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What’s the difference between enjoying a glass of wine and actually understanding what’s in your glass?

On this episode of The Kingstonian Podcast, I sit down with Ian Nicholls, a sommelier and wine educator, to explore the fascinating world of wine — without getting too technical or taking ourselves too seriously.

Ian takes us through his own journey into the hospitality and wine industries; explains what becoming a sommelier really involves; what VQA means, how to approach a wine tasting, and perhaps the most important question of all: How do you figure out what wine you actually like?

We then head to Prince Edward County, Ontario, to discover what makes the region such an important wine destination. Ian also tells us about CountySips, his guided wine experiences, and a special event planned for November 7th, 2026 - Judgement of Kingston.

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For more info on the event: www.judgementofkingston.ca

For info on his guided wine tours: www.countysips.com

To contact him directly: Ian@countysips.com

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