Press & Media

Kiana Keys, DipWSET

Wine Educator & Translator

Unpolished Grape press, media, interviews, and podcast conversations about insights on wine, culture, and making wine more accessible.

The 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards

Long-listed in 2 2026 categories

Laurent-Perrier Award for Best Global Wine Communication in Long-Form Writing
TexSom Award for Best Wine Communicator in Short-Form Writing

The Chicago Tribune: " Black wine visionaries in Chicago are reimagining wine culture"

Press Release: "The Beverly Review"

Press Release: "Wine Business"

Interview: "Wine News Noir"

Interview: "The Wonderful World of Wine"

Interview: "I Bring the Wine"

Interview: "Books & Bottles"

Interview: "Love Cork Screw"

Interview: "Cork and Fizz"

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Kiana Keys

I’m Kiana Keys –
wine educator, wine translator, and the founder of Unpolished Grape.

Wine Education

How Soil Affects Wine: Understanding Vineyard Soil Types

May 11, 2026

What Flavors Can You Taste in Wine Besides Fruit?

May 4, 2026

Stainless Steel vs Oak: Why It Changes Wine Flavor

April 8, 2026

Wine & Food

Today’s 1 Minute Read: What Is a Restaurant’s “House Wine?”

April 27, 2026

Today’s 1 Minute Read: How to Bring Wine to a Dinner Party

April 6, 2026

Unpolished Grape 101: Wine & Red Meat Pairings!

February 20, 2026

Wine Tips & Hacks

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Are Screw Caps Better Than Cork?

June 15, 2026

Today’s 1 Minute Read: Wine & Relaxing

June 1, 2026

How to Build a Go-To Wine Rotation (Take The Guess-Work Out)

May 25, 2026

Essays

Should I Decant My Wine?

June 12, 2026

What’s the Best Wine for Beginners?

June 8, 2026

What Is the “Poor Man’s Champagne”?

June 3, 2026

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