Clean Sips and Fresh Starts

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When one door closes, another one opens—with a perfectly chilled glass of clean crafted wine waiting for you. Mercedes Ludwig's story of resilience and reinvention in the wine industry demonstrates exactly what the Spandex and Wine podcast is all about: finding balance between healthy living and life's pleasures.

After Traveling Vineyard unexpectedly closed in December 2023, Mercedes didn't waste time mourning what was lost. Instead, she channeled her passion for wine education and community into a new venture with Scout and Cellar just one month later. Her transition story resonates with anyone who's faced an unexpected ending and found the courage to begin again.

What makes Mercedes' wine journey particularly fascinating is her evolution from a 24-year-old novice who "didn't know anything about wine" to a passionate advocate for clean crafted wines. Scout and Cellar's transparent approach—providing detailed "soil to sip" reports tracing each wine's journey from vineyard to bottle—allows Mercedes to offer something most wineries can't: complete transparency about what's in your glass. Zero added sugar, no pesticides, and comprehensive nutritional information appeal to today's health-conscious wine lovers who still want to enjoy their favorite beverage without mystery ingredients.

Mercedes beautifully balances her wine business with her full-time factory job and her own wellness journey. She shares candidly about losing 40 pounds in 2020, regaining some weight, and then finding a more sustainable approach to health through simple portion control and whole foods rather than restrictive dieting. Her practical approach to wellness mirrors her wine philosophy: life is about enjoyment and balance, not deprivation.

Whether you're looking to pivot in your career, find more balance in your health journey, or simply discover cleaner wines that won't leave you feeling "funky" the next day, Mercedes' conversation offers practical wisdom and genuine inspiration. Connect with her on social media to follow her journey and explore Scout and Cellar's clean crafted wines.

Pour something in your glass that makes you happy and join us for this uplifting conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of community.

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