Sipping Sense in Action

Brenae Royal is the youngest and first Black woman to manage the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard—one of California’s most prestigious and storied vineyards—she's been a quiet but powerful force reshaping the wine industry. Her tenure at E. & J. Gallo, followed by a role at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery, and a number of impactful collaborations—including one with Brown Estate—cemented her place as a trailblazer. Now, she’s stepping boldly into a new chapter with the launch of her own wine brand: Violet’s Paradise. Listen in to hear her story and follow her on www.brenaeroyal.com.

Introduction of the host Stephanie Browne and our first episode on Sips N Swigs, our Sipping Sense Community.

Listen and learn how Stephanie Browne and Divas Uncorked changed the face of wine one glass at a time.

One of the oldest wineries in the Otago Valley. New Zealand wine country on the South Island has climate is very similar to Burgundy, France so it's conducive to making great Pinot Noir.

Save your old spirits and create something unique from them. We had spirits and liqueurs from 1970 made a very tasting cocktail. Try it!

Overview of Sipping Sense: Uncorking the Flavors of Wine, Entertaining and Healthy Cooking from author Stephanie Browne.

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