Kiana Keys-The Unpolished Grape
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
Episode 301
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Kiana Keys-The Unpolished Grape
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 301 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! Kiana Keys-The Unpolished Grape On this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Kiana Keys, author of Unpolished Grape 101-The Basics of WineAnd Little Black Book of Food + Wine. Keys shares her journey into the world of wine, including her favorite wine story and the inspiration behind her books. The discussion delves into how Keys makes wine approachable and exciting for everyone, touching on her passion for sparkling wines and demystifying wine blends. Listeners will learn practical tips, including how to taste wine and build their palate. Keys also provides an overview of food and wine pairings, and gives actionable advice on how to use wine labels to confidently shop in a wine store. Tune in for a fun and informative conversation that will have you feeling more comfortable with every sip! For more information, visit Kiana Keys website at unpolishedgrape.com Cheers Kim and Mark 🍷🍷🍷 www.thewww.wine #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #WinePodcast #KianaKeys #UnpolishedGrape #WineEducation #WineTips #WinePairing #SparklingWine #WineBlends #WineLovers
Kiana Keys
WSET Certified Via NVWA
Kiana is a wife, mom, author, and lover of wine! Kiana is honored to have achieved the WSET Level 1, 2, and 3 certifications with distinction from Napa Valley Wine Academy, where she
demonstrated advanced knowledge for grape-growing, wine- making, wine theory, and proper wine-assessment. She is currently a candidate for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma certification with American Wine School.
Through her studies, Kiana gained a deep appreciation for wine history, science, and the art of it all! She also loves to build and design websites, cook, garden, crochet, and listen to jazz.
In 2024, Kiana self-published her first book entitled Unpolished Grape 101: The Basics of Wine. She is currently working on her second book which will focus on wine and food pairings.
Kiana chose the name "Unpolished Grape" for her handle and website because it describes the journey of learning about wine, but never truly knowing "it all." The name represents the willingness and commitment to continuously acquire knowledge about the world of wine.
WWW.UNPOLISHEDGRAPE.COM
