Miami, FL (July 9, 2024) – Barton & Guestier (B&G), the renowned wine house celebrating nearly 300 years of history, announced the launch of its first podcast, “Do You Speak B&G?” The podcast, now available to stream on Spotify, serves as a resource for wine professionals, enthusiasts, and those in the wine industry eager to deepen their knowledge and passion for French wine.
“Do You Speak B&G?” is hosted by Omar Barbosa, a distinguished sommelier who has twice been named Best Sommelier of Mexico and more recently Best Sommelier of Bordeaux Wines. The show aims to inform and inspire its audience with his expertise and passion for wine. In the first episode, Omar is joined by Jayson Bermond, the Sales Director for the Southeastern USA at BGPL USA. Together, they unravel the complexities of French appellations, providing valuable insights and answering questions to enhance listeners’ understanding of the French wine system.
“We are proud to officially launch the ‘Do You Speak B&G’ podcast, marking a significant step towards our goal of making French wine more accessible. As we approach Barton & Guestier’s 300th anniversary in 2025, we aim to offer every wine lover the chance to explore and appreciate the great wines of France through innovative avenues like this podcast. We are excited to support the wine industry, especially young professionals aspiring to leave their mark in the world of wine,” said Carlos Varela, CEO of BGPL USA.
Established in 1725 by Irishman Thomas Barton in Bordeaux, France, B&G is the city’s oldest winehouse still in operation. Having blossomed into an international powerhouse, B&G now reaches over 130 countries worldwide. The brand offers a journey through France with a diverse selection of wines, catering to both occasional wine drinkers and connoisseurs alike, while maintaining consistent quality and style, vintage after vintage.
“Do You Speak B&G” is now available to listeners on Spotify, and consumers can shop B&G wines at major retailers and online at shop.bgpl-usa.com, shipping to 38 states nationwide.
About BGPL USA
The importer and marketer of Barton & Guestier, Patriarche and Listel brands in the U.S., BGPL USA offers a comprehensive portfolio of French wines for the US market. Barton & Guestier is the oldest winehouse of Bordeaux, with three centuries of winemaking history and award-winning wines sourced from almost two hundred winegrowers in France. Based in Beaune, Patriarche is a Bourgogne winehouse specialized in the Charmat Method and Traditional Method sparkling wines as well as still AOC wines. Patriarche’s underground cellars, the largest in Europe, age 3 million bottles and welcome about 45,000 visitors each year. Listel is the maker of the best-selling rosé wine sold in France.
Social Media: @barton.guestier, @veuveduvernay, @listelusaofficial; Website: www.bgpl-usa.com.
