{"podcast":{"title":"Italian Wine Podcast","slug":"italian-wine-podcast-326131","podcast_index_feed_id":326131,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/MJS8122694951","website_url":"http://www.italianwinepodcast.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/574248e4-87b2-11ee-ac3b-b71ab9b899c4/image/Italian_Wine_Podcast_Logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Italian Wine Podcast","episode_count":2775,"summary":"The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the fascinating world of Italian wine. New episodes are published every day – so stay tuned! With more grape varieties and more diverse grape growing regions than any other country in the world, the story of Italian wine is a rich and captivating one. While the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow in every corner of the globe, inspired by a deep affection for the Italian way of life, the Italian Wine Podcast seeks to entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T14:21:28.115493+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 2674 Beyond the Wine List: Inside Union Square Hospitality Group with Vincent Morrow MS | Masterclass US Wine Market","slug":"ep-2674-beyond-the-wine-list-inside-union-square-hospitality-group-with-vincent-morrow-ms-masterclass-us-wine-market","published_at":"2026-05-04T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131/ep-2674-beyond-the-wine-list-inside-union-square-hospitality-group-with-vincent-morrow-ms-masterclass-us-wine-market","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131","url":"https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/MJS4655949662.mp3","summary":"Welcome to Episode 2674 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with Vincent Morrow MS, Wine & Beverage Director at the Union Square Hospitality Group. Key Takeaways: Understand how restaurants can rebuild wine relevance through guest experience and hospitality. Explore how Union Square Hospitality Group approaches wine buying decisions across its restaurant portfolio. Learn the key principles behind designing successful restaurant wine programs today. More about the guest: Vincent Morrow is a Master Sommelier and Wine & Beverage Director at Union Square Hospitality Group. Previously, he served as Wine Director at PRESS Restaurant, where he helped oversee the world’s largest collection of Napa Valley wines and led the program to its first Wine Spectator Grand Award in 2022 — a rare recognition for a regionally focused wine list. A recipient of multiple industry honors, Vincent was named Michelin Guide California Sommelier of the Year and VinePair Next Wave Sommelier of the Year in 2022. His career includes experience at renowned restaurants such as The French Laundry, Benu, Gary Danko, and ONE65 in San Francisco. Beyond hospitality, Vincent is a strong advocate for diversity, mentorship, and greater accessibility in wine education and the broader wine industry. Connect: Website: https://www.ushg.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinnychaseswine/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-morrow-ms-582ba923/ More about the host: With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara Fitzgerald specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growt…","meta_description":"Welcome to Episode 2674 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with Vincent Morrow MS, Wine & Beverage Director at the Un…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2852,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/italian-wine-podcast-326131/episodes/ep-2674-beyond-the-wine-list-inside-union-square-hospitality-group-with-vincent-morrow-ms-masterclass-us-wine-market/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131/ep-2674-beyond-the-wine-list-inside-union-square-hospitality-group-with-vincent-morrow-ms-masterclass-us-wine-market.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}