Ep 2330 Sarah Abbott MW | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2330 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 188 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Sarah Abbott MW, founder and director of Swirl Wine Group. More about today’s guest: Sarah Abbott MW is a pioneering force in the world of wine, renowned for her expertise, innovation, and unwavering passion for the craft. With a career spanning over two decades in the wine industry, Sarah's journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to shaping the future of wine marketing and distribution. Sarah is the founder of marketing agency Swirl Wine Group, and the co-founder of The Old Vine Conference. She is a specialist in the wines of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG and has advised the Consorzio on UK market strategy for 5 years. Connect: Website: https://swirlwinegroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahabbottmw/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swirlwinegroup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-abbott-mw-45602a4/ More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age. Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History. In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website:  https://www.quaypress.uk   https://www.marcmillon.co.uk  https://www.vino.co.uk    https://www.quaypress.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!