Ep 84Ever wondered what it takes to bring unique Mexican and Portuguese wines to your local shelves?Today’s guest, Dale Ott, is giving us a behind the scenes look at what it takes to import wine into the US. We talk about why she chose to import wines from Mexico and Portugal, as well as her meticulous selection process for importing wines - hint it’s all about building strong, trust-based relationships with producers. She places an emphasis on low-intervention wines that genuinely represent their regional lineage.She also dives into challenges faced by smaller wine producers and importers, like the exorbitant margins taken by distributors and the large increase in shipping costs, all of which contribute to higher consumer costs.Dale Ott is a sommelier-turned-importer who specializes in Mexican and Portuguese wine. Dale and her husband, Stephone Ott, are the owners of NOSSA imports. They have over 30 years of experience on all three tiers of the alcohol industry and are excited to shed light upon historically-relevant wine regions around the world that are making high quality wines deserving of international visibility.So, if you are ready to learn about the intricacies of importing Mexican and Portuguese wines, the dynamic factors impacting wine prices, the detailed journey from vineyard to your table, and the passionate efforts behind NOSSA imports, then this episode is for you. Connect with Dale:Shop - https://nossa-imports.myshopify.comInstagram - @nossaimportsEpisode Highlights:NOSSA Imports and Dale’s journeyVarious global and local factors that influence wine pricesWhy Dale imports Mexican wine and Portuguese wineLess-known wine histories of Mexican wine and Portuguese wineDale’s selection process for importing winesDale’s preference in wine distributors and who she refuses to work withChallenges in the market when it comes to imported winesImpact of the high margins taken by distributors in the USImpact on wine costs due to increased shipping costsThe wine import processWhat did you think of the episode? Text me!Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - [email protected]

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