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Welcome to The Fizz by me, Margot Mazur. I’m a sommelier, a wine educator, and consultant. This newsletter mostly contains interviews with folks in the wine industry—winemakers, sommeliers, shop owners and employees, servers, farmers, scientists, and everyone in between. There will also be some deep dives into specific wine-related topics, such as under-represented regions, the history of American winemaking, a look into wine additives, and the technical side of preventing wine from turning into vinegar (wine nerd stuff).

We’ll focus on topics pertaining to the wine world, from biodynamics to buying trends. We’ll talk through issues around diversity, farming and labor practices, grape genealogy, and so much more. I’m really excited to see this newsletter evolve and grow with you and your interests.

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