Sustainability with Sandra Taylor
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 315
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you!
Sustainability with Sandra Taylor
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 315 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Sustainability with Sandra Taylor In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark dive deep into the world of sustainable viticulture with special guest Sandra Taylor. As the author of Vines and Values: A Consumer’s Guide to Sustainable Wine, Sandra brings a unique perspective to the table, sharing her fascinating professional journey from law school to earning a wine MBA. The conversation breaks down the complexities of what "sustainable wine" actually means, why it is becoming a critical focus for the industry, and—most importantly—how you can identify these practices on a bottle label. Sandra explores the nuances of sustainability in both the vineyard and the cellar, shedding light on the reality of wine additives and the ongoing debate between "Big Wine" and artisanal productions. Key topics covered in this episode: The Weight of Quality: Does a heavy glass bottle actually mean the wine inside is better? Organic vs. Certified: Understanding the distinction between "wine made with organic grapes" and "certified organic wine." Beyond the Soil: A look into biodynamics and vegan wine. The Future of Buying: Sandra introduces her upcoming "Wine-Watch" 50-point sustainable rating system, a potential game-changer for conscious consumers. To learn more about Sandra’s work, visit sandraetaylor.com. For more episodes and wine education, head over to thewww.wine. Cheers, Kim and Mark 🍷🍷🍷 #WinePodcast #SustainableWine #VinesAndValues #WineEducation #OrganicWine #BiodynamicWine #EcoFriendly #WineLabels #WineIndustry #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #VeganWine #SandraTaylor
Sandra E. Taylor is an internationally recognized expert in environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility. She has an extensive career in corporate public affairs, environmental sustainability, public relations, philanthropy and communications, as well as diplomacy with the US State Department. Sandra spent many years as an executive with global consumer products corporations, including Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, where she directed corporate responsibility strategies related to hospitality and agricultural commodities. She led a team that managed the unique connection between authentic sustainability and brand equity. Currently she is CEO of Sustainable Business International LLC, a consulting business she founded in 2009.
Sandra brings a lifelong passion for wine, completing the French Wine Scholars course in 2010. She is an author and has conducted research on sustainability in wine supply chains and marketing sustainability to wine consumers. Her first book, The Business of Sustainable Wine, was published in 2017. Her second book, Vines and Values: A Consumer's Guide to Sustainable Wine was published in 2025. She is a graduate of the Wine MBA program at the Bordeaux School of Management in France. A wine educator, Sandra is a frequent speaker on sustainable leadership and social responsibility in wine at global wine conferences. She is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of LIVE, that certifies sustainable winegrowing in the Pacific Northwest. In addition, she has been a judge of the California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrow…Read More
