Welcome to Episode 2391 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Jamie Evans of The Herb Somm in California.

Key takeaways:

The rise of THC infused beverages: what does the industry look like in the US?
Similarities and differences between wine and cannabis markets
What does the future look like for these two different markets?

More about the guest:

Jamie Evans is the founder of The Herb Somm, a culinary-meets-cannabis blog and lifestyle brand focused on the gourmet side of the cannabis industry. Jamie is also the author of four books, a certified sommelier and entrepreneur and was named one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers in 2018.

Connect:

Website: https://www.theherbsomm.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theherbsomm/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-evans-95a4952b/

More about the host:

Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022, Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/

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