Supermarket to Lemberger: How to Uncork the Unexpected

In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, Laurel Simmons sits down with wine educator Elaine Peters to explore the vibrant world of Ontario wine through the lens of personal experience, cultural connection, and joyful discovery. Elaine shares how she transitioned from corporate life to the tasting room, from Bell to the LCBO and now to Between the Lines Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Along the way, she embraced her love of wine by diving into WSET courses and finding her voice in the world of wine. Whether she's guiding visitors through tastings in multiple languages or highlighting hidden gems like Lemberger, Elaine brings her warmth and knowledge to every glass she pours. What You'll Learn: How Elaine transitioned into the wine world later in life—and never looked back What makes Ontario wine (and wine tourism) so unique The grapes you haven't heard of but should definitely try Why wine is so much more, it's a way to connect, learn, and live fully How working in the LCBO helped her discover what kind of wine person she really is Why Elaine believes wine education should be accessible at any age Elaine Peters is a wine professional, educator, and longtime advocate for Ontario wines. Based in Niagara-on-the-Lake, she works at Between the Lines Winery and is president of the Niagara Branch of the International Wine and Food Society. With WSET certifications and a passion for storytelling, Elaine bridges education and hospitality to bring the world of wine to life for visitors, friends, and fellow wine lovers. Intrigued about Ontario wines? You'll love this behind-the-scenes journey with Elaine. Listen now at winebehindthescenes.com