Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2542 of the Italian Wine Podcast and a special edition of Voices to celebrate the 4th anniversary of this much loved show. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin looks back on how Voices has evolved into a platform celebrating under-represented perspectives in wine. She reflects on the show’s mission, from amplifying women and people of color to spotlighting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ professionals, educators expanding access, sustainability leaders, career changers, and winemakers working in challenging contexts. To celebrate the milestone, Cynthia shares hand-picked outtakes from some of her most meaningful conversations, highlighting lessons on diversity, allyship, communication, and the future of an inclusive wine industry. More about our host:  VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a certified wine educator, author, international judge, and content creator.