Talks at Google The Wine Bible | Karen MacNeil
Feb 7, 2025
Join award-winning wine expert Karen MacNeil, author of 'The Wine Bible,' as she unpacks the art of wine appreciation. She reveals insights from her latest edition, redefining wine writing to make it accessible and fun. Discover the rich history of Madeira wine and its unlikely pairings, along with the impact of climate change on vineyards. Karen discusses the evolution of wine perception and the rise of mom-and-pop wineries, painting a vivid picture of America's diverse wine landscape.
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Eco-Friendly Wine Choices
- Reduce your carbon footprint by avoiding wines in heavy bottles.
- Lighter bottles or alternative packaging like bag-in-box are eco-friendlier choices.
Augmented Reality Wine
- Karen MacNeil highlights 19 Crimes, an Australian wine using augmented reality labels.
- Downloading an app brings the "criminal" on the label to life, narrating their story.
Wine Glass Myths
- Challenge wine-drinking habits by holding stemmed glasses by the bowl.
- Unless using hand cream, hand temperature doesn't significantly affect wine temperature, unlike oily fingerprints.
