Episode #22 - Leslie Sbrocco, Wine & Food Writer, PBS TV Show Host, NBC "Today Show" Wine Expert and Author

Welcome to Season 2 of the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications!⁣⁣In our season’s first episode, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee chat with Leslie Sbrocco, a wine and food writer, award-winning television show host, author and global wine and spirits competition judge. Leslie is a regular guest on NBC's “Today Show” on all things wine-related and the author of two acclaimed wine books. She is also the host of two PBS shows, “Check, Please! Bay Area” and “100 Days, Drinks, Dishes, and Destinations.” ⁣⁣⁣⁣Tune in to hear this sunny and engaging wine expert share her thoughts on:⁣⁣1. Why she misses the “discovery” aspect of travel⁣.⁣2. How she’s staying on top of the wine scene during the pandemic.⁣⁣3. Why it is important to grab her attention in the first paragraph of a pitch and to be persistent.⁣⁣4. How the growing popularity of smaller formats, like half bottles, is emerging from the current lockdowns.⁣⁣5. Why she created “Leslie Live” on social media⁣.⁣Leslie also answers a listener question from Jeany Cronk of Mirabeau Wine.⁣ ⁣⁣Connect with Leslie at [email protected] or [email protected]. ⁣⁣⁣Follow “Hospitality Forward” Podcast hosts Hanna Lee at @hannaleeny, Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and our agency at @hannaleepr on IG.⁣⁣⁣ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.