Ep 578: Krister Bengtsson, Star Wine List Founder, Mosaic of Wine Series 2
Release Date: 03/06/2025
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info_outlineWe continue the Mosaic of Wine series today in the company of Krister Bengtsson, Star Wine List Founder. Star Wine List hosted their UK awards event on Monday 3 May. I’ll let you know how to discover of all this year’s winners at the end of the episode.
(00:00:08) The Mosaic of Wine intro
(00:01:08) Krister Bengtsson Origin Story - Journalism foundations, Founding Star Wine List, People in the business,
(00:21:30) Culture - Scandinavian influence
(00:36:30) Expertise - Awards and integrity
(00:45:00) Challenge - Attracting Younger Drinkers, Natural Wine
(00:51:30) Service and Purpose - The Future for Star Wine List
(00:01:30) Contact Details and Outro
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The New Investors
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GUEST CONTACT: Krister Bengtsson, Star Wine List Founder
2025 Star Wine List Award Winners: https://starwinelist.com/wine-story/as-dynamic-as-ever-winners-announced-in-star-wine-list-of-the-year-uk-with-the-buyer-2025
Date recorded: 13 Dec 2024
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