Episode 1. From the Stage to the Cellar with Mark Luna.
Recorded at The Speckled Pear in Fort Mill, South Carolina, this first episode features a conversation with Mark Luna, a wine professional whose journey began in music before finding a lasting home in the world of wine.
We explore personal experiences, the challenges and opportunities of today’s wine industry, and how stories behind the bottle create connections that go far beyond the glass. Along the way, we share remarkable wines that highlight history, culture, and tradition.
As this is my very first recording, you may notice a few technical imperfections, but the heart of the conversation and the stories remain at the center. This episode sets the stage for what One Last Glass is all about, real conversations with the people who live wine every day.
00:00 One Last Glass E1
00:21 Welcome to One Last Glass
00:48 Our First Guest
01:55 Music Career
02:37 Passerine – Beginnings
03:37 The Speckled Pear
04:26 The first wines on the wall
04:57 Unique wines and standards
05:34 Wines and Storytelling
06:22 Brij Chardonnay – From Stage Lights
to Cellar Lights
07:11 Brij Chardonnay
08:25 Mark’s Journey in wine
08:46 Amarone
13:00 Brunello
17:53 Rapid Fire Questions
22:33 Final