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Behind the Scenes with a Professional Keynote Speaker

Behind the Scenes with a Professional Keynote Speaker

by Karen MacNeil | Jun 23, 2025 | Book Author and Speaker

Summary:In this insightful blog, renowned keynote speaker and wine expert Karen MacNeil shares her most terrifying speaking experience—following a lineup of high-profile women including NBC’s Hoda Kotb and First Lady Laura Bush at a Fortune 100 leadership event....
Champagne—The Taste of Success

Champagne—The Taste of Success

by Karen MacNeil | Apr 27, 2025 | Book Author and Speaker, Wine in Society and Culture

In every new edition of my book The Wine Bible, the chapter on Champagne has gotten larger. (Not all chapters have). But there’s a lot to say (and love) about the world’s ultimate wine. Especially now. During my most recent research trip to the Champagne region, I...
The Most Comprehensive Tasting in the US of Top Chinese Wines

The Most Comprehensive Tasting in the US of Top Chinese Wines

by Karen MacNeil | Nov 8, 2024 | Book Author and Speaker, Tasting and Evaluating Wine

The first time I visited mainland China—in the winter of 1979—the country, isolated for decades, was one of the poorest in the world. Although European missionaries in China had planted grapes and made small amounts of wine in the mid 1800s, by 1979, there was no wine...
Engage. Inspire. Captivate.

Engage. Inspire. Captivate.

by Karen MacNeil | Nov 5, 2024 | Book Author and Speaker, Speaking Events

What Makes Great Wine Great? – A Corporate Tasting in AsiaYou can talk to an audience. But it’s a whole lot better if you engage, inspire, and captivate them.That’s my goal every time I give a corporate wine tasting, a wine masterclass, or a keynote speech. Most...
A Professional Wine Expert’s Tips for Your Next Corporate Event

A Professional Wine Expert’s Tips for Your Next Corporate Event

by Karen MacNeil | Oct 25, 2024 | Book Author and Speaker, Speaking Events

Do’s and Don’ts from an Inspirational SpeakerAs a speaker and author of The Wine Bible, one of the best selling books on wine, I give bespoke, exclusive wine tastings around the world. I’ve worked hard to ensure lively corporate events with a professional wine...
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The Single Perfect Cheese for Wine

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The Origin of the 750ml Wine Bottle

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