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Ep. 2783 The Suburban Gold Mine: Insights into New Jersey’s Wine Market with Brittney Abell | Mas...

Is New Jersey the untapped gold mine for Italian wine? In episode 2783, Marissa Muoio is joined by Brittney Abell to explore New Jersey’s wine market and the opportunities hiding within its affluent suburban retail and dining scene. Together, they unpack what makes the New Jersey consumer unique, why the state represents an important opportunity for Italian wine producers, and how brands can communicate more effectively with consumers who may be curious about wine but are often looking for familiar entry points. From organic and biodynamic practices to the importance of simplifying complex wine terminology, Brittney shares practical insights into how producers and wine professionals can make Italian wine more approachable, while building narratives that resonate with the American consumer. What makes New Jersey a “Suburban Gold Mine”? New Jersey’s affluent suburban communities offer a compelling mix of retail, dining, and wine consumers and understanding how to reach the

Gavin Newsom's Plumpjack Winery Compensation, Napa Wine Tastings Struggles & More Wine News

Don gets a case of birthday wines, covering a range of top New Zealand Chardonnays while Olly enjoys a Saumur-Champigny from Thierry Germain. This week's top stories feature two (well, three if you count or Most Expensive Zinfandel Top 10!) Californians: the struggling category of sit-down Napa wine tastings and Gavin Newsom's Plumpjack winery being the only winery to get compensation for the Pickett fire in 2025. We also go back to the 80s: shoulder pads, double-breasted jackets with rolled sleeves, the threat of nuclear war, and Chenin Blanc. A number of eyes are also on the latest Jane Anson interview (by Suzanne Mustacich) with Florence Cathiard of Château Smith Haut-Lafitte. This week, we look at the news that many younger drinkers prefer to use AI tools like ChatGPT to get wine recommendations rather than consult a sommelier; a new study finds early-harvest Chardonnay is "more susceptible" to oxidation; a cocaine haul is found in sparkling wine truck passing through Burgundy;

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