Today we’re welcoming Gemma Soley, a freelance social media marketer specializing in the UK wine industry. From this conversation you’ll gain insights into various facets of the wine landscape, focusing on the differences between the UK and US markets, cultural perceptions of wine, the influence of Gen Z on the alc/bev industry, and the importance […]

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May 5, 2025

Exploring the UK vs. US Wine Industry & Mastering Wine Marketing with Gemma Soley

We’re going back to our roots (working in the wine industry) and digging into the world of wine and food pairings! We’re chatting about the fundamental principles of pairing wine with food, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective. John shares his expertise as a certified sommelier, explaining why certain wines enhance specific dishes […]

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April 28, 2025

Your Go-To Wine and Food Pairings (from a Sommelier)

Your Go-To Wine and Food Pairings (from a Sommelier) by Taste Toast Travel

We’re digging into one of John’s most FAQ’s: what it was like to become a Certified Sommelier! John, with over 10 years of experience in the wine and hospitality industry, shares his unexpected beginnings with a criminology degree and his transformation into a wine expert, of sorts. We’ll chat about the details of the Sommelier […]

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January 28, 2025

The Process of Becoming a Certified Sommelier

The Process of Becoming a Certified Sommelier by Taste Toast Travel

What’s REALLY in your wine? As your two California wine industry insiders, we’re spilling the tea (or wine, in this case). We kick off the conversation by digging into a recent controversy in the wine industry: winemaker Adam Lee’s provocative ad comparing sugar levels in his Dial Tone Pinot Noir to the popular Meiomi Pinot […]

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December 23, 2024

What’s ACTUALLY in Your Wine? We’re Spilling!

What's ACTUALLY in Your Wine? We're Spilling! on Taste Toast Travel Podcast

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