Ep. 2209 Dr. Liz Thach MW | Voices with Cynthia Chaplin

Welcome to Episode 2209, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Master of Wine Liz Thach in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today’s guest: Dr. Liz Thach, MW, is a professor, wine writer, and consultant based in Napa and Sonoma, California. She is an award-winning author and educator specializing in wine business strategy, marketing, leadership/executive development, and wine lifestyle. As one of the nation’s leading wine experts, Liz also serves as President of the Wine Market Council, a non-profit organization that provides research on U.S. wine consumer behaviors and attitudes. Her passion is wine, and she has visited most of the major wine regions of the world and more than 70 countries. Liz has published over 200 articles and nine books, including Call of the Vine, Best Practices in Global Wine Tourism, and Wine Marketing & Sales. She frequently contributes to Forbes, Wine Business Monthly, Wine Spectator, and The SOMM Journal, among others. In addition, Liz teaches wine classes at Stanford Continuing Education and Sonoma State University while also working as a consultant and wine judge. A fifth-generation Californian, Liz earned her Ph.D. at Texas A&M University and now resides on Sonoma Mountain. She achieved the prestigious title of Master of Wine (MW) in May 2011, becoming the first female MW from California. Connect: Website: https://lizthachmw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizthach/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-thach-mw/ Twitter: https://x.com/thachliz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizthach/ About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA-certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS. She is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture with 20 years of experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author, and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and hosts events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients, and collaborates with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting the Voices podcast has deepened her commitment to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the wine sector. Through interviews with emerging and established wine professionals, she explores topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability, and the challenges faced by under-represented groups as they pursue careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about advancing wine education and building a future where everyone has a place at the table in the world of wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!