EPISODE · May 1, 2013 · 31 MIN
Episode 34: Laura Wickiewicz
from In the Drink
Learn about Italian wines of every caliber on In The Drink! Wine Director Laura Wickiewicz, from Laconda Verde tells listeners all the best wines from many different price points. Tune in to hear the story of a young wine enthusiast’s rise to a career as an expert in the field. Find out about blind tastings, the skivyy on pinot gris, compiling a great wine list, and how to break into the wine industry! Don’t miss it! Thanks to our sponsor, Fairway Markey. Thanks to Takstar for today’s music! “I know how easy it is to feel compelled to have a super geeky list, but I strive actively to put wines on there that would have mass appeal.” [20:40] “You’re that middleman between the diner and the chef, and if you have an understanding of what goes on back there, then everything transitions better.” [11:20] — Wine Director Laura Wickiewicz on In The Drink See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Learn about Italian wines of every caliber on In The Drink! Wine Director Laura Wickiewicz, from Laconda Verde tells listeners all the best wines from many different price points. Tune in to hear the story of a young wine enthusiast’s rise to a career as an expert in the field. Find out about blind tastings, the skivyy on pinot gris, compiling a great wine list, and how to break into the wine industry! Don’t miss it! Thanks to our sponsor, Fairway Markey. Thanks to Takstar for today’s music! “I know how easy it is to feel compelled to have a super geeky list, but I strive actively to put wines on there that would have mass appeal.” [20:40] “You’re that middleman between the diner and the chef, and if you have an understanding of what goes on back there, then everything transitions better.” [11:20] — Wine Director Laura Wickiewicz on In The Drink See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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