Five Questions With Chasity Cooper Wine Writer + Culture Expert

In this episode of Five Questions, we’re joined by Chasity Cooper, a journalist, storyteller, and passionate voice in the wine industry. Chasity shares how she blends her love of writing with a deep appreciation for wine, bringing underrepresented voices and regions to the forefront of wine conversation. From the Finger Lakes to Traverse City, crisp white blends to dry Riesling, Chasity walks us through what she"s drinking, what regions are worth your attention, and why jalapeños in Sauvignon Blanc may be helping new drinkers learn more about wine. She also opens up about travels to Bulgaria and a powerful story she wrote in the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, spotlighting the experiences and contributions of Black wine professionals. Topics covered: – How Chasity found her voice in wine media – What she’s drinking this summer (hint: it’s bright and zippy) – Two U.S. wine regions she says are flying under the radar – Jalapeño wine trends – Her most powerful wine writing experience—covering race and representation in the industry during the summer of 2020 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Vent Wine Podcast 00:19 Five Questions with Chastity Cooper 00:27 Chastity"s Relationship with Wine 01:12 Current Wine Preferences 01:55 Underrated Wine Regions 03:07 Wine Trends Chastity Dislikes 04:14 Memorable Wine Experiences 05:31 Impactful Wine Stories 07:20 Conclusion and Thanks The Vint Wine Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at Vintmarketplace.com or email Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com. Cheers!