Let’s talk Holiday Wines with WGN Chicago News
Caroline showed up live in the studio at WGN Chicago where she made a cheeseboard and talked holiday wine pairings.
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The 7 Best Champagnes for Mimosas of 2020
The Spruce Eats‘ Céline Bossart asked me to recommend a good Champagne for Mimosas. Here’s what I had to say about it. Mimosas are hard not to like, whether you’re a wine buff, aspiring oenophile, or anything in between. -Céline Bossart
21 Virtual Wine Tastings Hosted by Vineyards, Experts, and Winemakers from Around the World — Including a Live Zoom Tasting with Sarah Jessica Parker
I was included in this super cool list by Business Insider–Right alongside Sarah Jessica Parker! These fun and free tastings are hosted by Caroline, a British-American sommelier living in France. She typically hosts small group wine workshops in her gorgeous loft apartment in Lyon’s Croix-Rousse, but has moved her tasting experiences online. -Hannah Freedman
Is Cameron Diaz’s ‘Clean Wine’ Cleaner Than Other Organic Wines on the Market?
Emily Monaco from Organic Authority interviewed me about the myth of “clean wine” and misleading labels. It’s all kinda snobby. Anyway, take a look at what I had to say. The real issue with this and other wines on the American market today, according to Conner, is a lack of transparency. Unlike other foodstuffs, there’s …
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How Bad is Copper in Your Organic Wine, Really?
Organic Authority interviewed me about the use of copper sulfate in organic wine. To read more of my interview with Emily Monaco, click below. In winemaking, the major culprit is copper. Used as a fungicide, copper sulfate is pretty much the only possible recourse for organic winemakers looking to eradicate downy mold and mildew: a …
The Best Places To Live In Europe As An American
I ranted to Phil Forbes from Expats Poland about why I am obsessed with France, and also did a shout out to my wine business in Lyon. I reached out to American friends, American friends of friends, and the general American public to get insights into the best places for Americans to live in Europe. …
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We Asked 13 Wine Pros: What Will You Be Drinking on Election Night?
I had quite a lot to say to Ashlie Hughes from Vinepair on this topic. Hint hint: It involves red wine and bubble baths! Read more by clicking the button below. For advice on what to pop open on election night, VinePair asked winemakers, sommeliers, and restaurant owners from around the world to share the …
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Restaurant Closures Won’t Stop Sommeliers From Sharing Their Knowledge
Taylor Tobin of The Manual talks to me about what my wine business has been like since the pandemic. Sommelier and wine teacher Caroline Conner who is based in Lyon, France, tells us that “we had a hardcore quarantine here in France, and I immediately realized that my business was dead and I would need to …
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A Local Sommelier’s Guide to the Best Wine Bars in Lyon
I discussed the local wine scene and my wine tasting course with Rebecca Gregory of Culture Trip in her article about Lyon’s wine bars and events. Daily afternoon drinks, ‘apéros’ and wine are an integral part of Lyonnais culture. For an insider’s guide to the best wine bars in the French city, Culture Trip asked …
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In France, Coronavirus Confinement a la Nice
Christopher Elliott from The Washington Post has written an article about what it’s like being on lockdown in France. He interviewed me about the wine industry and the changes I’ve had to make since the pandemic began. The best part about being trapped in an apartment with adolescents is that you never run out of …