Founded in 2019, Hedon State Wine emerged as an innovative wine experience and education company. Michael and Levi set out to educate and empower the exploration of wine in fun and approachable ways through full sensory experiences. Their journey has been defined by our mission to educate the masses about wine, its cultural underpinnings, and create spaces for all to enjoy and engage.https://www.instagram.com/hedonstatehttps://www.hedonstate.com/@SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Bridget is an advocate for upbeat education that makes an impact. She has designed beverage programs and produced trainings for top national Accounts that include the Disney, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and Crystal Cruise Line.Bridget is the co-author of Market Fresh Mixology and Life, Love Happiness and Cocktails. She has been a contributor to 10 cocktail and beverage industry books written by various celebrated authors including Tony Abou-Ganim, Kim Haasarud, NY Times writer Robert Simonson and many more. Bridget has worked with top media talent including but limited to Oprah Winfrey, Guy Fieri and Kathy Lee Gifford. She has won numerous awards and honorable mentions for her work in the beverage world. This includes 1st place at the Tale of the Cocktail Bar Chef Competition, Chicago TribuneGood Eats Award and the coveted No Kid Hungry s Share Our Strength Sustaining a Community award. She has repeatedly been nominated for the Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards top 10 beverage mentor in the world as recently as 2023. She has had the pleasure of hosting charity beverage events for a variety of companies, including the Bellagio, Locks of Love, Sky Blue, Cocktail for a Cure, Make a Wish Foundation, Hadassah, Taste of the Nation, Habitat for Humanity and New Leaders for New Schools. Bridget is the Founder of the National Charity Foundation of the United States Bartenders' Guild, the world's largest contributor to the cocktail culture. Currently she holds the position as SGWS Sr. Director, External Communications. Bridget is the Founder of the Academy of Spirits and Fine Service IL, KY & MN a program forbartenders that covers the history of all spirits and pre-prohibition cocktails, and the Advanced Mixology Culinary Academy. She has been repeatably featured in the White House Historical Happy Hour series. She was the first featured female Mixologist on the Food Networks Iron Chef America Battle Mango. Bridget is the co-hostess on the celebrated Served Up the Podcast.https://www.southernglazers.com/newsroom/served-up SwirlSuite@gmail.comSwirlSuite.com @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Andrew and Jasmine are co-owners and co-founders of Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company. We are a fast-growing Husband and Wife operation and Prince Georges Countys First Black-Owned Brewery. Craft beer ownership by African Americans only accounts for less than 1% across the country, only about 120 breweries. For other African Americans to understand what it means to be Black in craft beer, we must also take that time to educate and discuss its origins and to break the stigma of the negativity and poor quality of what is marketed towards us. Jasmine is also fortunate to be 1 of 12 African American women nationwide to own a brewery. We want to do our part in one of the most affluent and predominantly African American counties to help move the needle for a more diverse representation in the craft beer sector across the country and the world. With this mindset, no matter your background, MAY THE LIQUID ALWAYS PREVAIL!SwirlSuite@gmail.com SwirlSuite.com@SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Mom Juice Wines is a minority-women-owned wine brand that is revolutionizing the industry with its unique selection of premium wines catered to modern moms and beyond! Kristin and Macie's captivating journey from investing over $1 million in women-owned businesses to now betting on themselves is truly inspiring.Mom Juice stands out with its clean and low-sugar blends, prioritizing transparent ingredient labels. Backed by Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Founders, Mom Juice is more than just a wine brand it's a movement. The brand aims to transform wine culture by removing snobbery and stuffiness and building a community committed to empowering mothers and women.https://momjuicewine.com/SwirlSuite@gmail.comSwirlSuite.com @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

The Swirl Suite recorded live from Monticello Wine Week at the Red Wine Showcase. Thank you to our guests. Be sure to check out the Monticello Wine Trail. https://monticellowinetrail.com/ The winery guests:https://www.bbvwine.com/https://hortonwine.com/ https://www.chestnutoakvineyard.com/https://keswickvineyards.com/https://www.hazy-mountain.com/SwirlSuite@gmail.com SwirlSuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

This week on the Swirl Suite, the hosts catch up and discuss upcoming travel plans. Glynis gives travel tips and tricks.SwirlSuite@gmaiL.com@SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

The Swirl Suite went live at the Daze of Ros fest this past Saturday. Glynis and Sarita interviewed winemakers, wine professionals, and attendees. https://www.dazeofrose.com/Guests:Tracey Love https://www.blenheimvineyards.com/visit Jodi Mills https://www.smvwines.com/ Karl Hambsch https://lovingcupwine.com/Andre Marable  https://www.thepacktravelclub.com/about-us Monique Samuels https://milaeveessentials.com/ SwirlSuite@gmail.com@SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

TJ and Hadley Douglas are the Founders of the Progressive Wine Company and The Urban Grape, a full service beverage retail and e-commerce store, and gifting and events company based in Boston, MA. The Urban Grapes proprietary Progressive Scale, developed by TJ, has created a welcoming atmosphere for wine lovers to learn about and shop for wine in an accessible, customer-service focused environment. The Urban Grape was named the 2021 Small Business of the Year by the US Chamber of Commerce.https://www.instagram.com/urbangrape/https://progressivewineco.com/@SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Karen MacNeil is the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English Language. These include the prestigious James Beard award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year, the Louis Roederer award for Best Consumer Wine Writing, the International Wine and Spirits award as the Global Wine Communicator of the Year and the Wine Appreciation Guilds Wine Literary Award. In a full-page profile on her, TIME Magazine called Karen  Americas Missionary of the Vine. Karen has been named one of the 100  Most Influential People in Wine in the United States. Karen is the author of the award-winning book, THE WINE BIBLE (now in  its third edition), praised as a masterpiece of wine writing. THE WINE  BIBLE has sold more than one million copies and was featured in the 2020  Netflix series Uncorked and the Starz series Sweet Bitter.  Karen is the creator of the digital platform WineSpeed.com and editor-in chief of the weekly digital newsletter WineSpeed. Her articles have been  published in more than 50 newspapers and magazines including The New  York Times, Town & Country, Food & Wine, and Worth.  https://www.karenmacneil.com/https://winespeed.com/@SwirlSuiteSwirlSuite@gmail.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Known as an integral player in the establishment of natural wines in the country, Lee Campbell is an ardent supporter of sustainable vine-farming and traditional, low-intervention winemaking. Raised in the New Yorks Hudson Valley, they earned an undergraduate degree in American Government at the University of Virginia. However, she soon recognized that they were better off at the dining table than on Capitol Hill. Lees life-altering turning point came at the venerable Restaurant Nora in Washington DC, which opened their eyes to the ways in which food and its sourcing could beand must bepolitical.After several years working in some of Washingtons and Manhattans top culinary and wine institutions, she moved to Brooklyn, where she became a norm-breaking wine director for the Tarlow Restaurant Group. Later, as co-creator of The Big Glou and co-organizer of the first Wild World Austin, Lee became a player in the establishment of Americas natural wine fair circuit.Having become a certified sommelier many moons ago, as well as stacking up a gang of experience in nearly every aspect of the wine and hospitality fields, Lee continues to work for various clients as a wine consultant, including Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison, Virginia. Additionally, she is now part of the partnership team at Common Wealth Crush: a winery, custom crush facility, and incubator, located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.Lance, a Virginia native and a 2011 graduate of the University of Virginia, is an accomplished actor and a connoisseur of the grape. Double majoring in acting and studio art with a focus in cinematography, Lance brings a creative flair to the world of wine. Alongside his acting pursuits, he holds a WSET Level 2 Certification, underscoring his deep understanding of the nuances in the vast world of wine.In 2020, Lance showcased his entrepreneurial spirit by opening RichWine RVA, an online local delivery service. His return to Richmond began a new chapter, where he immersed himself in the local wine scene. Lance further enriched his wine journey by opening Penny's Wine Shop in Jackson Ward, Richmond, Virginia, in February 2023.Working alongside winemakers and brothers Ben Jordan and Tim Jordan at their family farm in Shenandoah, Lance honed his craft. Additionally, he served as a Cellar Assistant at Early Mountain Vineyards in Madison County.https://www.instagram.com/bewitchinglee/ A true advocate for Virginia wine, Lance proudly holds a title of Virginia Wine Ambassador with The Virginia Wine Marketing office. Further demonstrating his commitment to the craft, Lance is making his first wine in collaboration with Reggie Leonard at Common Wealth Crush. They are the first to be part of this exciting inaugural incubator program. Their wine is titled The Parallax Project, which focuses on exploring the juxtaposition between the traditional Vitis Vinifera Grape and the new wave of grape growing in Virginia with Hybrids.  Lance's journey in wine is about appreciation and active participation, making his mark on the industry from vine to bottle.https://www.instagram.com/lancelemon/ Sarita @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

"Reggie Leonard has made a notable entry into the industry, primarily through his co-founding of Oenoverse, a dynamic addition to the Virginia wine scene. Affectionately dubbed as the "Virginia Wine Hype Man" by VinePair, Reggie's authentic approach and gregarious personality have earned him a well-deserved reputation. In his role as a Virginia wine ambassador, Reggie partners with the Virginia Wine Marketing Office, championing the state's diverse winemaking scene. Serving as a judge for regional and statewide wine competitions (Shenandoah Cup, Monticello Cup, and the current Virginia Governors Cup) have been formative recent experiences in his journey. His influence extends beyond Virginia, as he is an award recipient and alumni ambassador for Wine Unify, an organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity in the wine industry. Reggie's notable presence in esteemed publications like SommTV, VinePair, Punch, and the Boston Globe underscores his rising influence in the industry. Being named part of the '23 class of The VinePair 50 further solidifies his status as a rising star in the wine world. In addition to events throughout "the Oenoverse," you can catch Reggie at the 2024 Charleston Wine & Food festival, speaking on a panel, hosting a Virginia wine dinner, and pouring VA wines throughout the event."https://www.instagram.com/thats.so.reg/ Tasha Durrett is a wine enthusiast and educator based in Virginia. Born and raised in Virginia wine country, she founded Black Women Who Wine in 2019. Black Women Who Wine is an organization focused on increasing the visibility and participation of Black women in the wine industry and agritourism throughout the state. It holds curated wine events centered on Black women. Tasha also offers private tastings and collaboration on events and wine tours. She is a WSET Level 1, studying for Level 2, and has a special interest in sparkling wine and grape growing in Southern climates. She writes for various publications, including Wine & Country Life.https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenwhowine/Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

After finding himself laid off due to COVID in early 2020, Matt Harmon decided to pursue his love for pairing his favorite wines with food and began his own wine company. After entering the industry and spending a lot of time at local wineries, he noticed that something was missing in the environment. People who looked like him. Matt has approached the industry with a fresh outlook in which he hopes to make the wine industry less intimidating and more inclusive to everyone. And from his dream, Harmony Wine was born. And so, however you drink, drink in Harmony.https://atasteofharmony.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mharm_1/ SwirlSuite@gmail.com @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Marcia is a local wine and spirits consultant from Silver Spring, Maryland. Creator of Bubbles & Bourbon, a tasting soiree experience. Duly knowledgeable and passionate of wine and spirits in the WSET programme. Proud member of the women in bourbon association, DC Chapter and recent graduate in the Stave and Thief Society of certified bourbon stewards at Moonshine University.https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_n_bourbon/SwirlSuite@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/swirlsuite/ @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Pam Dillon is the co-founder and CEO of Preferabli, the leading B2B2C product discovery and recommendation software for the wine and spirits industry. Dillon has over 25 years of experience in the technology and consumer retail industries. A named inventor on 11 patents, Dillon was honored by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs and by VentureBeat as an AI Entrepreneur nominee.https://preferabli.com/@SwirlSuiteSwirlSuite@gmail.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

After a 15-year career in teaching and coaching, Chris Puppione transitioned to a life of wine in 2012, taking a position in hospitality with Robert Mondavi Winery. In the years since, he has diversified his experiences within the industry by way of education and working in the vineyard, cellar, visitors center, marketplace, and boardroom. He was honored to serve as Marketing Manager with world-renowned importer Martines Wines, sharing the stories of over 50+ brands from France, Italy, and Portugal, as well as a few domestic wineries. In recent years, Chris led the team at Passalacqua Winery in the Dry Creek Valley as Director of Sales, where his team distinguished itself as an industry leader in virtual experiences and high-touch hospitality programs.Currently, Chris serves US wineries as the Account Manager for Coravin. He also writes for K&L Wine Merchants, teaches WSET courses at Napa Valley Wine Academy, and coaches for WISE Academy. He has been a featured speaker at wine industry events, such as the DTC Wine Symposium, Wine Business Monthlys Innovation + Quality, the Idaho Wine Commission's annual meeting, and License to Steal | National Wine Marketing Conference. In his "spare time," Chris and his wife Dolores own and operate Puppione Family Wines--a small winery brand they started to celebrate the birth of their family and honor their traditions. Believing that every person is an experiment of one, Chris aspires to be a designer of moments who engages and transforms each guest, colleague and business partner.Chris currently resides in the Russian River Valley with his wife and two young children.https://puppionefamilywines.com/https://www.instagram.com/puppionefamilywinesSwirlSuite@gmail.com www.SwirlSuite.com @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Get ready to buckle up, because this episode of the Swirl Suite is jam-packed with juicy topics, including the NFL playoffs, the infamous Kat Williams interview, and the wild world of "dry January" where folks seem to forget about the sweet nectar of wine.SwirlSuite@gmail.com www.SwirlSuite.com @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Rosalind Manoogian has spent more than two decades nurturing Fog Crest Vineyard into the business it is today. As the President and Proprietor, Manoogian is deeply committed to the business she co-founded with her husband James.The couple moved to the property in the mid 1990s, buying a sparse yet vast in size, aging orchard. What began as an effort to grow grapes to sell to other wineries eventually evolved into Fog Crest Vineyard, Sonomas only Black woman-owned vineyard. In addition to being a businesswoman, Manoogian studied economics at Stanford University. Initially when Fog Crest Vineyard opened for business, Rosalind took on the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. However, she quickly learned the wine business and added her business know-how as she moved to the top of the company.https://www.instagram.com/fogcrestvineyard/https://msha.ke/fogcrestEmail: SwirlSuite@gmail.com https://www.swirlsuite.com/Sarita @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Featured on the cover and named to the 2022 Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Tastemaker list of innovators who are changing the way we experience wine, Maryam Ahmed is a social impact entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and community builder who is making waves in the world of food and wine. https://www.maryamandcompany.com/https://www.instagram.com/maryamandcompany/Follow Swirl Suite https://www.swirlsuite.com/ https://www.instagram.com/swirlsuite/

This Throwback Episode is with Erica Crawford in 2018. She had just released Loveblock wine. The recording took place at Rake's Progress at The Line Hotel. Erica Crawford is co-founder of Crawford Wines and owner of organic wine producer, Loveblock Vintners. After serving a non-compete post their sale to Constellation Brands, she now focuses on organic farming and deep sustainability, producing wines under the Loveblock brand. https://www.instagram.com/loveblockwine/ https://loveblockwine.com/us/ @SwirlSuiteSwirlSuite@gmail.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Check out the Swirl Suite's Thanksgiving episode with Leslie Dabney, The Vineyard Mom. Leslie Dabney, also known as The Vineyard Mom, is a successful television and live event host, blogger, and social media influencer.She has hosted TV cooking segments on ABC affiliates, FOX affiliates, and many other stations.Leslie has a popular published cookbook, Take Me To The Vineyard, where she shares her fresh ingredient recipes with suggested wine pairings.https://www.instagram.com/thevineyardmomliving/https://thevineyardmom.blogspot.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@thevineyardmom