Belle & Bottle Podcast

A podcast from women-owned wine & social club Belle & Bottle. Conversations with winemakers, winery owners, sommeliers, and visionary leaders in food, wine, hospitality, and travel. Hosted by Belle & Bottle founder Laura Huston. belleandbottle.substack.com

Belle & Bottle Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Laura Huston, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Laura Huston hosts Belle & Bottle Podcast, a society show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11: Melissa Smith

  Nov 10, 202550 minS0

  <p>Melissa Smith, sommelier and founder of Enotrias Wine Services, joins Laura this week to share her journey from fine dining chef to wine collection expert and her latest venture, PLAS, a wellness-focused event venue in Vermont. She discusses her unique work appraising wine collections for high-profile clients, including expert witness work for the Department of Justice, and her vision for creating a community-driven space that celebrates creativity, food, and wine. Melissa shares insights into wine collecting, the importance of community, and her passion for bringing people together through shared experiences.</p><p>Melissa is the founder of Enotrias, a...

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: Lisa Packer

  Nov 10, 20251h 14mS0

  <p>Lisa Packer, founder of Warr-King Wines and now Mana Vintners, joins the Belle & Bottle podcast to share her inspiring journey of reinvention in the wine industry. From starting her winery at 40 to launching a new venture at 60, Lisa discusses her passion for winemaking, her travels through international wine regions, and her commitment to supporting women in wine. She delves into the challenges of small-batch winemaking, the importance of mentorship, and her latest projects, including a sparkling Chardonnay and upcoming red wine releases. With candid insights into the wine world and a focus on resilience, Lisa's story is a testament...

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  Episode #9

  This week's podcast: Meet The Founder

  Oct 4, 20244 minS0

  <p>As Belle & Bottle grows from an online wine club to a robust community of women in wine, from winemakers to winery owners, industry association executives, retailers, and wine enthusiasts from around the world, we thought it was time to share the story of how the company was born.</p><p>In this week’s podcast/video post, Founder Laura Huston tells us what drew her into the world of wine, how she got Belle & Bottle going as a local wine club, and what inspired her to pivot to an e-commerce business.</p><p>Belle & Bottle has just launched a cr...

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  Episode #8

  Quick Hit: Stacy Briscoe on writing about wine

  Sep 5, 20241 minS0

  <p>From episode 7 of the Belle & Bottle podcast, a clip from Laura’s conversation with Stacy about her approach to writing about wine and the importance of continuing education.</p><p>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit belleandbottle.substack.com</p>

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  Episode #7

  Episode 7: Stacy Briscoe

  Aug 29, 202458 minS0

  <p>Stacy Briscoe, Managing Editor of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, joins Laura this week to share her journey into wine journalism and wine education. She tells us how she got her start and discusses her focus on regenerative agriculture, which she has written about extensively. Laura and Stacy discuss the experience of being a woman in the wine industry and the importance of having a supportive network, and Stacy shares some of her favorite wine recommendations.</p><p>Stacy joined Wine Enthusiast in 2022 after freelance writing for the publication for several years. Previous to this role, she was the managing editor...

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