From the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives, we’re revisiting a standout episode that makes navigating wine in social settings feel a whole lot easier. In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, I sit down with Juliette Han, a fellow wine lover who isn’t afraid to ask the honest questions about choosing wine, especially in […]

This week, we revisit a standout episode from the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives, one that invites you to break away from routine. Nothing could be more monotonous than sticking to the same flavours and combinations, meal after meal. Keeping your palate interested and excited through varying wine and food pairings can lead to a […]

This week, we’re revisiting the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives and bringing back one of our most popular episodes. In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, Laurel Simmons sits down with Dr. Antonia Mantonakis, also known as The Wine Psychologist, to explore how celebrity culture and subtle psychological triggers shape our wine choices, whether […]

This week, we dive back into the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives to listen to one of our most popular episodes. Today, we step beyond the vineyard and into the world of tea with renowned expert Nicole Wilson. Tea and wine share more in common than you might think! Both are shaped by terroir, tradition, […]

This week, we dive back into the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives to listen to one of our most popular episodes.  Find out how one of the world’s leading wine economists got his start in wine economics over 40 years ago during a budget vacation in Napa Valley.  Discover the amazing adventure Mike Veseth had, […]

This week, we dive back into the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives to listen to one of our most popular episodes.  Imagine going from the stress of corporate life to the tranquillity of owning a winery.  Well not quite.  Marzia and Bob Murdoch, left their corporate careers in Toronto to pursue their dream of owning […]

This week, we dive back into the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives to listen to one of our most popular episodes, with Liesel Meissner, for a fun, informative, and completely unpretentious conversation about wine with host Laurel Simmons. Tired of feeling overwhelmed in wine shops and lost reading restaurant lists, Liesel came armed with questions, […]

This week, we dive back into the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives to listen to one of our most popular episodes, exploring the captivating connection between wine and romance with the delightful Amy Riley, a leading expert in aphrodisiac foods and a passionate wine lover. From ancient myths to modern romantic dinners, wine has always […]

She’s back and bolder than ever. In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, Laurel Simmons reconnects with wine consultant, educator, and Master of Wine candidate Irem Eren for a conversation that’s as honest as it is inspiring.  From the intense demands of the Master of Wine program (less than 5% make it through) to global […]

What happens when wine becomes a vessel for memory, healing, and home? In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, host Laurel Simmons sits down with Maba Ba, the storyteller and founder behind Flying Whale Wine, a French wine project shaped by personal taste over tradition. Born in Dakar, Senegal, raised between cultures, and now based in […]

What did a holiday feast look like in Edwardian England?  Think multiple courses, carefully decanted wines, and a strict social hierarchy governing every sip and bite.  In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, Laurel Simmons is joined by author Susan Jennings, whose historical novel, “The Blue Pendant,” dives deep into life inside a grand […]

In this special holiday episode, host Laurel Simmons invites you to slow down and indulge in two of the season’s most comforting pleasures: chocolate and wine. But this isn’t just about taste, it’s about transformation, history, and the quiet rituals that make the holidays feel magical. Laurel takes us through the ancient origins of both […]