Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Voices and Episode 2517 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin interviews Sarah Looper, a sommelier, wine educator and influencer, to talk about her path in wine and studying at the Culinary Institute of America, the impact of female mentors, making wine more approachable through modern language, and debunking the myth that young people aren’t interested in it. More about the guest: Professional sommelier and wine educator Sarah Looper has worked in the food and wine world for over twenty-five years. She is a graduate of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Diploma program, an expert-level qualification covering all aspects of wine; a Certified Wine Educator through the Society of Wine Educators; and she is a candidate for the Master Sommelier Diploma, the highest distinction a professional can attain in fine wine and beverage service, with the Court of Master Sommeliers. Sarah has worked in several areas of the wine industry including journalism, retail, import and