Your Cool Aunts present The Wine Merchant

Seventh Binge - The Love War Champagne Collection

Sam goes back in time with Claire to a small village in France during WWII and into the Diary of another young woman - as she learns to live, love and survive in the caves of Champagne during the Nazi occupation. It's thrilling and charming with a bit of love tension in between - not to mention the characters and family that make this village a very special place in the caves of Champagne.

Sixth Binge: Lingering and A Hero's Welcome

Sam narrates an especially touching episode with two of Claire's Diary entries. In the first entry Claire describes her feelings about being in Laurente's company - just being and thinking with her too. The second entry covers Claire's delayed return to her favorite French Village along with the people there - a time to remember and cherish too.

Becoming (a Podcast)

Claire departs from her usual format as she writes a letter to the Listeners and Readers of the YourCoolAunts Podcast. She tells the inside story on how her Diary became a podcast with the help of Sam and Ted

Fifth Summer Binge

This episode will keep you entertained as Sam narrates a few classics. Sam dives into Claire's Diary entries from her college summers in France as a tour guide in the Champagne caves with: Common Traits, Adopted by a French Village, Decision Made and A Champagne Harvest Celebration

Fourth Summer Series

Summer Binge Series - Host and narrator Sam revisits a few of Claire's memorable stories from very different times in her life: Ultimate Passport, The Things You Love and String of Pearls – The Japanese Matchmaker

Third Summer Binge

The Summer Binge Series continues with Sam as she narrates a revisit of Claire's early memories in her Diary stories with: Ultimate Passport, Things You Love and String of Pearls

#3 Summer Series

Get to know the Cool Aunts in Claire's life with Sam as she narrates these 3 classics from the Diary: Ultimate Passport, Things You Love and String of Pearls.  Original Episode #'s 8, 9, 10.

#3 Summer Binge

Get to know the Cool Aunts in Claire's life with Sam as she narrates these 3 classics from the Diary: Ultimate Passport, Things You Love and String of Pearls. 

Second Summer Binge

Get to know all of the characters in Claire's travels to the vineyards and villages of France. This Binge series continues with new takes on three favorites from Claire's early Diary entries. In this episode Sam narrates Champagne Internship, Becoming and Diary Legacies - all from Claire's first summer in France. Visit YourCoolAunts.com for her original photography and much more. 

#2 Summer Binge

Get to know all of the characters in Claire's travels to the vineyards and villages of France. This Binge series continues with new takes on three favorites from Claire's early Diary entries. In this episode Sam narrates 5. Champagne Internship, 6. Becoming and 7. Diary Legacies. Visit YourCoolAunts.com for her Diary texts, original photography and much more. 

Introduction & The Summer Binge #1

For New Listeners or a re-visit - either way it's perfect for a Summertime Binge - newly recorded there are 3 of Claire's Diary entries in every podcast hosted by Sam. In this episode you'll hear listener favorites from the earliest days of Claire's Diary: Laurente's Arrival, Details Matter and Lost and Found.

Intro Summer 22 Binge Series

For New Listeners or a re-visit - either way it's perfect for a Summertime Binge - newly recorded there are 3 of Claire's Diary entries in every podcast hosted by Sam. In this episode you'll hear 3 favorites from the early days of Claire's Diary: Laurente's Arrival, Details Matter and Lost and Found.

60. Our Story

It's the Season IV Finale where Claire ties up several loose ends. The Diary legacy that was picked up by Claire years ago will continue for generations to come. There are many more of the old diaries from the Village -  Laurente and Elle DeLaVigne have been making plans once again. . .Claire picks up the mantle, and then makes her feelings for Alexandre official while Remi is never far away.

Finally - Our Story

It's the Season IV Finale where Claire ties up several loose ends. The Diary legacy that was picked up by Claire years ago will continue for generations to come. There are many more of the old diaries from the Village -  Laurente and Elle DeLaVigne have been making plans once again. . .Claire picks up the mantle, and then makes her feelings for Alexandre official while Remi is never far away.

59. Patience

One of Claire's most exciting diary entries where she recounts the final days of this mystery and investigation. A few more details before The Wine Merchant closes the file for the client Madame DeLaVigne and the mystery surrounding the counterfeit wine. A sad day for Alexandre is turned around as Claire waits her turn. Patiently.

Patience

One of Claire's most exciting diary entries where she recounts the final days of this mystery and investigation. A few more details before The Wine Merchant closes the file for the client Madame DeLaVigne and the mystery surrounding the counterfeit wine. A sad day for Alexandre is turned around as Claire waits her turn. Patiently.

58. Delusional

Alexandre's cousin Robert runs out of luck but thinks he still has one more chance. He has lost touch with his own reality. The family vineyard is safe in Alexandre's hands and there are still a number of mysteries for Claire to solve with Analise and her pack of 'little wolves' - (mes petit loups).

Delusional

Alexandre's cousin Robert runs out of luck but thinks he still has one more chance. He has lost touch with his own reality. The family vineyard is safe in Alexandre's hands and there are still a number of mysteries for Claire to solve with Analise and her pack of 'little wolves' - (mes petit loups).

57. It's Time

This is it. The time has come to execute our plan ‘L’Operation’ and kill at least two birds with this one stone we hold. Fingers crossed – allons-y. 

It's Time

This is it. The time has come to execute our plan ‘L’Operation’ and kill at least two birds with this one stone we hold. Fingers crossed – allons-y. 

56. Madame General

Analise Huron uses the skills she learned in the Resistance. Thank god for Analise, no doubt that she’s a CoolAunt. She stepped into The Wine Merchant without knowing and without asking. She accepted things as they are and the people too. She never criticizes and she always finds a way to make the best of every thing and every situation. The label of optimist falls short as well as that of leader. Analise is so much more to each and every one of us. I think she has well-earned another Legion...

Madame General

Analise Huron uses the skills she learned in the Resistance. Thank god for Analise, no doubt that she’s a CoolAunt. She stepped into The Wine Merchant without knowing and without asking. She accepted things as they are and the people too. She never criticizes and she always finds a way to make the best of every thing and every situation. The label of optimist falls short as well as that of leader. Analise is so much more to each and every one of us. I think she has well-earned another Legion...

Updates

Claire's quiet Sunday is turned around by Barret's call from Hong Kong and this changes everything. Alexandre learns the fate of his wine through Analise and Brigitte's brilliant idea. The Resistance lives on through Analise.

55. Updates

Claire's quiet Sunday is turned around by Barret's call from Hong Kong and this changes everything. Alexandre learns the fate of his wine through Analise and Brigitte's brilliant idea. The Resistance lives on through Analise.

54. Night Shift

Things are heating up as Claire and Brigitte get into Alexandre's case of the missing wine. 

Night Shift

Things are heating up as Claire and Brigitte get into Alexandre's case of the missing wine. 

53. We've Had A Call

Everything is moving along with Alexandre's 'situation' - until Laurente calls for an ungent meeting of The Wine Merchant. Her dear and very important friend needs their help immediately. It's an all hands on deck moment so Alexandre will have to go it alone for now - or will he?

We've Had A Call

Everything is moving along with Alexandre's 'situation' - until Laurente calls for an ungent meeting of The Wine Merchant. Her dear and very important friend needs their help immediately. It's an all hands on deck moment so Alexandre will have to go it alone for now - or will he?

For An Old Friend

Claire thought things were moving along smoothly, until they weren't. So much was happening and there were so many things moving in different directions. Everyone seems to have an old friend but this one is for Analise's old friend too.  Henri was a true blue good friend dating back to the Resistance and she has always kept an eye out for his family even though he's  gone. Now it's all about the vineyard he built. 

52. For An Old Friend

Claire thought things were moving along smoothly, until they weren't. So much was happening and there were so many things moving in different directions. Everyone seems to have an old friend but this one is for Analise's.  Henri was a true blue good friend dating back to the Resistance and she has always kept an eye out for his family even though he's  gone. Now it's all about the vineyard he built. 

51. Don't Ask How & Don't Ask Why

Claire has decided to help Alexandre. There is something very wrong with the wine from his family's vineyard and he needs help finding the problem and the culprit. All this action against the backdrop of maybe something more than 'a friendship' developing between the two of them. Brigitte plays a significant role as they begin to assess and investigate the problem. 

Don't Ask

Claire has decided to help Alexandre. There is something very wrong with the wine from his family's vineyard and he needs help finding the problem and the culprit. All this action against the backdrop of maybe something more than 'a friendship' developing between the two of them. Brigitte plays a significant role as they begin to assess and investigate the problem. 

Need to Know

The Wine Merchant is real. Claire finally reveals the 'other' work of The Wine Merchant - most of it, just enough - to Alexandre. 

50. Need to Know

The Wine Merchant is real. Claire finally reveals the 'other' work of The Wine Merchant - most of it, just enough - to Alexandre. 

Help Wanted

Alexandre turns to Claire for some help. He didn’t know where to turn or what he was getting into - and neither did she. Claire is so caring and possibly too much so. Either way, there's a great deal of interest between the two of them.

49. Help Wanted

Alexandre turns to Claire for some help. He didn’t know where to turn or what he was getting into - and neither did she. Claire is so caring and possibly too much so. Either way, there's a great deal of interest between the two of them.

Family Ties

Alexandre is out and about promoting the wines of his region as well as his own award winning recent vintage. Until something goes very wrong with his sample wine.

48. Family Ties

47. Grand Opening

Claire has returned to France to start her new business. She found a shop and it's perfect. Brigitte was instrumental in finding the right place. Claire calls it equal parts wine shop, cafe and bookstore. Have a seat and stay for a while.

Grand Opening

Claire has returned to France to start her new business. She found a shop and it's perfect. Brigitte was instrumental in finding the right place. Claire calls it equal parts wine shop, cafe and bookstore. Have a seat and stay for a while.

46. Yes We Can

Laurente has inspired Claire once again and now she is ready to work with the members of The Wine Merchant. Claire  could never pass on the chance to join these women at The Wine Merchant to defend and protect not only their products, but also the terroir - the reputation of the source. It's the only thing that truly matters.

Yes You Can

Laurente has inspired Claire once again and now she is ready to work with the members of The Wine Merchant. Claire  could never pass on the chance to join these women at The Wine Merchant to defend and protect not only their products, but also the terroir - the reputation of the source. It's the only thing that truly matters.

45. Count Me In

When Grace needed help Laurente answered her call but there was so much more to be done.  As the village's defacto mayor, Laurente cared about the reputation of the place and the wine. As to the farmers and vintners; she amassed their information, knew things the Committee could never penetrate and importantly, she cared at least as much as they did - sometimes more so. Laurente was the right woman at the right time and this time, it was she who needed assistance helping the others. This is ...

Count Me In

When Grace needed help Laurente answered her call but there was so much more to be done.  As the village's defacto mayor, Laurente cared about the reputation of the place and the wine. As to the farmers and vintners; she amassed their information, knew things the Committee could never penetrate and importantly, she cared at least as much as they did - sometimes more so. Laurente was the right woman at the right time and this time, it was she who needed assistance helping the others. This is ...

44. The Chairman's Problem

Grace shares the details of how she became involved with the wine business - and how she called upon Laurente for help with a very serious  client problem.

The Chairman's Problem

Grace shares the details of how she became involved with the wine business - and how she called upon Laurente for help with a very serious  client problem.

43. But First . . .

Claire needed Grace and Sid to answer a few more questions before she spoke to Barret and Laurente. She reminisces about her career path in the wine business - it's about the good and the not-so-good people and their intentions. Her decision is obvious, but she wants to go into this business arrangement with her eyes wide open - no more surprises.

But First . . .

Claire needed Grace and Sid to answer a few more questions before she spoke to Barret and Laurente. She reminisces about her career path in the wine business - it's about the good and the not-so-good people and their intentions. Her decision is obvious, but she wants to go into this business arrangement with her eyes wide open - no more surprises.

But First . . .

Claire needed Grace and Sid to answer a few more questions before she spoke to Barret and Laurente. She reminisces about her career path in the wine business - it's about the good and the not-so-good people and their intentions. Her decision is obvious, but she wants to go into this business arrangement with her eyes wide open - no more surprises.

New Day

Grace and Sid create a new business plan for Claire. The new plan offers Claire a pathway for her new business to succeed.  But first, Claire must agree to absolute secrecy. Relieved and shocked Claire listens to their plan and agrees to think about the offer overnight.  Her last question is a broad one - is there anyone else involved that I should know about? Their answer shocks her once more - Claire cannot believe that she is the last to know. How could this have happened without her know...