Champagne, Retreats & Saying Yes to Alignment: My First Guest Episode!

Send a text to the show!

In this very special episode of Spiritual Growth & Wine, I sit down with the powerhouse trio behind the upcoming Wine Retreat in Champagne, France, happening September 15-20, 2025 with Erin Haag, Giancarlo Chapoutier, and Matt Quinones—for my very first guest interview on the podcast.

We dive into how this retreat came to life, what it really means to experience wine from the inside, and how each of them has followed their own path of growth, creativity, and alignment—to themselves and to the world of wine.

This is more than a wine trip. It’s a rare, VIP invitation to access high-profile, world-class winemakers—the kind of connections you simply can’t get on your own. This retreat opens the doors to an insider’s experience in Champagne, France, and I am beyond grateful to be attending.

Yes, you read that right—I’m attending, not hosting.
Usually, I’m inviting you to a retreat I’ve created. But this time, I said YES to a retreat that aligned deeply with my own journey. Because I don’t just guide transformation—I invest in it, too.

And if this retreat speaks to you, I’ve got a special bonus:
 When you register through my personal link, you’ll receive €250 off your spot.
→ Check out the full retreat details at: https://wine-retreats.com/
→ Use my affiliate link to access your bonus: 

Single Reservation paid-in-full

Single Reservation payment plan

Reservation with a Guest paid-in-full

Reservation with a Guest payment plan

During the episode, I’m also sipping on Belleruche Rosé by Chapoutier, one of my absolute favorite French wine brands. And yes—I’m sipping a Chapoutier while talking with a Chapoutier. Talk about a dream come true. If you’d like to sip along, check your local wine shop or search online to grab a bottle!

We also talk about:

• What makes this retreat unlike anything else in the wine or wellness world
• Why connection, curiosity, and intention matter more than expertise or status
• How aligned opportunities can unfold when you’re open to your next season

It’s more than a conversation—it’s a reflection of what happens when you follow alignment, not algorithms.
Consider this your invitation to witness growth in real time—and maybe feel your own next step rise up too.

Let’s stay connected

Tag me on Instagram @sipswithdenise or email me at [e-mail]—I’d love to know how these moments land for you.

Loving the show?
– Subscribe so you never miss an episode
– Leave a review—it helps more women find this space
– Share this episode with a friend who loves to sip and grow

Have a topic you’d love to hear explored—whether it’s in the spiritual realm or the world of wine? Or maybe a favorite wine you’d love to see paired with a deeper theme? Let me know. You just might hear it featured in a future episode.