Welcome to Episode 1833, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Christina Juen-Wess in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Since 2023, Christian Wess has been cultivating 15 hectares of vineyards in the Kremstal, which her father amassed over 20 years. You can immediately feel the breath of fresh air: organic and plastic-free cultivation, loving care of the vines and respectful cellar work. The wines are allowed to mature for longer. The Rieslings from Erste Lage vineyards in particular are now being released a year later. An important player for the qualitative development of the Krems Valley. Connect: Website: Wess.at">www.weingut-Wess.at  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weingut.wess/  About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. Connect: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!