Episode Details

Ep 163

What does it take to build a world-class wine program on a remote Caribbean island?

In part two of this conversation with sommelier Mia Martensson, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how she transformed a resort wine list from just 30 wines into a collection of 620 bottles. She shares the challenges of sourcing wine on an island, creating a destination tasting experience, and launching a wine festival that now attracts hundreds of guests each year.

You'll also hear which wine regions and styles have her most excited right now, including Etna, Chablis, Sancerre, grower Champagne, and the wine she believes deserves far more attention from drinkers: Riesling. 

Plus, Mia shares unforgettable stories from her years aboard the world's largest privately owned residential yacht, including serving Champagne on a glacier in Antarctica and receiving training on what to do if attacked by a polar bear. If you've ever wondered what life as a sommelier looks like beyond the dining room, this episode is for you.

Don’t miss ep 162 which is part 1 of my conversation with Mia!

Connect with Mia:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martensson.mia/
Seven Stars Resort: www.sevenstarsgracebay.com

Episode Highlights:

• Building a luxury wine program in Turks & Caicos
• Growing a wine list from 30 to 620 wines
• Why Etna wines are worth seeking out
• The current Chablis and Sancerre boom
• Why more people should be drinking Riesling 
• Inside the Flight Club wine experience
• The rise of Grower Champagne
• Traveling to Champagne and South Africa
• Serving Champagne on an Antarctic glacier
• The wine myth that bugs Mia the most

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