# Ep. 2717 Meet Mary Ewing-Mulligan MW, the Author behind “Wine for Dummies” | Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131/ep-2717-meet-mary-ewing-mulligan-mw-the-author-behind-wine-for-dummies-grandi-langhe-e-il-piemonte-del-vino-2026 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131/ep-2717-meet-mary-ewing-mulligan-mw-the-author-behind-wine-for-dummies-grandi-langhe-e-il-piemonte-del-vino-2026.md Podcast: [Italian Wine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131) Published: 2026-06-21T06:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/ Audio file: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/MJS9491972909.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/italian-wine-podcast-326131/episodes/ep-2717-meet-mary-ewing-mulligan-mw-the-author-behind-wine-for-dummies-grandi-langhe-e-il-piemonte-del-vino-2026 Duration seconds: 873 ## Resource Welcome to episode 2717 of the Italian Wine Podcast recorded live at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026. As an official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026, Piedmont's premier wine event that took place on January 26-27, in Turin. Join top producers, buyers, and experts to explore emerging styles, winemaking innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, revealing Piedmont's impact on the global wine scene. Today, Stevie Kim’s guest is Mary Ewing-Mullingan MW. One of the most influential figures in the wine industry, Mary became the first woman in the United States to earn the prestigious Master of Wine title in 1992. During the interview, she reflects on how this achievement paved the way for her to introduce the WSET certification to the U.S. through the International Wine Center (IWC), which she co-founded. She also shares the story behind the creation of the bestselling Wine For Dummies and discusses her expectations, impressions, and experiences at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026. About the Grandi Langhe: Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine events, dedicated to showcasing the excellence of Piedmont. Organized with the support of the region’s leading wine consortia, it brings together hundreds of producers representing top denominations such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero, Gavi, Asti, and Alta Langa. The event is designed as a key meeting point for international trade, offering tastings, professional networking, and a powerful snapshot of Piedmont’s role in the global wine market. Discover more: https://www.gr… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/italian-wine-podcast-326131/episodes/ep-2717-meet-mary-ewing-mulligan-mw-the-author-behind-wine-for-dummies-grandi-langhe-e-il-piemonte-del-vino-2026/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131/ep-2717-meet-mary-ewing-mulligan-mw-the-author-behind-wine-for-dummies-grandi-langhe-e-il-piemonte-del-vino-2026.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.