On this episode, George sits down with Damien Wilson, Hamel Household College Chair of Wine Enterprise at Sonoma State College. They focus on Damien’s blue-collar roots rising up in Darwin, Australia and the way he began ingesting “Chateau Cardboard” earlier than being launched to his first bottle of wine. His hospitality profession journey, spanning barista to wine steward, impressed him to pursue 4 levels, together with a PhD, in wine enterprise.
From Adelaide to Burgundy and Sonoma County, Damien’s story is one among resilience and adaptation, together with studying French when he moved to France in 2006, humorously admitting he “spoke French like a Spanish cow.” Now a revered professional within the wine trade, he brings humor and authenticity to discussions about wine, tradition, and trade traits.
Tune in to listen to his fascinating insights and experiences!
