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Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of the wine industry with Laura DePasquale, Senior Vice President of Artisanal Wines at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. Laura shares her unique journey from aspiring artist to a trailblazer in the wine business, emphasizing the significance of women in leadership roles…

Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of the wine industry with Laura DePasquale, Senior Vice President of Artisanal Wines at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. Laura shares her unique journey from aspiring artist to a trailblazer in the wine business, emphasizing the significance of women in leadership roles…

This episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast features a compelling discussion with Laura DePasquale, the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Artisanal Wines at Southern Glaziers Wine and Spirits. A key takeaway is the recognition that wine is not just a beverage but an agricultural product that…

This episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast features a compelling discussion with Laura DePasquale, the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Artisanal Wines at Southern Glaziers Wine and Spirits. A key takeaway is the recognition that wine is not just a beverage but an agricultural product that…

Takeaways: • The growing involvement of women in the wine industry has significantly shifted marketing strategies. • As the primary consumers of wine, women influence how products are presented and sold. • The storytelling aspect of wine enhances the customer experience and creates deeper connections. • Social interactions around wine…

Takeaways: The growing involvement of women in the wine industry has significantly shifted marketing strategies. As the primary consumers of wine, women influence how products are presented and sold. The storytelling aspect of wine enhances the customer experience and creates deeper connections. Social interactions around wine consumption have become increasingly…

Laura DePasquale from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (https://www.southernglazers.com/) delves into transformative mentorship programs to empower women entering traditionally male-dominated sectors like supply chain and logistics. She highlights the importance of these initiatives in providing tailored guidance, ensuring women in the wine business receive the support needed to thrive. Laura…

Laura DePasquale from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (https://www.southernglazers.com/) delves into transformative mentorship programs to empower women entering traditionally male-dominated sectors like supply chain and logistics. She highlights the importance of these initiatives in providing tailored guidance, ensuring women in the wine business receive the support needed to thrive. Laura…

In this enlightening episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, host Forrest Kelly dives deep into the world of artisanal wines with Laura DePasquale, the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Artisanal Wines at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. Discover the remarkable journey of Southern Glazer's, a family-owned…

In this enlightening episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, host Forrest Kelly dives deep into the world of artisanal wines with Laura DePasquale, the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Artisanal Wines at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. Discover the remarkable journey of Southern Glazer's, a family-owned…

In this episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, Forrest Kelly continues his engaging conversation with Laura DePasquale, a trailblazing Master Sommelier with two decades of experience. Laura opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in the Wine industry, particularly during her early years when…

In this episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, Forrest Kelly continues his engaging conversation with Laura DePasquale, a trailblazing Master Sommelier with two decades of experience. Laura opens up about the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in the Wine industry, particularly during her early years when…

Join us in this episode as we travel to Middleburg, Virginia, the nation's horse and hunt capital, and home to Cana Vineyards and Winery (https://canavineyards.com/) . Our guest, Melanie, the winemaker, Vineyard manager, and all-around cellar team, shares her unique journey from being a physical therapist to an accomplished winemaker.…

In this riveting episode, Forrest Kelly welcomes Laura DePasquale, the Senior Vice President for Artisanal Wines at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and a Master Sommelier. (https://southernglazers.com/) Laura shares her unexpected journey from aspiring artist to renowned sommelier, detailing how a chance encounter with the Court of Master Sommeliers ignited…

In this riveting episode, Forrest Kelly welcomes Laura DePasquale, the Senior Vice President for Artisanal Wines at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and a Master Sommelier. (https://southernglazers.com/) Laura shares her unexpected journey from aspiring artist to renowned sommelier, detailing how a chance encounter with the Court of Master Sommeliers ignited…

Join us in the final part of our interview with Melanie from Cana Vineyards (https://canavineyards.com/family/) as we explore five of their best wines. First up, we dive into the 2022 Albarino, a Wine that holds a special place in Melanie's heart due to her decade-long relationship with Greenstone Vineyards. Discover…

Join us in the final part of our interview with Melanie from Cana Vineyards (https://canavineyards.com/family/) as we explore five of their best wines. First up, we dive into the 2022 Albarino, a Wine that holds a special place in Melanie's heart due to her decade-long relationship with Greenstone Vineyards. Discover…

In part 3 of our interview with Melanie, the talented winemaker at Cana Vineyards in Middleburg, Virginia, we delve into the stunning property and the award-winning wines that have put this Vineyard on the map. Melanie shares the serene beauty of the winery, from the original structure built in 2011…

In part 3 of our interview with Melanie, the talented winemaker at Cana Vineyards in Middleburg, Virginia, we delve into the stunning property and the award-winning wines that have put this Vineyard on the map. Melanie shares the serene beauty of the winery, from the original structure built in 2011…

Forrest Kelly continues his captivating interview with Melanie, the trailblazing winemaker at Cana Vineyards in Middleburg, Virginia (https://visitmiddleburgva.com/). Tune in as Melanie recounts her exhilarating journey to winning the 2022 Governor's Cup (https://www.virginiawine.org/governors-cup), a prestigious award for Virginia-grown and made wines. Melanie made history as the first woman to win…

Forrest Kelly continues his captivating interview with Melanie, the trailblazing winemaker at Cana Vineyards in Middleburg, Virginia (https://visitmiddleburgva.com/) . Tune in as Melanie recounts her exhilarating journey to winning the 2022 Governor's Cup (https://www.virginiawine.org/governors-cup) , a prestigious award for Virginia-grown and made wines. Melanie made history as the first woman…

In this effervescent episode, we dive into the sparkling world of sparkling wines with our bubbly connoisseur, Sour Grapes. Join us as we embark on a global tour of flavors, exploring the unique profiles of sparkling wines from Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the United States. Discover the refreshing lime…

In this effervescent episode, we dive into the sparkling world of sparkling wines with our bubbly connoisseur, Sour Grapes. Join us as we embark on a global tour of flavors, exploring the unique profiles of sparkling wines from Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and the United States. Discover the refreshing lime…

Join us in this episode as we travel to Middleburg, Virginia, the nation's horse and hunt capital, and home to Cana Vineyards (https://canavineyards.com) and Winery. Our guest, Melanie, the winemaker (https://canavineyards.com/family/) , Vineyard manager, and all-around cellar team, shares her unique journey from being a physical therapist to an accomplished…