Episode 218: I Transitioned at the Peak of My Wine Career—and Wine Tastes Different Now

About this episode

Tyler Balliet discusses her transition and its impact on her experience of wine, along with insights on the wine industry and LGBTQ+ representation.

We're joined by Tyler Balliet, a wine pro who has spent 20 years changing the way Millennials and Gen Z experience wine. (Remember Rosé Mansion? Yeah, she started that.) She's also one of the few out trans women in the wine industry. We chatted with Tyler about how her transition–and hormone replacement therapy, specifically–has changed the way she experiences wine, and revealed to her how the industry is failing to make products with women in mind. Tyler told us her take on the "Gen Z is drinking wrong" hysteria, the fascinating history behind the war on sweet wine, and why this June will be an especially meaningful Pride month for her. Listen to learn more. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] . Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by subscribing to Wine Enthusiast magazine today! FOLLOW US: TikTok: @wineenthusiast Instagram…

People in this episode

Guest: Tyler Balliet

Topics covered

• wine industry
• LGBTQ+ representation
• Millennials
• Gen Z
• hormone replacement therapy
• Pride month

Keywords

• wine
• transition
• hormone replacement therapy
• Gen Z
• Pride month
• sweet wine
• Millennials

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Books & works: Rosé Mansion

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