In this episode of Five Questions, we’re joined by Chasity Cooper, a journalist, storyteller, and passionate voice in the wine industry. Chasity shares how she blends her love of writing with a deep appreciation for wine, bringing underrepresented voices and regions to the forefront of wine conversation.

From the Finger Lakes to Traverse City, crisp white blends to dry Riesling, Chasity walks us through what she's drinking, what regions are worth your attention, and why jalapeños in Sauvignon Blanc may be helping new drinkers learn more about wine. She also opens up about travels to Bulgaria and a powerful story she wrote in the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, spotlighting the experiences and contributions of Black wine professionals.

Topics covered:
– How Chasity found her voice in wine media
– What she’s drinking this summer (hint: it’s bright and zippy)
– Two U.S. wine regions she says are flying under the radar
– Jalapeño wine trends
– Her most powerful wine writing experience—covering race and representation in the industry during the summer of 2020

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Vent Wine Podcast
00:19 Five Questions with Chastity Cooper
00:27 Chastity's Relationship with Wine
01:12 Current Wine Preferences
01:55 Underrated Wine Regions
03:07 Wine Trends Chastity Dislikes
04:14 Memorable Wine Experiences
05:31 Impactful Wine Stories
07:20 Conclusion and Thanks

The Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email [email protected].

Cheers!