Sip, Sense, and Savor: Unlocking the Mindful Glass with Carrie Boyle
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 318
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you!
Sip, Sense, and Savor: Unlocking the Mindful Glass with Carrie Boyle
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 318 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Sip, Sense, and Savor: Unlocking the Mindful Glass with Carrie Boyle Cheers, wine lovers! In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), your hosts Kim and Mark sit down with the incredibly multi-talented Carrie Boyle. Carrie isn’t just a wine specialist; she is a renowned educator, judge, and the author of the transformative book, “The Mindful Glass: Hands-on Wine Lab.” If you’ve ever wanted to deepen your connection to what’s in your glass, this episode is a masterclass in sensory exploration! Inside the Episode: A Journey Through the Vine: Carrie shares her fascinating background in the wine world and gives us a peek into the exciting projects she is currently working on. Health First: We dive into why The Mindful Glass begins with a health advisory and the importance of approaching wine with intention. The Art of Mindfulness: Learn how to slow down and truly experience wine through the lens of mindfulness. Building Aroma Memories: Carrie explains her unique method for building "aroma capsules" to help you identify and remember scents forever. The Wine Lab Experiments: We get hands-on discussing Carrie’s experiments with acidity and glassware. Demystifying the 20-Point Scale: We break down the professional 20-point scoring scale. Entertaining & Future Flips: Carrie shares her secrets for entertaining with wine and gives us an exclusive scoop on her next book project! Whether you are a novice or a seasoned sommelier, Carrie’s "Wine Lab" approach will change the way you pour your next glass. Connect with our guest: Explore Carrie’s book and educational resources at: đź’» www.the-mindful-glass.com Keep up with Kim and Mark: For more episodes and wine resources, visit us at: đź’» www.thewww.wine Cheers 🍷🍷🍷 Kim and Mark #WinePodcast #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #TheMindfulGlass #WineEducation #WineTasting #MindfulDrinking #AromaMemories #FoodAndWine #WineLovers #CarrieBoyle #WineExperiments
Carrie Boyle has spent more than 25 years immersed in the wine industry. She has served as a general manager for a national wine and spirits retailer, owned and operated fine wine shops, and is a Certified Specialist of Wine. Over the years, she has judged wine competitions throughout Northern California, made her own wine, designed and taught wine classes, and orchestrated large-scale wine events.
Carrie has traveled extensively to wine regions across California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as internationally to Georgia, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, France—including Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, Bordeaux, Champagne, and Beaujolais—and Spain’s Rioja and Ribera del Duero.
Today, she is a published wine writer, wine consultant for restaurants and beverage retailers, and a sought-after host for wine seminars and team-building experiences. At the heart of her work is a passion for making wine more accessible and meaningful—using it as a tool for connection, curiosity, play, and a more mindful, joyful way of living.
