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Feb. 1, 2025

Interview with Karen MacNeil

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 282
Interview with Karen MacNeil

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 282 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Interview with Karen MacNeil Kim and Mark interview wine world legend Karen MacNeil, the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language. Karen is also a James Beard Award winner and has been named one of the 100 most influential people in wine. Time magazine called her “Americas Missionary of the vine” She is the author of “The Wine Bible” a top 5 best-selling wine book in history, which has sold over 1 million copies and is the best selling American book on wine. In this episode, Kim and Mark ask Karen about the latest edition of her book, Karen shares details of the book and many interesting wine stories and tips. Then we discuss the Come Over October movement started by Karen, the latest Surgeon General's report, wine and health, and many other topics. This is a must-listen episode for any wine lover who wants to hear the passion and knowledge from a legend in the industry. You will want to run out and get her book to learn more. Karen’s Links Karen MacNeil's websites: www.karenmacneil.com www.winespeed.com www.comeoveroctober.com Cheers, Kim and Mark www.thewww.wine 🍷🍷🍷 #wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #karenmacneil #wineseed #comeoveroctober

Karen MacNeil Profile Photo

Karen MacNeil is the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language. These include the James Beard award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year, the Louis Roederer award for Best Consumer Wine Writing, and the International Wine and Spirits award as the Global Wine Communicator of the Year. In a full-page profile on her, TIME Magazine called Karen “America’s Missionary of the Vine.” Karen has been named one of the “100 Most Influential People in Wine.”

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