Tasting Table Exclusive Interview: Why Katie Lee Is Passionate About Bringing Organic Wine To The Mainstream

Katie Lee Biegel is a bestselling cookbook author, a host on the popular Food Network series “The Kitchen,” and now, she can add wine co-founder to her already impressive resume. Biegel told us in an exclusive interview that she had been trying to eat clean food for years, but realized she wasn’t putting as much thought into what she was drinking. The West Virginia native revealed this changed after she had her daughter and soon realized a glass of wine was impacting her much differently than before, causing her to feel “foggy” and giving her a “hazy headache feeling.”

This ultimately sent Biegel down a path of doing more research into how fermented fruit drinks are made, and she realized there weren’t many organic options. When she happened to meet sustainability-focused winemakers Jordan and Adam Sager, the trio immediately realized they shared a passion for creating a product that was free from any harmful additives or preservatives.

Their brand, Kind of Wild, focuses on the importance of ingredients and pays attention to how the grapes are grown with a focus on the environment. We spoke to Biegel more about what makes these types of wines unique, what some of the biggest mistakes are when it comes to cooking with alcohol, which chef has given her the best advice, and what fans can expect to see on the next season of “The Kitchen.”