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This is Part 1 with Victoria Daskal, a second stage MW candidate. She has completed the OIV MSc in International Wine Management– a whirlwind program that took her around 45 wine regions and 23 countries, and so we are looking at some of her favourite memories and thoughts from this time. She was also lucky enough to work for Jancis Robinson MW. We discuss all this and throughout the episode, grape varieties to try and wine regions are dropped in. Victoria is now the founder and director of Mummy Wine Club which offers a monthly wine subscription club and bespoke wine tastings in the UK. We talk about the wine boxes she puts together and the wine themes within them, which should hopefully motivate you for any wine tastings you may want to put on, or inspire your wine choices next time you are in an independent wine shop.
Normally my episodes are more educational and detailed (wait for next week – Wines of Moldova!), but this one is just a great little glimpse into the life of someone who contributed beautifully to the wine industry. I hope you will curl up with a glass of wine on this one, slow down a little and enjoy the episode.
If you want to skip ahead:
2.12: How Victoria got into the wine industry
4.34: Moving to France and starting the OIV wine management program
7.16: Favourite memories and places from traveling on the wine management program
10.03: Most beautiful wine region
11.18: Female inspirations in the wine industry
14.06: Working for Jancis Robinson
19.51: Setting up the Mummy Wine Club
23.20: Wine subscription and wine boxes
29.55: Different wine themes and favourite wines that have been in the wine boxes
34.30: Pairing wine with books
36.33: Cahors Malbec
37.46: Favourite food and wine pairing
39.46: Recommended wine book
41.52: Difference between modern and tradional Riojas and Barolos
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Until next time, Cheers to you!