Taste Toast Travel
Hey, friends... welcome to the Taste Toast Travel Podcast! We're your hosts and resident foodies and lovers of all things travel and exploration, John and Tara. John is a certified Sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine, and has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for over 10 years. Tara has worked in the wine industry for eight years both in hospitality and digital marketing. When we first met, we bonded over our love of eating, drinking, and traveling the world. That passion has only grown over time, now we want to share this passion with you from an insider perspective. On this podcast, you can expect a wide range of topics on all things food, travel, and beverage. This includes non-alcoholic drinks, too, because we don't discriminate here! That means we'll dig into things like where to go, where to stay and what to eat or drink along the way. We'll be serving tea on hot topics and big news, pop culture, the cultural significance and impacts that food, drink, and travel have on our lives, and bring on guests and experts who are just as excited, passionate, and knowledgeable about tasting, toasting, and traveling as we are. and have a lot more in store that we can't wait to share with you all. Grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy the journey with us. Cheers!
Taste Toast Travel
030. Exploring the World of Turkish Wine & Tourism with Andrea Lemieux
We’re joined by Andrea Lemieux, an expert on Turkish wines! We’re digging into all things Turkey in this conversation.
Join us as we explore the overlooked world of Turkish wine, chat about native grape varieties that many wineries are trying to save, the challenges faced by local wineries from a legal and governmental perspective, and the burgeoning wine tourism industry in Turkey.
Andrea shares her personal journey from working in international development in Washington, D.C. to becoming a specialist in Turkish wines, and offers valuable insights into the culture, regulations, and her favorite wines and experiences from both Turkey and neighboring countries.
Enjoy this engaging conversation filled with tips on exploring off-the-beaten-path experiences within Turkey, places and things to avoid, and understanding the rich heritage of Turkey and Turkish wine.
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