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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Five Questions, host Billy Galanko sits down with one of the most influential and trusted voices in the modern wine world: Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, former Editor-in-Chief of Robert Parker Wine Advocate and founder of the newly launched TheWinePalate.com, a platform designed to help drinkers find wines that truly match their personal palate.In this quick, high-impact conversation, Lisa shares her perspective on the rapidly evolving wine landscape, why communication is the industry’s biggest challenge, the emerging regions drinkers should be paying attention to, and why stylistic “wine tribes” do more harm than good. She also discusses a sobering recent experience that underscored the challenges facing Bordeaux and the wider wine world.Whether you're a collector, a casual drinker, or wine-curious, this episode offers clarity, candor, and grounded insight from one of the industry’s most respected critics.What You’ll LearnHow Lisa thinks about her role as a critic and consumer guideWhy wine must evolve its communication tools to stay relevant in an AI-driven worldThe regions and subregions worth exploring next, from the West Sonoma Coast to GeorgiaWhy she rejects wine “gatekeeping” and embraces stylistic diversityWhat the 2024 Bordeaux en primeur season revealed about the industry’s challengesChapters00:00 Introduction to Vint Wine Podcast00:19 Welcome to Five Questions00:44 Interview with Lisa Perrotti-Brown00:51 Lisa's Role in the Wine Industry01:24 Current Issues in the Wine World03:03 Underrated Wine Regions04:29 Wine Trends Lisa Dislikes05:36 Memorable Wine Experiences07:57 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email [email protected]. Cheers!
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