Travel Episodes
Nov. 5, 2024
Revolutionizing Wine Storage: Bottle Bank Damon Raque Pt. 1
Damon Raque, co-founder and managing partner at Bottle Bank, shares his inspiring journey of turning a passion for wine into a unique hospitality concept in Atlanta. Central to the discussion is the innovative idea of creati…
Oct. 15, 2024
Laura DePasquale on Female Leadership and Mentorship
Laura DePasquale from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits delves into transformative mentorship programs to empower women entering traditionally male-dominated sectors like supply chain and logistics. She highlights the importa…
Oct. 8, 2024
Exploring Artisanal Wines with Master Sommelier Laura DePasquale
In this enlightening episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, host Forrest Kelly dives deep into the world of artisanal wines with Laura DePasquale, the Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations for Artisanal Wines at…
Oct. 1, 2024
Trailblazing Master Somm Laura Shares Her Journey/Breaking Barriers in the Wine Industry
In this episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, Forrest Kelly continues his engaging conversation with Laura DePasquale, a trailblazing Master Sommelier with two decades of experience. Laura opens up about the challenges …
Sept. 24, 2024
Laura DePasquale of Southern Glazers - Her Journey to Becoming a Master Sommelier.
In this riveting episode, Forrest Kelly welcomes Laura DePasquale, the Senior Vice President for Artisanal Wines at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and a Master Sommelier. Laura shares her unexpected journey from aspiring…
Aug. 30, 2024
The Best - Sparkling Flavors - Sour Grapes
In this effervescent episode, we dive into the sparkling world of sparkling wines with our bubbly connoisseur, Sour Grapes. Join us as we embark on a global tour of flavors, exploring the unique profiles of sparkling wines f…
Aug. 27, 2024
Exploring Cana Vineyards: A Journey Through Virginia's Wine Country - Pt. 1
Join us in this episode as we travel to Middleburg, Virginia, the nation's horse and hunt capital, and home to Cana Vineyards and Winery. Our guest, Melanie, the winemaker , Vineyard manager, and all-around cellar team, shar…
Aug. 20, 2024
Rimessa Roscioli - Rome, Italy Pt. 8
In this episode, we wrap up our engaging conversation with Lindsay Gabbard, co-founder and sommelier of Rimessa Riscioli, as she shares the obstacles she's faced in the wine industry. From financial challenges to mastering t…
July 9, 2024
Rimessa Roscioli - Rome, Italy Pt. 2
Join Forrest Kelly as he continues his engaging conversation with Lindsay Gabbard, co-founder and sommelier of Rimessa Roscioli in Rome, Italy. In this episode, Lindsey shares the fascinating journey from Michigan to Rome, d…
July 2, 2024
Rimessa Roscioli - Rome, Italy Pt. 1
Welcome to another delightful episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast with Forrest Kelly! Today, we’re taking you on an extraordinary journey to Rome, Italy, as we chat with Lindsay from Rimessa Riscioli and the Riscioli W…
May 28, 2024
Santa Maria La Nave - Catania, Italy Pt. 5
Calmarossa Etna DOC is a red wine hailing from the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. The wine is named after the Calmarossa vineyard, which is situated on the northern side of Mount Etna. This wine is crafted predominantl…
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May 17, 2024
Bonus Episode - Linda King, The Smart Travelista Pt. 2
"Always keep an eye on the sales. Sign up to the mailing list."
"Building airline miles is still a really good strategy."
"It's about scoping out everyone's price... start really low and then you've got more room to mo…
May 14, 2024
Santa Maria La Nave - Catania, Italy Pt. 3
In part three of our enriching dialogue with Sonia Spadaro Mulone , owner of the charming Santa Maria la Nave boutique winery in Catania, Italy , we delve into the heart of Mount Etna's viticulture . Sonia reveals her missio…