Italian Wine Highlights: Kerner, Garda DOC, and Burgundy Goals
Susannah’s 2025 wine highlights: Kerner in Alto Adige, Garda DOC’s low‑alcohol push, Gen Z classroom insights, and a Burgundy study comeback.
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Italian Wine Highlights: Kerner, Garda DOC, and Burgundy Study
From Alto Adige’s Kerner to Garda DOC’s low-alcohol push, Susannah’s 2025 highlights span brand ambassadorship, teaching Gen Z, and diving deep into Burgundy.
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From Kerner to Garda DOC: Susannah’s 2025 Wine Highlights, Trends
A laid-back look at Susannah’s 2025 wine highlights: Kerner love, Garda DOC’s low-alcohol move, Italian co-ops, teaching Gen Z, and Burgundy study vibes.