In this episode, George sits down with Damien Wilson, Hamel Family Faculty Chair of Wine Business at Sonoma State University. They discuss Damien’s blue-collar roots growing up in Darwin, Australia and how he started drinking “Chateau Cardboard” before being introduced to his first bottle of wine. His hospitality career journey, spanning barista to wine steward, inspired him to pursue four degrees, including a PhD, in wine business. From Adelaide to Burgundy and Sonoma County, Damien’s story is one of resilience and adaptation, including learning French when he moved to France in 2006, humorously admitting he “spoke French like a Spanish cow.” Now a respected expert in the wine industry, he brings humor and authenticity to discussions about wine, culture, and industry trends. Tune in to hear his fascinating insights and experiences!

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By Barbara Barrielle Damien Wilson, Ph.D, The Hamel Family Faulty Chair of Wine Business at Sonoma State, is never boring. That bodes well for his students, of course, but for the rest of us, his colorful analysis of the wine industry and his predictions for the future are always layered with a bit of humor. […] The post The HENRYs Offer the Greatest Opportunity for the Wine Sector in 2021 appeared first on Wine Industry Advisor. Url:https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/22/henrys-offer-opportunity-wine-sector-2021?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=henrys-offer-opportunity-wine-sector-2021 Published Date:Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:18:45 +0000