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Ep. 2397 Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Andrea Eby of Wine Scholar Guild | Masterclass US Wine Market

Ep. 2397 Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Andrea Eby of Wine Scholar Guild | Masterclass US Wine Market

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 Welcome to Episode 2397 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Andrea Eby of the Wine Scholar Guild. Key takeaways: Understanding the rising interest in wine education while consumption is in decline. How to empower trade professionals to educate customers confidently, without overwhelming them. Tips for translating Italian wine stories into language that resonates with American consumers. More about the guest: Andrea Eby Andrea Eby is the Italian programs director at the Wine Scholar Guild and a stage two Masters of Wine student with over a decade of experience in the wine trade. In 2020 she founded Vinsanity Consulting and Vinsanity School of Wine in Winnipeg, Canada. She imports Italian wines and consults for Italian wineries looking for help to navigate the complex Canadian market. Connect: Website: https://www.winescholarguild.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea_elizabeth_eby/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaeby More about the host: Barbara Fitzgerald With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarajeanfitz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com _______________________________ 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: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
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