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Thomas Monroe - Division Winemaking Company - @winestache Aug 12, 2019

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Thomas Monroe is more than just a mustache (@winestache on Instagram). He is the co-owner, co-winemaking and co-founder of Division Wine Making Company based in Portland, Oregon.

Thomas went from the "financial cube game" to winemaker. It's a journey that we all envy, especially because he makes delicious wines.

To learn more, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/thomas-monroe/

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Richard Betts - Scratch and Sniff Guides - Sombra, Astral, An Approach to Relaxation, My Essential Wine - @yobetts Aug 09, 2019

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Richard Betts has a laundry list of achievements and accolades. He makes wine: An Approach to Relaxation and My Essential Wine. He makes spirits: Sombra Mescal and Astral Tequila. He passed the MS Exam on his first attempt, the ninth ever to do so.

My favorite project Richard has ever done is the Scratch and Sniff Guide to Wine. This book was cornerstone to my wine education, and, I dare say, it got me my first wine job. It's simple, elegant and genius.

And if you love books, help us get to 1,000 downloads for the first season of Road to Wine Expert. As soon as we cross into 4 digits, I'm giving away $1,000 worth of my favorite wine books and resources.

How can you help? Share your favorite episode with someone you know will love it!

To learn more about Richard Betts, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/richard-betts/

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Elliott Clark - Apartment Bartender - @apartment_bartender on Instagram Aug 07, 2019

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If you're passionate about cocktails, wine and booze in general, it's impossible not to get inspired by Elliott Clark. His Instagram feed is a cultivation of deliciously handcrafted cocktails made in...you guessed it...his apartment.

Even though his drinks look beautiful and his photos are stunning, it's his unpretentious attitude and belief that anyone can make better cocktails at home that aid Elliott in inspiring others.

Elliott Clark has built an amazing following as The Apartment Bartender, @apartment_bartender, and in the two years since we spoke his following has continue to grow. If you know Elliott or not, you're going to enjoy this interview.

It's his passion and story that will surely inspire you to do more.

To learn more, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/elliott-clark/

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Ray Fister - Life Between The Vines Aug 05, 2019

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Ray Fister is not an amateur. Ray has over 40 years experience as an audio engineer and got into the podcast game before it was cool, trendy and barely a sensation. There's something about that kind of wisdom.

That's what I remember most about my interview with Ray.

His advice is like that of an old friend. It's not cutesy, but a reality check that slaps you in the face.

I had such a great time talking to Ray. In fact, he gave me over an hour of his time, so there is about 20 to 30 minutes that didn’t make the final cut. But that said, I had to take Ray’s advice and be ruthless as an editor.

Ray's interview is one I continued to revisit, and I hope you do the same.

To learn more, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/ray-fister/

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Elizabeth Schneider - Wine for Normal People Aug 02, 2019

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Elizabeth Schneider is a hero of mine and likely yours too! Despite my never-ending quest to become a "wine expert," I started out as a normal person who loved wine.

If you happen to fall in that camp, then you probably already know about Elizabeth's hit podcast, the aptly named, Wine for Normal People.

Elizabeth is a champion of making wine easy to understand and accessible to everyone. While there's dozens of episodes I love, my all-time favorite is her episode on Champagne. It's a great example of what she does best: provide listeners with great insight into the region so they can have the comfort and knowledge to explore it. And after all, we should all be drinking more Champagne.

To learn more about Elizabeth, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/elizabeth-schneider/

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Wanda Mann - The Black Dress Traveler Jul 31, 2019

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Wanda Mann is the embodiment of all things wine should be: fun, happy, engaging, laid back, conversational and loved by my Mom. I have to laugh as I say that last one, but it's a fun little story.

As you might expect, my Mom was a huge fan of the Road to Wine Expert Summit. Having not heard of Wanda prior to her interview, she said that Wanda was someone she wanted to have a glass with because she her personality and enthusiasm was so infectious.

As a result, I've played telephone between them both, and it sounds like they will be getting together soon in New York, Chicago or Spain. I'm jealous.

Hopefully, Wanda can become your friend too. Wanda, I apologize if I inundate your social calendar.

To learn more about Wanda and read her Q&A, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/wanda-mann/

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James Cluer - Master of Wine and Founder of Fine Vintage Ltd. Jul 29, 2019

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If you listened to my episode of the podcast, you have a general idea of how I came to meet James Cluer. James is a Master of Wine and the founder of Fine Vintage, which served as the Approved Program Provider for my WSET Level 1 class.

WSET Level 1 served as a huge boost to my confidence in the early days of my wine career. While James wasn't the instructor, his team members made for a great day that would prove pivotal in my wine career. It was this early experience that would lead me to take WSET 2 and WSET 3.

I was fortunate enough to spend some time with James, and I was floored when he made the remarks that opened this episode. If a Master of Wine knows a fraction of a percentage, what chance do "regular folk" have?

Well, James lets us know that there are plenty of ways to get wine educated and become an expert.

Before I turn it over to James, one quick note. I had some technical difficulties when recording this interview, so the audio quality is low. That said, the content is great. If you can bear with it for the first moments, you'll be glad you stuck around for the entire interview.

To learn more and view the transcript, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/james-cluer/

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Wine Education - 6 Different Wine Experts Share Their Opinions and Journeys Jul 27, 2019

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We tackle wine education in this episode. If you're new to the Road to Wine Expert, this is going to be a little bit different. Instead of hearing from one individual, we are going to hear clips from several interviews. Our guests have diverse backgrounds have a number of different certifications. Together, we combine their thoughts and feelings to answer some of the questions surrounding wine education and certification.

You'll hear from Elizabeth Schneider, Richard Hemming, Wanda Mann, James Cluer, Hillary Zio and Richard Betts.

To learn more, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/wine-education/

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Brian McCann - Time to Flip the Script Jul 24, 2019

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Welcome back to Road to Wine Expert.

This episode is going to a little different. First, let me introduce myself. I am Talia Goodman, the Road to Wine Expert Podcast Manager. I work alongside Brian to deliver you fresh wine content each week. For this episode, I got to flip the script and ask Brian questions about his journey to becoming the wine expert he is.

From working at Vin Chicago to completing the first three levels of the WSET, Brian worked his way through the wine industry and has a boatload of knowledge to prove it. Tune in to hear how Brian left teaching and a steady job behind to follow his passion for wine.

To learn more, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/brian-mccann/

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Bianca Bosker - Author of Cork Dork Jul 22, 2019

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Bianca Bosker and her book, Cork Dork, serve as this wonderful bridge between people inside and outside the wine community.

Everywhere I go, I run into people who rave about it. If I tell a stranger that I work in the wine industry, one of their first questions is, "Have you read Cork Dork?"

I'm so grateful to Bianca because her book came out around the same time that I was working on the Road to Wine Expert Summit and my next move in the wine world.

Bianca is insightful, bright and disarming. I had the most fun interviewing and talking to her. So if you've read the book, you'll love this interview. And if you love this interview, you'll love Cork Dork.

To learn more, visit: https://roadtowineexpert.com/bianca-bosker/

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