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How Master Sommelier Laura Maniec Built Corkbuzz, Became an Ambassador for Vinho Verde, and Makes Wine Less Intimidating, Ep 121
Episode 121
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
"Wine is the way we connect. It makes the world smaller in many ways." - Laura ManeicOn the podcast today, a woman who’s been wowing the wine world since she started work as a sommelier at the ripe old age of 21. Today, she owns one of the buzziest wine concepts around. Corkbuzz is part wine bar, restaurant and education center. Laura Maniec is a Master Sommelier and a master of bringing people together to learn about wine, enjoy good food and wine and spirited conversation. Laura’s been educating folks on wine even before she opened the doors to her first Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar in New York City. A sommelier prep course at New York’s former Windows on the World led Laura on a path to roles at various restaurants in New York and Las Vegas, where she was encouraged to pursue the Master Sommelier certification. She became a mentor for others on that path and continues to educate a new generation of wine lovers and professionals alike. Corkbuzz is just as buzzy as it was when it opened in 2011. Laura also takes us inside her role as U.S. Ambassador for Vinho Verde, Portugal’s vibrant wine region. She celebrates the freshness, affordability, and versatility of Portuguese wines — and encourages us to explore beyond the usual bottles.Laura’s mission is clear: make wine approachable, joyful, and endlessly fascinating.
