Ep. 294: Mapping the World of Wine with Karen MacNeil

About this episode

Karen MacNeil discusses her journey and insights into the world of wine and its cultural significance.

Karen MacNeil, author of "The Wine Bible", peels back the layers of her journey, revealing the dedication and sensory depth required to create the definitive guide to global viniculture. She steps away from technicalities of the cellar to explore her personal philosophy on how wine shapes history, culture, and social dynamics. This interview offers a rare glimpse into the heart of the writer who spent decades translating the soul of wine

People in this episode

Guest: Karen MacNeil

Topics covered

• wine
• viniculture
• history
• culture
• social dynamics
• personal philosophy

Keywords

• wine
• viniculture
• Karen MacNeil
• The Wine Bible
• history
• culture
• social dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Wine Bible

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