• Are you curious about slow food and wine?
• What’s special about the Alto Adige region of Italy?
• Why should you consider Portugal and Dubai for your next wine-fueled trip?
Gina and Julie had been friends for years and together they created Grape Minds, a wine podcast that’s also broadcasted on NPR. They talk about the people, culture, and history behind the wines, as well as wine travel and food pairings. They’ve also interviewed some of the best-known people in the wine world and as they note, have only destroyed one soundboard while tasting in the studio.
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More Highlights:
• How did Gina and Julie first meet?
• What is it about Gina and Julie’s styles that complement each other in their work?
• What is a “ride with” in the wine industry?
• What was Gina’s most memorable “ride with” experience?
• Which California-based faux pas left Julie mortified on a “ride with” with an important producer?
• What’s Julie’s approach to talking about wines she doesn’t like?
• Which embarrassing lesson did Julie learn about Pinot Grigio while living in Italy?
• What makes the Naples Winter Wine Festival a unique and extraordinary experience?
• Who were some of Gina and Julie’s favourite interviewees at the Naples Winter Wine Festival?
• What can you expect from a visit to the Alto Adige region in Italy?
• Which wines first tempted Julie and Gina to go deeper into the world of wine?
• What’s the worst food and wine pairing that Gina has tried?
• Why did a seven-course Champagne dinner leave a lasting impression on Julie?
• What great, casual foods should you try pairing with Champagne?
• What brought Julie to her studies in Italy?
• Which chance encounter led to Julie meeting her husband in Italy?
• Why should you add Portugal to your must-visit list as a wine lover
• What was it like to attend the Expo 2020 World Expo in Dubai?
• Does Dubai have a big wine scene?