About this episode

This episode revisits a conversation with Juliette Han about navigating wine etiquette in social and professional settings.

From the Wine Behind the Scenes Archives, we're revisiting a standout episode that makes navigating wine in social settings feel a whole lot easier. In this episode of Wine Behind the Scenes, I sit down with Juliette Han, a fellow wine lover who isn't afraid to ask the honest questions about choosing wine, especially in high-pressure moments like business dinners or group settings. From decoding wine lists to working with sommeliers, we explore how to approach wine with more confidence and less stress. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to confidently order wine in social and professional settings, even if you're not an expert Tips for choosing versatile, crowd-pleasing wines for group dining When (and how) to lean on a sommelier without feeling awkward or overspending The truth about screw caps vs. corks and why one doesn't mean better quality How wine can break the ice and elevate the connection at the table Why wine should be fun, approachable, and never intimidating Juliette Han is a passionate wine enthusiast with a curious and open-minded approach to wine and dining. Based in New York City, she brings a relatable voice to the wine conversation, asking thoughtful…

People in this episode

Host: Laurel Simmons

Guest: Juliette Han

Topics covered

• wine etiquette
• social settings
• sommeliers
• business dinners
• group dining

Keywords

• wine
• etiquette
• sommeliers
• business dinners
• group dining
• screw caps
• corks
• social dynamics

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Places: New York City

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