Wine Behind the Scenes: Boutique Wines, Global Tastings & Travel Adventures with Laurel Simmons

What happens when you walk away from a high-tech career to pursue your passion for wine, travel, and storytelling? You get this week’s guest, Laurel Simmons, host of Wine Behind the Scenes. In this episode, Laurel shares all about the lesser-known world of Canadian wine, global food adventures, and the soul-nourishing power of saying “yes” to curiosity.

From the vineyards of Niagara-on-the-Lake to Portuguese markets, and upcoming wine trips to Hungary and Croatia, Laurel shares the stories, surprises, and deep connections that come from sipping wine where it's made—and with the people who make it.

In this episode:

• Why Canadian wine deserves more global love (hint: it’s not just ice wine!)
• What makes Niagara’s cool-climate varietals- like Riesling and Cabernet Franc—so special
• Laurel’s favorite unexpected wine and food pairings (Pinot Noir + maple-glazed salmon, anyone?)
• How Wine Behind the Scenes highlights the humans behind the bottles
• Her favorite way to explore a new country (it involves a cooking class and plenty of wine)
• Why being wine-curious beats being a wine snob, every time

Whether you’re an armchair traveler or already packing your bags, this episode will inspire you to go deeper, sip slower, and ask more questions about what’s in your glass.

 

Subscribe to Wine Behind the Scenes with Laurel Simmons: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-behind-the-scenes/id1631059671

 

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