Introvert Wine Podcast by Xeniya
Exploring the world of wine one episode at a time.
From a view point of a sommelier and serial wine traveller.
Nerdiness level: beginner, sommelier level: medium, excitement level: advanced!
I'm a sommelier from Kazakhstan, currently working and studying in France. I have an undying passion to explore every wine corner in this world and share it with you - one episode at a time.
I also specialise in marketing, communications, PR and events. Bringing in past experience in Human Ressources, I'm curios about people in wine and their stories.
A serial wine pins&diplomas collector: DipWSET with Merit, Weinakademiker, Italian Wine Ambassador, Cava Advanced Educator, finalist of Best Sommelier of Kazakhstan, completed courses on: Champagne, Burgundy, Jerez, Swiss Wines, Wines of South Africa, Wines of Australia, Rioja... More coming;)
Introvert Wine Podcast by Xeniya
Episode 21: Dry January
🎙️Episode 21: Dry January 🍷
This episode of the Introvert Wine Podcast is a very personal one.
In January, I did Dry January as a wine professional — not to prove a point, not to demonise wine, but out of curiosity. To explore what sobriety and moderation can realistically look like when wine is your job, your passion, and your culture.
In this episode, I talk about:
🍺 What actually works in the no- and low-alcohol world (spoiler: beers are winning)
🍷 How zero-alcohol wines are made — and why it’s complicated
🧠Working in wine while sober (yes, possible… but nuanced)
🧩 The mental and psychological side of alcohol in our industry
✨ The very real physical benefits of drinking less
There’s still a lot of scepticism around no/low alcohol — especially in traditional wine countries — but this category is growing fast. From legislation in France and Italy to expanding no/low sections at wine fairs like Wine Paris, it’s clear: this conversation isn’t going away.
This isn’t a manifesto. It’s an experiment, a reflection, and an invitation to think about balance, mindfulness, and adaptability in wine.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
And if you’re navigating Dry January, moderation, or just questioning your relationship with alcohol — you’re not alone.
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