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Wine Industry Interviews

Conversations with wine importers, distributors, and industry experts sharing insights and market experience.

Inside Western Canada’s Wine Market

Inside Western Canada’s Wine Market: An Interview with Importer Christina Marciangelo

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Christina Marciangelo has been working in the wholesale wine industry for 30 years, including the last 10 with her own company, Salivate Wine Consulting Inc. She specializes in European wines—primarily from Italy, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, and France—focusing on smaller, family-owned wineries that often farm organically. True to her company’s name, Christina favors wines with ample freshness.

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Interview with a French Wine Importer — Part 2

Bordeaux, Strategy and Consumer Trends: Insights from Importer Adegas Travel | Part 2

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What does it really take to sell imported wine in France? In this interview, Bordeaux-based importer Caroline Maurin explains how shifting from Nice changed her business, why French consumers are drinking less but better, and what foreign producers often misunderstand about the market.

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Understanding the French Market for Imported Wines

Cracking the French Wine Market: Insights from Importer Adegas Travel | Part 1

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In this first part of our interview with wine importer Adegas Travel, we explore the complexities and opportunities of the French market for imported wines. From consumer preferences to distribution challenges, discover what it takes to succeed in one of the world’s most sophisticated wine markets.

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The Estonian Wine Market Through the Eyes of an Importer | Part 2: Market Dynamics

The Estonian Wine Market Through the Eyes of an Importer | Part 2: Market Dynamics

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In this second part of our interview with Mari Koppel, Import Manager of MOE OU, Ekaterina Strelyanaya dive deeper into the shifting dynamics of the Estonian alcoholic beverage market. From the evolving preferences of consumers to the challenges faced by importers and producers, Mari provides a unique perspective on the current state and future of the wine market in Estonia, with the aim to help producers better calibrate their choice of partners and build stronger collaborations.

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