Episode 8 – Katie Melchior

🍷 Wine With Friends Podcast – Episode 8 🍷

In Episode 8 of Wine With Friends, host Marcus Ginyard welcomes French educator and wine influencer Katie Melchior, better known as The French Wine Tutor.

Joining us at The Rabbit Hole, Katie shares how she built a platform dedicated to making French wine more approachable — including helping people confidently pronounce French wine regions, grapes, and terminology.
Marcus and Katie dive into her journey into the wine world, her travels throughout France, and her passion for discovering smaller producers where she can connect directly with the people behind the wine. She explains why those personal connections are at the heart of truly understanding what’s in your glass.

This episode is about curiosity, confidence, and breaking down barriers so more people can enjoy and engage with wine.

Pour a glass and join the conversation. 🍷

🙏 Special Thanks 🙏

A sincere thank you to The Rabbit Hole for the welcoming space and continued support that helps make these conversations possible. Special appreciation to Gary Crunkleton, Samantha Ward, and David Mikush for their encouragement, generosity, and behind-the-scenes support.

And of course, a heartfelt thank you to our special guest, Katie Melchior, for sharing her passion for wine education, travel, and helping people feel more confident exploring French wine.