A Cork in the Road Episode 174 - Inside the World of Wine Importing and Opening a Jeroboam of Tissot with Thomas Meunier of Authentique Vin LIVE at The Vine Club in Atlanta
Episode 174 of A Cork in the Road brings the energy of a live audience straight to your headphones with a dynamic conversation and tasting recorded at The Vine Club in Atlanta, GA. We continue our mission of making wine more human and accessible this time through a behind-the-scenes look at the world of wine importing. In front of one of the largest audiences in the show’s history and a record-breaking impressive lineup of wines, we sit down with Thomas Meunier of Authentique Vin Selections, a French wine importer based in North Carolina. Originally from the Loire Valley, Thomas began his journey in wine working alongside his mentor, the late Frédéric Mabileau, where he developed a deep respect for vineyard-driven winemaking and the philosophy that wine is made in the vineyard. Now, through his import portfolio, Thomas champions organic and biodynamic producers whose wines express a true sense of place, personality, and purpose. This episode offers a rare, import-focused perspective on the wine industry, exploring the vital role importers play as storytellers and connectors between producers and consumers. The conversation also takes a creative turn, as guests are challenged to describe wines through emotions, memories, music, and movies moving beyond traditional tasting notes to uncover the deeper, more personal emotions wine can evoke. With a room full of Atlanta wine professionals, an electric atmosphere, and a tasting that turned into an unforgettable afterparty, this episode captures the joy, community, and storytelling at the heart of wine culture. You can learn more about the Authentique Vin portfolio and their distribution network by visiting www.authentiquevin.com.
Recorded April 1, 2026 with a live audience at The Vine Club in Atanta, GA
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