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How One BAD Wine Led to a Thriving Wine Business with a TWIST | Stephanie Franklin


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Have you ever tasted a wine so bad it inspired you to create something better? That’s exactly how Fly Wines was born.

In this week’s episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Stephanie Franklin, CEO and founder of Fly Wines.

With a background in tech and marketing, Stephanie left her corporate job to venture into the world of wine, bringing a fresh perspective to an age-old industry.

Today, she shares the unique story behind Fly Wines, a wine company that combines the best of both worlds–beautiful packaging with high-quality, artisanal wines from underrepresented regions.

She also talks about her challenges as a woman of color in the wine industry and her mission to expand American palates beyond the typical Napa and Sonoma offerings.

If you’re curious about how quality wine and beautiful design can come together to create a fascinating wine-tasting experience, don’t miss this episode.

Tune in now!

 

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Stephanie Franklin’s journey into the wine industry (00:26)

The inspiration behind the creation of Fly Wines (03:23)

Living life and doing what you love (05:18)

Stephanie’s inspiration for making great wines (14:22)

Finding quality wines in underrepresented regions (16:07)

Enhancing consumer palates with unique wines  (22:52)

Challenges as a woman of color in the wine industry (29:06)

The importance of consumer education in wine (35:45)

Understanding Millennials and Gen Z wine preferences (38:24)

How wine tasting can enhance other aspects of life (41:04)

 

Additional Resources:

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👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WineTalksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

👉Visit Fly Wines for more information: https://flywines.club/

 

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