engageMH: The Power of Mixing Podcast

In this celebratory episode, we honor International Women's Day and Women’s Month with La Grande Dame champagne and feature an inspiring interview with Martha Cisneros Paja, the dynamic CEO & Founder of Latina's Wine Club and a celebrated Wine Enthusiast Future 40 Tastemaker. Listeners are invited to raise their glasses in a collective toast, celebrating the excellence of women in the world of wine, honoring the legacy of the iconic La Grande Dame of Champagne, Madame Clicquot, and delving into Martha’s trailblazing story. Discover the passion, inspiration, and determination behind the creation of one of today's most popular wine clubs as Martha shares the influences who sparked her entrepreneurial spirit. It's a bubbly celebration of empowerment, excellence, and the extraordinary women shaping the world of wine.

21+ | Prestige cuvée champagne is one of life’s rarest and greatest pleasures. Join Angela, Rich, and Laura as they dive into the mysterious universe of Dom Pérignon, discover the iconic La Grande Dame, and fawn over the champagne that is all about pleasure, Krug Grande Cuvée. Nicolas Corraro, an enigmatic and entertaining NYC Sommelier and Beverage Director,  joins the show to add his expertise to the colorful champagne conversation. Pop! Fizz! Clink.

21+ | What makes champagne ‘champagne’? How do you properly open a bottle? How do you pronounce Moët and Veuve Clicquot? Learn all of this and more in this edutaining episode dedicated to one of life’s greatest pleasures: champagne! Angela, Rich, and Laura invite wine industry veteran, Nicole Burke, to discuss all things champagne and why your account should offer both Moët and Veuve Clicquot on your wine list, menu, or shelf.  Pop! Fizz! Clink. 

Ages 21+ | The world’s #1 selling cognac brand, Hennessy, has been crafting the future since 1765! This beloved house has been an icon in American pop culture since it first landed on our shores in 1794. In this episode, the team shares the Hennessy story and invites Jasmin Allen, Senior Vice President of Hennessy USA, to share Hennessy’s social impact and her own family story with the brand. Later in the show, award-winning Hennessy Ambassador, Sean Johnson, teaches how to craft a delicious Hennessy Reviver cocktail. Never Stop, Never Settle.

Ages 21+ | Glenmorangie and Ardbeg epitomize the bookends of the scotch category and are the focus for this episode. The team welcomes David Blackmore, Global Ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, to discuss all things peaty and not peaty. Later in the show, Moët Hennessy’s Mixologist, Charles Hardwick, demonstrates how to properly taste scotch like a pro and teaches the team how to craft an innovative and delicious Ardbeg Daiquiri. Slàinte Mhath!

21+ | The legendary Lynnette Marerro, co-founder of Speed Rack, MasterClass host, and award-winning bartender, joins the show to discuss her incredible career as well as her predictions for upcoming cocktail trends. Learn about Moët Hennessy’s first Trade Engagement & Advocacy team who are championing the ‘Power of Mixing’ at the world’s leader of luxury wines and spirits. And don’t miss ‘Up, Neat, & On the Rocks’, with Moët Hennessy’s first portfolio mixologist, Charles Hardwick, who teaches us how to craft a NY Sour with Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Terrazas de los Andes Malbec.

It’s a sparkling summer with, Chandon, America’s favorite pioneering winery where the sun never sets. In this episode, Angela, Laura, and Rich explore the rich history of Chandon and have a lively chat with Pauline Lohte, Director of Winemaking at Chandon California. Brian joins later in the show to showcase his tips for the perfect serve of Chandon Garden Spritz that is sure to surprise and delight!  

Angela, Laura, and Rich welcome special guest, Deena Sayers, a prominent bar and beverage consultant, to discuss tequila’s meteoric rise from pulque to super premium. They will also share ‘behind the bottle’ of Volcan X.A, and Brian teaches how to craft his delicious and innovative Volcan X.A Black Tie cocktail. 

See the world through rosé-colored glasses! Angela, Laura, and Rich share the history of rosé still wines, enlighten you with key things to know about Whispering Angel (America’s favorite rosé), and chat with Paul Chevalier, VP of Chateau d’Esclans. Make sure to stay tuned until the end because you don’t want to miss Brian’s delightfully innovative Angels in the Rye Field cocktail.

Age 21+ | On the premiere episode of engageMH, Angela, Laura, and Rich share the fascinating story of how the world's leader in luxury wines and spirits came to be, enlighten you with key things to know about Moët Hennessy's lighthouse brands, discover Seth Kaufman's incredible journey to becoming CEO of MH North America, and invite Brian to teach you how to craft a delicious French 75 cocktail!