36: Lorena Ascencios

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36: Lorena Ascencios

FromI'll Drink to That! Wine Talk

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38 minutes

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Oct 26, 2012

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Lorena Ascencios is the wine buyer at Astor Wines & Spirits in New York City.

Released:

Oct 26, 2012

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A former sommelier interviews incredibly famous and knowledgeable wine personalities in his super tiny apartment. He gets them to talk candidly about their lives and work, and then shares the conversations with you. Erin Scala contributes amazing original segments. Crush Wine & Spirits is the retail partner. To see all the back episodes from episode 1 in your feed, and to see new episodes sooner, it is important to SUBSCRIBE. It is free to subscribe. Contact info: Email leviopenswine@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter @leviopenswine Phone (347) 450-3092

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