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Join us as we welcome Sophie Menin (https://www.sophiemenin.com/about), co-author of the stunning new book, A Year in the Vineyard (https://www.sophiemenin.com/store/p/a-year-in-the-vineyard). In this episode, Sophie shares her journey from being a cultural reporter to becoming a wine writer, focusing on the intricate ways wine connects us to the earth, culture, and…

Join us as we welcome Sophie Menin (https://www.sophiemenin.com/about) , co-author of the stunning new book, A Year in the Vineyard (https://www.sophiemenin.com/store/p/a-year-in-the-vineyard) . In this episode, Sophie shares her journey from being a cultural reporter to becoming a wine writer, focusing on the intricate ways wine connects us to the earth,…

We close our conversation with Sonia Spadaro Mulone of Santa Maria La Nave boutique winery in Catania, Italy. Sonia shares the heartwarming story of her dedicated team, which includes skilled winemakers, passionate sommeliers, and even a family chef who uses ancient Sicilian grains to create delicious dishes. This episode offers…

Calmarossa Etna DOC is a red wine hailing from the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. The wine is named after the Calmarossa vineyard, which is situated on the northern side of Mount Etna. This wine is crafted predominantly from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety, which thrives in the volcanic…

Calmarossa Etna DOC is a red wine hailing from the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. The wine is named after the Calmarossa vineyard, which is situated on the northern side of Mount Etna. This wine is crafted predominantly from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety, which thrives in the volcanic…

We close out our conversation with Linda King (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/about/), the savvy globetrotter behind thesmarttravelista.com (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/). Linda shares her journey from childhood adventures in Australia to becoming an expert in smart, cost-effective travel. As the conversation shifts to wine, Linda guides us through planning a visit to Australia's famed Barossa Valley…

We close out our conversation with Linda King (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/about/) , the savvy globetrotter behind thesmarttravelista.com (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/) . Linda shares her journey from childhood adventures in Australia to becoming an expert in smart, cost-effective travel. As the conversation shifts to wine, Linda guides us through planning a visit to Australia's famed…

Calmarossa Etna DOC is a red wine hailing from the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. The wine is named after the Calmarossa vineyard, which is situated on the northern side of Mount Etna. This wine is crafted predominantly from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety, which thrives in the volcanic…

In this captivating episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, host Forrest Kelly engages with the dedicated Sonia Spadaro Mulone, whose mission at Santa Maria la Nave is to safeguard the ancient viticulture on Mount Etna for posterity. Sonia discusses the challenges of reviving nearly lost indigenous grape varieties…

In part three of our enriching dialogue with Sonia Spadaro Mulone, owner of the charming Santa Maria la Nave (https://www.santamarialanave.com/) boutique winery in Catania, Italy (https://www.visitsicily.info/en/localita/catania/), we delve into the heart of Mount Etna's viticulture. Sonia reveals her mission to preserve the ancient viticulture and native vines of the region,…

In part three of our enriching dialogue with Sonia Spadaro Mulone, owner of the charming Santa Maria la Nave (https://www.santamarialanave.com/) boutique winery in Catania, Italy (https://www.visitsicily.info/en/localita/catania/) , we delve into the heart of Mount Etna's viticulture. Sonia reveals her mission to preserve the ancient viticulture and native vines of the…

In this enlightening bonus episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, we're taking a detour from the vineyards to the vibrant world of travel with the return of Linda King, the seasoned journeyer from thesmarttravelista.com. Linda continues to share her treasure trove of travel tips, focusing on the art…

In this special bonus episode we trade the vineyard for the open road as host Forrest Kelly sits down with Linda King (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/about/), the savvy globetrotter behind thesmarttravelista.com (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/). Linda shares her journey from childhood adventures in Australia to becoming an expert in smart, cost-effective travel. As the conversation shifts…

In this special bonus episode we trade the vineyard for the open road as host Forrest Kelly sits down with Linda King (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/about/) , the savvy globetrotter behind thesmarttravelista.com (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/) . Linda shares her journey from childhood adventures in Australia to becoming an expert in smart, cost-effective travel. As the…

We embark on a journey to Catania, Italy, home to the picturesque Santa Maria la Nave boutique winery. Sonia Spadaro Mulone, the owner, shares insights into her winery and the fascinating story behind its inception. Sonia, a multilingual individual, offers a glimpse into her linguistic prowess and cultural background, setting…

In part three of our enriching dialogue with Sonia Spadaro Mulone (https://www.santamarialanave.com/persone/), owner of the charming Santa Maria la Nave (https://www.santamarialanave.com/) boutique winery in Catania, Italy (https://www.visitsicily.info/en/localita/catania/), we delve into the heart of Mount Etna's viticulture (https://www.visitsicily.info/en/attrazione/mount-etna/). Sonia reveals her mission to preserve the ancient viticulture and native vines of…

In part three of our enriching dialogue with Sonia Spadaro Mulone, owner of the charming Santa Maria la Nave boutique winery in Catania, Italy, we delve into the heart of Mount Etna's viticulture. Sonia reveals her mission to preserve the ancient viticulture and native vines of the region, ensuring their…

In part three of our enriching dialogue with Sonia Spadaro Mulone (https://www.santamarialanave.com/persone/) , owner of the charming Santa Maria la Nave (https://www.santamarialanave.com/) boutique winery in Catania, Italy (https://www.visitsicily.info/en/localita/catania/) , we delve into the heart of Mount Etna's viticulture (https://www.visitsicily.info/en/attrazione/mount-etna/) . Sonia reveals her mission to preserve the ancient viticulture and…

Your Host: Forrest Kelly (https://www.thebestwinepodcast.com/) is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Garth Brooks (https://www.garthbrooks.com) to Kevin Costner (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000126/) . A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it. Voted One of The Best Travel (https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-travel-podcasts-of-2021/) Podcasts and Top 5…

In this special bonus episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, we trade the vineyard for the open road as host Forrest Kelly sits down with Linda King (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/about/) , the savvy globetrotter behind thesmarttravelista.com (https://www.thesmarttravelista.com/) . Linda shares her journey from childhood adventures in Australia to becoming an…

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We embark on a journey to Catania, Italy (https://www.visitsicily.info/en/localita/catania/) , home to the picturesque Santa Maria la Nave boutique winery (https://www.santamarialanave.com/) . Sonia Spadaro Mulone (https://www.santamarialanave.com/persone/) , the owner, shares insights into her winery and the fascinating story behind its inception. Sonia, a multilingual individual, offers a glimpse into her…