Wine School Dropout

Do you have a bucket list? What's on your bucket list? Is it a list of things you want to acheive before you turn 50? Or a list of places you want to visit? Mine was a list of places I wanted to visit and at the top of that list was wine country in South Africa. Well guess what ladies and gentlemen, that dream came true!! Goal achieved, I visited Stellenbosch, South Africa this year and tasted the most amazing wines and met some of the kindest people! Speaking of kind people, the hospitality in South Africa is top notch! My first guest of this season will speak to that specifically as she is international Sales Marketing Manager of Kanonkop Wine Estate. From literally the second I met her, I was drawn to Deidre Taylor. I heard her laugh, then she smiled and I said, Who is that? I need to meet her. So I did and she is fantastic. A marketing dynamo she's been called in fact. Can have a conversation with anyone and lives to tell you about South Africa wine & wine culture, specifically Kanonop. Starting off our season with the warmest South African welcome and talking about the hospitality they are known for, here is Deidre Taylor. CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Our Producrion Manager is Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our logo is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A flight attendant, a retired pilot and a luchador must find a missing marine biologist to save the world from a “proverbial” apocalypse - that is, IF YOU CAN HELP THEM DO IT! Welcome to Adventure in Atacama, an audio game where you decide what happens to our heroes! Play the game on our interactive page or on your favorite podcast app! Adventure in Atacama, an audio game from the creative minds at Studio Ochenta. For more information about the cast, and for bonus content including mad libs, crossword puzzles and downloadable art, check out our website www.ochentastudio.com. Adventure in Atacama Production team: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Lory MartínezSTORY BY: Lory Martínez, Maru Lombardo, Jeremías Juárez, Luis López, Chiara SantellaLEAD SCRIPTWRITER: Maru LombardoLEAD SOUND DESIGN: Luis LópezSOUND DESIGN AND SCORE: Luis López, Jeremías Juárez, Chiara SantellaPRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: Catalina Hoyos VélezSOCIAL MEDIA AND PROMOTION: Lisha López, Lucía RíosART: William GuevaraWEB PAGE: David MomoduCasting:MARIELA: Maria Paula CarreñoNARRADOR: Mika NivolaFERNANDO: Ricardo MéndezLUCHO: Daniel ToroVERÓNICA: Cristina AlanísUNU: Chiara SantellaDR. RODRIGO: Luis LópezSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, that was fast! We've come to the end of the season. But what an amazing season it was!! We've talked about French drinking culture from aperitif all the way through to digestif and learned a lot about how they do things from the perspective of an expat. Now let's hear from the host herself, Tanisha or Girl Meets Glass as she takes us around Paris for a ‘day in the life'. Find out more about her and some of her fav places in this episode. We hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as we enjoyed making it. Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Production coordination by Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A flight attendant, a retired pilot and a luchado must find a missing marine biologist to save the world from a linguistic apocalypse - that is, IF YOU CAN HELP THEM DO IT! Welcome to Adventure in Atacama, an audio game where you decide what happens to the heroes!This is Adventure in Atacama, an audio game from the creative minds at Studio Ochenta. Start playing on April 25th, 2022, wherever you listen to podcasts.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Paris, France, a work of art is made famous by the hands of a patriotic thief.This is Caper, an original multilingual true-crime series from award-winning podcast team at Studio Ochenta.Join us on our journey, as we delve deep into the most outstanding heist stories form all over the world. In each episode, we'll introduce you to professional criminals, robbers, and improvised thieves, and tell you the story of solved and unsolved thefts... and what they meant to the world.So subscribe now and follow us on IG @ochentapodcasts for updates. This podcast is also available in Spanish, German and Italian. Just search Caper on your favorite podcast app.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I love a little something sweet after dinner. Like it doesn't quite feel complete if I just eat my entree or main course and that's it. And since this is kind of a boozy podcast, we're gonna end our meal with a digestif. Digestif is defined in Wikipedia as - A digestive is drink,alcoholic or not, which is usually taken at the end of a meal, and which is supposed to help digestion and invigorate at the end of a long meal. In today's episode we're finishing up the meal so to speak and talking about Digestif Culture. Meet Amy Pasquet of Cognac Pasquet and Allison Parc of Brenne Whisky which is made in Cognac. They'll talk language, developing a spirits brand and being a woman while doing it in another country.Special thanks to our guests Amy Pasquet @cognacpasquet and Allison Parc @allisonparc of @brennewhisky on IG.Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Production coordination by Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Us Americans over here have been having a really good time talking about the nuances of learning the French language, navigating culture differences and finding love and work. But, I think it's high time we added another layer to this season. In this episode I'm happy to introduce to you a French business owner with a very interesting concept aimed at Anglophones in Paris and an American restaurant owner with French parents and a deep passion and love for French wines. What are their views regarding French food & drink culture? What is it like to not even think about that because whatever you do, its ‘the French way' because you are? Take a listen and see how their thoughts line up with what you've been hearing about all season.Special thanks to our guests Estelle Hirren @Gourmet_Cinema and Yannick Benjamin @yannickbenjamin of restaurant @contentonyc on IG.Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Production coordination by Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ochenta Cuentos brand new season starts off with a fiery story! Lucifer and Armando Hoyos, a former porn actor, embark on an epic journey to planet Venus in order to restore the Devil's dominion on Hell.This fiction story comes to us from Buenos Aires, Argentina.Hosted by: Maru LombardoCheck out transcripts in Spanish and English over at https://ochentastudio.com/ochenta-cuentos.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you first come to visit Paris, you run around the city trying to see all of the sites, take all of the photos and eat all of the croissants you possibly can. But those of us that have made France our home know that French dining culture is much more intentional. Inviting friends to your home, sitting around the table to laugh, talk, and drink a little wine perhaps. When was the last time you sat around the table, not in front of the tv or standing around grabbing snacks off a plate, with guests in your home and enjoyed a meal?Today's expat in Paris guests share their philosophy and thoughts on the French ‘À Table Culture' and being more intentional about our meals and making meal time a bit more, beautiful. Enjoy.Special thanks to our guests Preeti Gill @LittleLifeTable on IG and TikTok and Ajiri Aki @MadamedelaMaison on IG. Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Production coordination by Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I first got ‘into' wine, I thought the only career paths were winemaker, sommelier or like, wine retailer. Kind of limiting, yeah? Luckily for me, I learned really quickly that there are plenty of careers dealing with wine besides those. I've been in wine over a decade now and while I have worked retail, I knew that wasn't my life's path. Today's guest majored in food politics thought import/export would be her career path. But as luck would have it, she found her way into the wine industry by a chance meeting at a coffee shop in a small village in the Loire Valley. Don't let me spoil her story though, I'll let her tell it. Meet Kimberly Lecointre. Special thanks to our guest Kimberly. You can connect with her on LinkedIn and follow the winery on IG @latomaze and FB @latomazeThank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Production coordination by Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Whenever I mention that I'm in the wine industry, a follow up question is usually, ‘do you want to make your own wine?' The answer for me is a resounding no! I totally respect what they do but that is just not my gift. But there are quite a few people that dream of being a winemaker, and then to live in France on top of that…that's kinda like the ultimate dream right? In this episode we'll hear from an American woman who is doing just that. She exchanged her life and comfort in the States live amongst the vineyards of France, eventually making her very own cuvée. Some parts of the life are a dream, but as with anything, there are challenges as well. I'm so excited to introduce you to Carrie-Anne Sumner.Special thanks to our guest Carrie Anne. You can find her on IG @carrieannesumner, @domaine_des_enfants and FB @chromasoma.frThank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Production coordination by Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When people think about France and Paris in particular, their thoughts immediately go to croissants, and then wine. Maybe cheese, but definitely wine. We think of sitting outdoors at a cafe in those Parisian bistro chairs and swirling a glass of red wine while watching the people go by. Does that make us tourists? Do the French really drink and eat like we think they do? Let's ask the ONLY American in Paris, Comedianne Sarah Donnelly about some French drinking misconceptions, their drinking culture and her go-to wine pairing.Special thanks to our guest. You can find Sarah Donnelly on instagram @sarahdcomedy.Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Production coordination by Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apero or Aperitif hour is yes, a time to decompress after work but it's so much more and different than that. The time to drink, what the drinks are, it's so much more intentional and particular in French culture. For this episode of WSD I'm speaking with two Americans that live in Paris, about the drinking culture here, and apero hour means to them.Special thanks to our guests. You can find Forest Collins on instagram at @52martinis and Allison Caves at @izzysparis.Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez. Edited by our sound designers Luis Lopez and Chiara Santella. Production coordination by Catalina Hoyos. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune.Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you like the show, tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Until next time, sit back, relax and have a glass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi! While we work on season 4 of Wine School Dropout this new year, I'd like to recommend a brand new show by Studio Ochenta, Atlas Linguae. In each episode, experts from around the world discuss a wide variety of language related topics. Join our very own sound editor Luis Lopez every other Monday on a deep dive into the joyful, the challenging and the joyfully challenging aspects of everyday communication.Atlas Linguae is an original production from Studio Ochenta available in English. Follow us @ochentapodcasts on Instagram, Twitter and now TikTok for more information on this original series and stay tuned for more from Wine School Dropout this February. Listen here: https://ochentastudio.com/atlas-linguae.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a part of the trip with Radici del Sud I had the pleasure of visiting Pietroventosa Winery. I learn so much talking to winemakers and drinking wines from other regions. Within five minutes of hearing Marianna speak about her wines, the landscape, and her region of Gioia del Colle. I knew I wanted to talk to her more! Marianna was interesting, funny, lively and her wines made from the Primitvo and Negroamaro grapes, stunning! In this talk, Marianna shares her winemaking passion and the history of wines in Gioia del Colle with us. She also mentions a famous Hollywood neighbor. Listen closely to find out who it is!This is part 2 of our chat with Marianna from Pietroventosa Winery in Southern Italia.This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG.If you liked the show, you should tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Until next time, sit back relax, and have a glass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a part of our trip to Southern Italy with Radici del Sud, the WSD team had the pleasure of visiting Pietroventosa Winery. Within five minutes of hearing Pietroventosa winemaker Marianna speak about her wines, the landscape, and her region of Gioia del Colle, I knew I wanted to talk to her more! Marianna was interesting, funny, lively and her wines made from the Primitivo and Negroamaro grapes, stunning! In this talk, Marianna shares her winemaking passion and the history of wines in Gioia del Colle with us. She also mentions a famous Hollywood neighbour. Listen closely to find out who it is!CREDITS: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you liked the show, you should tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Until next time, sit back relax, and have a glass. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever been sitting around with your friends, talking and laughing...maybe a little drinking, and you came up with this crazy idea? Whatever the idea was, one of you in the group thought it was nuts and you let it go. But what would happen if you actually did it? Three friends in southern Italy had the idea to make sparkling wines in Italy similar to Champagne. They didn't just talk about it though, they did it! Fast forward to now and we're talking with a daughter of the original three men as she tells us of her role in the business and what it's like to make sparkling wine in Italy. In this episode meet Anna D'Amico from D'Arapri Winery in Puglia, Italia. Credits: Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. You can find more information about the wines of Cantine d'Amico at https://www.cantinedamico.com/ and on Facebook and Twitter @cantinedamico*******It's not a secret that France loves cheese and wine - so not surprising that an entire culture revolves around the consumption of these two great gifts to the culinary world. Come and discover one of the best parts of French culture with a Cheese & Wine Class or a Wine Tasting class. Come and join Host Tanisha Townsend on a Cheese and Wine Class or Wine Tasting Class - a great opportunity to experience the French terroir - the flavor of the earth and the culture of the land. During this 2-hour class, you'll sample some of the finest cheeses and wines, learn the techniques and language of cheese/wine tasting, and the concept of terroir. Spend a great evening in a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful surroundings in the heart of Montmartre and get a great headstart to fully understand & appreciate our love for French cheese & wine and help you approach them with greater confidence. Visit Cooknwithclass.com, search Paris classes for more information, or to book your date.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Italian food and wine are a perfect combination. We all know this. So this week we chatted with an expert in what makes the best Italian food pairings to go with your favorite Italian wines. Natasha of Mamma Mia Lab produces organic preserves and spreads to pair with the wines of Southern Italy. Tune in to hear her recs for Italian wine and food pairings to die for.CREDITS:Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you liked the show, you should tell a friend about it and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Until next time, sit back relax, and have a glass.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Wine School Dropout friends! We're back with a brand new season this fall, and this time we're going to study abroad in SOUTHERN ITALY! That's right. We took a trip to Puglia, Italy this summer, so this season is gonna give you the ins and outs of all the italian wines you love. This first episode is a guide to grapes, courtesy of italian wine aficionados and owners themselves. Enjoy!Thanks for listening. This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend, aka Girl Meets Glass. It was edited by Luis Raul Lopez Levi. You can find more info on our guests over on our website: https://ochentastudio.com/wine-school-dropout-podcast and you can binge our last 2 seasons there too, and if you're not ready for fall just yet, check out a special mini-season we did on summer wine this past July. A huge thank you to the contributors of this episode - Vini giancarlo ceci, Vini Coppola, Marino Palmirotta of Vini Coppi, Marianna Pietraventosa Winery, & Beniamino D'Agostino of Botromagno Vigneti and of course everyone at Radici del Sud that made this possible. Follow the wineries on social media and if you're ever in the region, definitely pay them a visit! Be sure to tell them you heard about them on the Wine School Dropout podcast.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this final episode of our summer mini season, we're finishing of with a wine region we love: Bordeaux. Jacques Lurton has created a line of wines to try and change that perception. Not new to the wine scene of Bordeaux by any means as he has Chateau la Louviere, Chateau Bonnet, and Chateau Couhins-Lurton under his purview just to name a few. His new line, Diane by Jacques Lurton aims to take some of the confusion and intimidation out of Bordeaux wines by creating this line of single varietal wines with the name of the grape on the bottle. But I don't want to spoil his story, we'll let him tell it. CREDITS:Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. If you're dreaming of sitting in a wine bar in Paris, check out our ebook: 75 in the 75 - 75 wine bars to visit in Paris (district number 75). All of Tanisha's bar a vin picks in one place, and tons of photos of the City of Lights. For purchase visit www.girlmeetsglass.com and select 75 in the 75 wine guide.A big thank you to Jacques Lurton and Claire Dawson of Diane Wines in Bordeaux. You can find them on Instagram @dianebyjacqueslurton and at https://www.andrelurton.com/ There you can find an online boutique to purchase these wines while they set up their distribution network. They are currently in Germany and Switzerland, with the US coming up next. You are hearing it here first listeners, Diane hasn't been in production very long, so please look for these wines, order these wines, buy these wines! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natalie MacLean is the host of Unreserved Wine Talk, selected as one of the best drinks podcasts by The New York Times and offers popular online wine and food pairing courses at www.natalie maclean.com. In this episode, we talk about favorite wines and the future of the industry. Enjoy! CREDITS:Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. For more from Natalie, check out both of her books, Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass, which is one of the first wine books I read, and Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World's Best Bargain Bottles were chosen as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year. If you're dreaming of sitting in a wine bar in Paris, check out our ebook: 75 in the 75 - 75 wine bars to visit in Paris (district number 75). All of Tanisha's bar a vin picks in one place, and tons of photos of the City of Lights. For purchase visit www.girlmeetsglass.com and select 75 in the 75 wine guide.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the second episode of our Summer in Wine bonus series, We talk to Lionel Boillot of We Wine and Vignobles Mayard. What follows is an interesting conversation about working in other countries and languages, doing old things in new ways, and believing in yourself.Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. A Big thank you to Lionel for sharing his career story and wine story with us. To learn more about him and his wines, you can visit his website at www.we-wine.fr, on IG at wewine.ig and wewine.fbSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and Welcome to these bonus episodes of Wine School Dropout. It's the summer and while we're out of school per se, we at WSD want to share a ‘Summer in Wine' with you! In this mini season, you'll hear about some cool things happening in the wine world this summer. Think of this a little like ‘Summer School' and we're back in session, enjoy!Gone are the days of long-winded chat about wine notes of a field of fresh violets or talking about tannins and which vintage of Grand Cru Bordeaux is the best. There's a new kind of wine expert in town: the #vinfluencer. A Vinfluencer is sort of a new thing in France, so we sat down with dalkia_loves_wine and @missvicky to learn about this new dream job in wine. CREDITS: Special thanks to our two guests. You can find Diane as @dalkia_loves_wine on IG and her website (in French), and check out her wine reviews on Vivino as well. Anne-Victoire is on Twitter and IG at Vickywine, or visit her website missvickywine.com to find O Joie, the wine in a can at retail locations or purchase her wines directly online. Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. And if you're dreaming of sitting in a wine bar in the city again, why not purchase my ebook, 75 in the 75 - 75 wine bars to visit in Paris (district number 75). All of my bar a vins pics in one place, and tons of photos of the City of Lights. Classic or natural, big euros or centimes - we've got all tastes covered! For purchase visit my website www.girlmeetsglass.com and select 75 in the 75 wine guide. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a trip we’ve taken this season! We’ve been to China, Provence, Bordeaux, South Africa, Tasmania… of course it only makes sense that we finish up in Paris. For the final episode of this season of Wine School Dropout we speak with friend and studio mate Sutanya Dacres of the Dinner for One podcast. Now, Sutanya isn’t a wine professional or in the industry at all… she’s actually the type of consumer we created this show for. With episodes from Season 1 like Wine Language and Finding Your Wine Yoda, we wanted you, our listeners, to be able to gain practical knowledge from each episode that you could take with you and use right away. Sutanya is all about cooking and she makes amazing dishes in her kitchen, all with fresh ingredients from local butchers, fromageries and green grocers. But how is she when she talks to the French caviste? Well, take a listen! CREDITS: I know you enjoyed hearing from Sutanya so please follow her on Twitter or Instagram. That's dinner for a period. one, spell out the one. Or dinner phone podcast, dot com. There you have it everyone, another great conversation to finish out the season here for Wine School Dropout. Thank you for supporting this season. You can find more info on Girl Meets glass my virtual wine tastings, wine guide to Paris (for when you can return) on my website www.girlmeetsglass.com and of course follow on all forms of social media, GirlMeetsGlass and WineSchoolDropoutContinue supporting the businesses and entrepreneurs we featured this season by following them on social media and by checking out their work. To listen to this season again (and again) in its entirety, it's available on ochentapodcasts.com/wineschool dropout. If you like the show tell a friend, until next time, sit back, relax, and have a glass! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of us think of one thing we want to do or what we’re good at, select a place and then go do that thing. Well, you all know my story and how that didn’t work quite the same for me and not quite the same for today’s guest Zhuoxu. Born in China, but wanting to learn wine at a top institution, he went to California to work a harvest and gain some wine-making skills. Then also worked vineyards in Australia and then went back to China to make wine and work in imports/exports. Zhuoxu’s story is fascinating in how he navigates the differences in the world of wine on multiple continents, from work ethic to translations yet he handles them flawlessly. Currently in China but awaiting his next adventure on another continent, here’s Zhuoxu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tuanni Price of South African wine tourism company, Zuri Wine Tasting tells us how she adapted to lockdown restrictions to keep her business thriving.This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on IG @wineschooldropout.******PSST! I know you can’t be here in Paris right now, but how about a virtual wine tasting? Take a one hour Tour de France with Girl Meets Glass and hear about current life in Paris as we talk about the famed wine regions of France and taste a few wines together. For purchase visit my website www.girlmeetsglass.com and select "Work with Girl Meets Glass." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve heard that red wine goes with red meat and white wine with like, fish but is that all there is? What about the myriad of flavors out there? What about spices? Mandy Mason, Wine Ambassador of Be Inclusive Hospitality in London talks about diversity in flavors and why wine needs to embrace other types of food and styles of cooking. What wine pairs with Garam Masala for example? Well, listen closely and find out.CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout, you can find more info and follow Mandy on Instagram @comewinewith_me or on Twitter @mandyjmason. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG, see you next week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you think of rosé, you probably think of sunny skies, a sandy beach, or maybe a terrasse with ‘the girls’. But what about drinking rosé in the middle of winter paired with an amazing Christmas dinner you just prepared for your family? Well, the owner of La Fete du Rosé, Donae Burston thought just that. In this episode, Donae reinvents the summer wine and tells us how he developed a new Rosé lifestyle.CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout, you can find more info on Donae Burston and his wine at his website: La fete du Rose.com On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as well, @lafeterose. And his personal Instagram is @ThurstonBurstonIII, his nod to Gilligan's Island. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In last season’s episode Wine Language, we talked about the different words wine professionals use to discuss and describe wine. But are those words actually helpful? Today we talk with fellow Wine Educator Curly Haslam-Coates about these words and what people really want to know about wine. Haslam-Coates shares her unique approach to teaching. Live from Tasmania, here is Curly Haslam-Coates.CREDITS:Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout, you can find more info and follow Curly on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @vintageTasmania.This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih Beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. See you next week! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever think you’re not living your best life? That You can and should be doing more to live up to your full potential? Or maybe you’re just bored where you are. This week's guest Namratha found herself in a similar situation and wanted to do something about it. It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t pretty but she made the decision to gain new skills, including learning French, to see where that would take her. Well, it took her all the way to Bordeaux. Listen as Namratha recounts her steps from her wife life in India, to her wine life in Bordeaux.CREDITS: Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout. This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta and hosted by Tanisha Townsend. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Makaih beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG. You can find more info about Namratha and Solicantus at Solicantus.fr. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Starting a business is hard. Starting a business in another country and another language is even harder. But that didn’t stop this duo from taking an idea and turning it into a lifestyle brand. Patrick and William are two American men that enjoyed the finer things in life and thought, why not do more with this? A chance meeting on a flight to France, and a champagne and cognac brand was born. Here’s the story of William Benson and Patrick Ductant of Billionaire’s Row.Thank you for listening to Wine School Dropout, you can find more info on Billionaire’s Row on Instagram @billionaires row. Twitter @billionaires row. If you want to find out more about the product or purchase the product, you can go to billionairesrow.com. You can also visit reserve bar.com, which is one of the top wine and spirits for purchase and check out their social: @WilliamLBenson and @PatrickDuctant on Instagram. This podcast was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by me, Tanisha Townsend. Our executive producer is Lory Martinez, our sound editor is Luis Raul Lopez Levi. Our theme was done by Gabriel Dalmasso. Music is by Ma-kAY-I beats. Our art is by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us @wineschooldropout on IG and check out ochentastudio.com for full transcripts of this and every episode of the show! See you next week! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dropping this V day weekend on your feeds, it's WINE SCHOOL DROPOUT SEASON 2 !This season is very special because it's brought to you by listener support. So thank you all for donating to keep our little show alive in this crazy time. WSD season 2 features BIPOC wine folks from around the world. Subscribe, tell your friends, and follow us on instagram @wineschooldropout Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since the end of our first season, the wine world has been shaken up by COVID-19 and questions about representation in the wine industry for BIPOC. WSD has always been about making wine easier to understand for everyone, (of age of course) because wine is for all.In an effort to spread this message to a wider audience, host Tanisha Townsend will be speaking with Oliver Gee of The Earful Tower on Sunday June 14th at 9pm Paris time to talk about race and representation in the wine world.Here's a link to the live stream event this weekend.We all have a lot of work to do to make the wine world more inclusive: So, your assignment, if you choose to accept it: Catch up on Season 1 of WSD and tune in this weekend on IG and on the WSD feeds this week. And support content by creators of color by listening, liking and donating where you can. You can also support our show and help us continue amplifying underrepresented voices in the wine industry by making a donation here. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/wine-school-dropout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, @Girlmeetsglass answers your burning questions about wine: from navigating wine shops, to favorite wine words, natural wines and more. Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Music by Gabriel Dalmasso and Makaih Beats. Art by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on twitter and on instagram @wsdropoutpod and for more shows from the rest of the team at Studio Ochenta, check out @ochentapodcastsFor more information on this episode and to access transcripts, check out ochentastudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Host Girl Meets Glass talks about wine experts who didn't drop out of Wine School and how you can use their expertise to guide you along your wine journey.Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Music by Gabriel Dalmasso and Makaih Beats. Art by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on twitter and on instagram @wsdropoutpod and for more shows from the rest of the team at Studio Ochenta, check out @ochentapodcastsFor more information on this episode and to access transcripts, check out ochentastudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Host Girl Meets Glass explains how pop culture influences the way we see wine. From movies and tv to streaming services and music, wine is everywhere in pop culture. You’ll learn about how that wine messaging affects your wine choices. Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Music by Gabriel Dalmasso and Makaih Beats. Art by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on twitter and on instagram @wsdropoutpod and for more shows from the rest of the team at Studio Ochenta, check out @ochentapodcastsFor more information on this episode and to access transcripts, check out ochentastudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Host Girl Meets Glass explains wine pricing. She'll answer questions like: Is it better to order by the glass or by the bottle in a restaurant? Why does wine cost so much more in the US and the UK than in France? Why do we think expensive wine tastes better? and more.This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Music by Gabriel Dalmasso and Makaih Beats. Art by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on twitter and on instagram @wsdropoutpod and for more shows from the rest of the team at Studio Ochenta, check out @ochentapodcastsFor more information on this episode and to access transcripts, check out ochentastudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Host Girl Meets Glass gives us a lesson on the most celebratory of wines: Bubbly. She’ll explain champagne VS. sparkling wine, what makes champagne bubbly, and the best foods to eat with your bubbles. This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Music by Gabriel Dalmasso and Makaih Beats. Art by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on twitter and on instagram @wsdropoutpod and for more shows from the rest of the team at Studio Ochenta, check out @ochentapodcastsFor more information on this episode and to access transcripts, check out ochentastudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of our wine education podcast, wine expert, Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass teaches us all about vintages. Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Music by Gabriel Dalmasso and Makaih Beats. Art by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on twitter and on instagram @wsdropoutpod and for more shows from the rest of the team at Studio Ochenta, check out @ochentapodcastsFor more information on this episode and to access transcripts, check out ochentastudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of our wine education podcast, wine expert, Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass explains wine language. Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Music by Gabriel Dalmasso and Makaih Beats. Art by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on twitter and on instagram @wsdropoutpod and for more shows from the rest of the team at Studio Ochenta, check out @ochentapodcastsFor more information on this episode and to access transcripts, check out ochentastudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this first episode, our host, Girl Meets Glass talks about the history of wine and explains that wine is something everyone should understand. Wine is for all.Credits: This episode was produced by Studio Ochenta. Hosted by Tanisha Townsend of Girl Meets Glass. Our Executive Producer is Lory Martinez. Music by Gabriel Dalmasso and Makaih Beats. Art by Tiffanie Delune. Follow us on twitter and on instagram @wsdropoutpod and for more shows from the rest of the team at Studio Ochenta, check out @ochentapodcastsFor more information on this episode and to access transcripts, check out ochentastudio.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you know the difference between a Chardonnay and a Sauvignon Blanc? Or what years were good for Bordeaux? Good, neither did we! Wine School Dropout is a podcast about wine for people like us: people who like wine, but whose knowledge doesn’t go beyond red, white and bubblyThroughout the season, you’ll find out what makes a good wine, how to talk about it and why expensive doesn’t necessarily mean good.Hosted by certified wine expert, Tanisha Townsend from Girl Meets Glass. With the Wine School Dropout podcast, you’ll never feel embarrassed picking out a bottle in a shop again.Produced by Studio Ochenta. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.