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Wine Behind The Scenes

Wine Behind The Scenes

De: Laurel Simmons
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Do you love and enjoy wine? Are you fascinated by everything about wine? If so, you'll love this show. Every other week, join Laurel Simmons, who is just like you, passionate about wine and who has explored it with much enthusiasm, intention, and travels as you escape into and explore stories about wine -- the places, tastes, smells, sights, and the people who enjoy it. Learn with her, laugh with her, taste, and travel with her as you explore Wine Behind The Scenes together.Laurel Simmons 2022-2023 Arte Ciencias Sociales Comida y Vino Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes
Episodios
  • Flying Whale: How to Find Home Through Wine

    Flying Whale: How to Find Home Through Wine
    Jan 14 2026
    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 New York City, Maba's journey into wine wasn't linear, but it was always intentional.

    From his first curious sip to producing his own wines in Roussillon, France, Maba shares how Flying Whale became a reflection of his identity, his upbringing, and his desire to break open the way we talk about and connect with wine. The conversation touches on diaspora, creative entrepreneurship, and the power of doing things your own way, especially in an industry that often expects you to fit into someone else's mould.
    What You'll Learn:
    • How Maba Ba's cross-continental life shaped his path into winemaking
    • Why Flying Whale Wine is all about story, not snobbery
    • The real challenges of getting small, independent wines into the U.S. market
    • How Maba blends art, identity, and flavour to create something deeply personal
    • Why belonging is a theme that runs through every bottle he produces
    • The mission behind his "Sip and Tell" challenge
    • What it means to make space for yourself and others in wine culture
    Whether you're a wine lover, creative soul, or someone figuring out how to build a life across borders, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that the best wines tell stories and the best storytellers are often outsiders looking in.
    Listen now at: www.winebehindthescenes.com
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    29 m
  • Puddings, Port, and Wine: the Magic of Edwardian Traditions

    Puddings, Port, and Wine: the Magic of Edwardian Traditions
    Dec 24 2025
    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 seaside hotel in early 20th-century Britain.
    Inspired by her grandmother's stories and fuelled by meticulous research, Susan paints a vivid picture of the Edwardian era. In this period of time, food and wine were more than sustenance; they were statements of class, comfort, and culture. Together, she and Laurel explore the customs of the time, the importance of Christmas dinners, and the quiet labour of those working behind the scenes in grand hotels. What You'll Learn:
    • What inspired The Blue Pendant and how Susan wove her family's history into the story
    • How Edwardian hotels operated from butlers to banquet halls
    • The essential role of wine in social status and formal dining
    • Christmas traditions of the time (yes, there was port!)
    • How customs from over a century ago still echo in our modern holiday celebrations
    • What it was really like for the staff behind those sparkling dinner scenes
    Whether you're a historical fiction fan or just love a well-set table, this episode will transport you to a time of elegance, tradition, and a whole lot of wine.

    Listen now at: www.winebehindthescenes.com
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    30 m
  • The Christmas Magic of Wine and Chocolate

    The Christmas Magic of Wine and Chocolate
    Dec 10 2025
    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 chocolate and wine, connecting their sacred roots to modern-day celebration. She dives into the science of fermentation, explains why these two delights pair so well emotionally and chemically, and offers practical, easy-to-follow tips for creating your own perfect pairings at home this holiday season.

    Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or someone who just wants to pair their peppermint bark with something bold and bubbly, this festive episode is your invitation to slow down and savour the joy of the season.

    What You'll Learn:
    • The emotional and sensory reasons wine and chocolate feel so special during the holidays
    • How fermentation connects both wine and chocolate at a molecular level
    • The rich cultural history of chocolate from ancient rituals to Victorian Christmas traditions
    • Practical rules for pairing: matching sweetness, intensity, and texture
    • Specific wine suggestions for dark, milk, white, salted caramel, and peppermint chocolate
    • Why terroir matters just as much for chocolate as it does for wine
    • How to build mindful holiday rituals around flavour and connection
    Whether you're setting the table for a holiday dinner or just sneaking a chocolate truffle with a glass of red by the fireplace, this episode is a delicious reminder to slow down and celebrate the season's sweetest moments. The Christmas Magic of Wine & Chocolate is your perfect cozy holiday listen.

    Listen now at: www.winebehindthescenes.com
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    27 m
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