Journey 014 - Shaking Up the World of Wine with Fourteen Drops

<p>£20 VOUCHER GIVEAWAY</p><p>Win a £20 voucher to use with Fourteen Drops. To enter the draw subscribe to my newsletter by following this link: https://www.regenerationstudio.co.uk/</p><p><strong>Part 1: Origins of Fourteen Drops (4:24)</strong></p><p>It is all about selecting the finest at Fourteen Drops, while ensuring there is a range of products at affordable prices. Where did Fourteen Drops start? We discuss Fiona's unexpected career change from costume designer to sommelier and the incredible roles she has had before opening up her own wine bar.</p><p><i>Key Questions</i></p><p><i><strong>Q3:</strong>  How do you become a sommelier and where did you end up working before you opened up your own wine bar and shop? (17:20)</i></p><p><i><strong>Q4:</strong> What inspired you to open Fourteen Drops? (19:55)</i></p><p><strong>Part 2: Experience the World of Wine (21:00)</strong></p><p>You would be hard-pressed to fine their wines easily anywhere else. Fiona explains why they chose to buy from smaller producers and why the story behind the wine is so important.</p><p><strong>Q5:</strong> <i>What is your preferred wine? (21:30)</i></p><p><i><strong>Q6</strong>: How do you choose your wines? How do you encourage people to try new wines? (24:20)</i></p><p><i><strong>Q7:</strong>  How do you select your cheeses, charcuterie and other products? (31:00)</i></p><p><strong>Part 3: ‘Wine is the Answer. What was the Question?’ (35:40)</strong></p><p>The demand for quality wine and cheese remained steady during lockdown. We discuss ways in which Fiona adapted to the situation and why wine is potentially beneficial for us and the growth of a natural wine movement in Teesside.</p><p><i><strong>Q8:</strong> How did you adapt to COVID-19 and lockdown?   (36:110)</i></p><p><i><strong>Q9:</strong> What was the hardest challenge during that time and what did you learn, in terms of running a business on the high street? (41:15)</i></p><p><i><strong>Q10: </strong>As a wine expert,<strong> </strong>what do you think about the potenti