Wine Talks with Paul K.
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Wine Talks with Paul K.
All you knew about wine is about to bust wide open… We are going to talk about what really happens in the wine business, and I'm taking no prisoners. Learn more at: https://www.winetalkspodcast.com/. I am your host, Paul Kalemkiarian, 2nd generation owner of the Original Wine of the Month Club, and...
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493 episodis
Independent Filmmaking and Wine: Chris McGilvray on Craft, Passion, and Perseverance
There has been an uptick in wine media. The series "Drops of God" has raised an eyebrow. It has become quite common when I am speaking about wine that...
From Ribera del Duero to Tokaj: The Global Journey of Vega Sicilia With Pablo Alvarez
It is impossible to speak of the wines from Spain...at least the famous ones, without speaking about 1.) the Ribero del Duero and 2.) Vega Sicilia. Wh...
Beyond Classification: Château Quintus, Wine Passion, and Reimagining Saint-Émilion's Legacy: Nils Vaincot
It is crazy interesting to me that a winery as young as Quintus, in such an established and historical area as Saint Emilion, can make such waves when...
From Air Force Dreams to Napa Icons: Trevor Duling's Unexpected Wine Journey
When I recorded this episode, Trevor was the Director and Head Winemaker of the famed Beaulieu Vineyards. And, one of the reasons I ventured into a co...
Château d'Yquem: Exploring Wine, Noble Rot, and Human Emotion with Lorenzo Pasquini
Wine is experiential. It is what the industry has to hang its hat on. Each glass needs to conjure up emotion, memories and a sense of being.
My...
Navigating Restaurant Legacies with Nancy Silverton: The Evolution of Dining and Social Media
When one thinks of the "food revolution" of America, a few names show themselves immediately. In that this movement started in California and namely L...
WT Jesse AUDIO MJ
By all intensive purposes, this is Wine Talks 501st episode...crazy to think of all those guests, research, production, and insight that goes into cre...
Ancient Grapes and Modern Wines: Journey of Juliana Del Aquila
When at Wine Paris, I visited the booths of many countries. Catching up with old friends, and forging new relationships to help move the needle in win...
Inside Bordeaux: Wine, Terroir, and Emotional Experiences with Dominique Arangoits
When I visited Paris in 1993, I had been helping my parents sell my grandmothers house. My father said "we are taking you and Sandra to Tour D'Argent....
From Bankruptcy to Barefoot: A Journey Through Wine Industry Hard Knocks
This is a true story. in 1989, Michael Houlihan came to my office. He had a vision of wine brand (the story of why he had a vision is crazy in itself)...
From Industrial Vineyards to Artisan Wines: A Conversation on Wine's True Identity
In as large as the wine trade is, it is really a small, tight knit industry. It takes a certain love of the lifestyle, the product and the people to s...
From Vineyards to AI: How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Wine with Laurent David.
Wine and tech have had their disagreements. There are pundits on both sides of the fence of tech in wine and when I heard there was a LA Wine Tech boo...
Wine Talks with Paul Mabray: Navigating the Digital Evolution of the Wine Industry
Next week, I am in Paris. And I have the privledge to document the session on "Rethinking The WIne Business." Two of the prominent panel members are P...
The Evolution of Bordeaux: Old Vines, Climate Change, and the Future of Fine Wine
I have to say that I can pick ém. My love of Bordeaux and the volume of Bordeaux I have tasted has lead me to Chateau Haut Bailly. Under the tootlidge...
From Endless Summer to Carmel Wines: The Creative Journey of Walter Georis
Crazy story.
Walter Georis wrote the soundtrack to the iconic surf film, The Endless Summer. With desires to make it big in music, the soundtra...
Romania's Wine Revival: From Communist Past to International Stage
I have been selling direct to the consumer in the wine trade for over 35 years. The industry certainly is not what it was; in some ways, better, in ot...
Building Michael Franzese Wines: Samvel Hakobyan's Immigrant Success Story and Michael Franzese's Transformation
Wine branding is slow. It is different than other products; more rules, a limited set of consumers, and big brands standing in your way. These are the...
Behind the Scenes at Paris' Barbecue Championship: Judges, Prizes, and Local Impact
Paris.....Texas. The subject to two movies over the years, the most recent a romantic comedy. Listen, folks, this ain't no joke. I can personally atte...
Women Leading Armenia's Wine and Tourism Revolution
The wine movement is Armenia is "pedal to the medal." Katie, bar the door, no holds barred.
As it should be. And leading the helm are some tough...
Too Small to Fail: Passion, Humility, and Purpose at Saarloos and Sons Winery
In all industries there are the visionaries. People that make industry veterans raise an eyebrow and reflect "this is exactly who we need."
Keit...
Inside Valentino: Piero Selvaggio on LA's Italian Food Revolution and Wine Culture
Step into the story of LA's culinary evolution with Wine Talks, where conversations are poured as generously as the wine. In this episode, I welcomes...
Breaking Wine Barriers: Rita Rosa's Journey from Nigeria to Bordeaux
Wine Talks has been watching this woman. She is making waves in a part of the wine world that one might not consider in daily converstaion: Nigeria. <...
Terroir, Technology, and Taste: The Future of Wine in Armenia
This might meet with controversy, but I think Adam is correct. growing non-indigenous varietals, whether it be Armenia, Georgia or anywhere else, supp...
Oregon Wine's Evolution: In the Vineyard with Robert McKinley of Norris Winery
Wine is family. True wine, true expression, true passion only comes from the support of the family. Not just your blood relatives, but the family of w...
Reflections on Wine, Family, and Finding Passion in Life's Unlikely Journeys
I came into the studio today to get some wine and organize a few things. I also wanted to test the internet connections because yesterday I had two sh...
How French Village Life Changed the Hoffman Family's View of Food, Wine, and Culture
It is a dream for many people to pick up and move to another country. Virtually, no one acts on that dream. Steve Hoffman did.
And it seems it t...
Inventing the Coravin: Greg Lambrecht on Transforming Wine Culture and Expanding By-the-Glass Exploration
Who invents these things? and what experience do they have that gets them to the point that they can invent these things?
Entrepreneurs are a c...
Breaking Traditions: Collaboration, Diversity, and Modern Strategies in the Wine Industry
There is alot of speculation, prognositcatiom, miss-information, ridiculous conclusions, and outright bad data about the wine trade right now. Everyon...
Behind the Bottle: Wine, Humility, and Inspiring Stories from Rome to Texas
Wine is about the humanity. This concept hit me on a flight home from Rome. I was watching a movie and started to weep. I realized the human soul nee...
Puglian Wine Evolution: Mark Shannon's 46-Year Passion for Quality and Authenticity
Wine Talks was invited to meet the Pope....well, at least by the language in the invitation, it sounded like we were going to meet the Pope. It turns...
Unlocking Luxury Wine: Charlotte Selles on Brand Strategy, Relationships, and the Business of Wine
It is complitcated. Life. Wine. And to help clear up the wine complication (not sure there is a way to uncomplicate life), is Charlotte Selles.
...
From Rocks to Wine: Diana Khandilyan’s Unique Journey Through Terroir and Winemaking
I jumped in on a LinkedIn conversation about wine, soil, volcano's and more. Thought I would contribute to the message string. That is when I engaged...
Wine Innovation: Mini Bottles, Younger Drinkers, and an Industry in Transition: Meet Abby Bogle
I keep hearing how the industry has to change, how Gen Z is aren't drinking wine, how the trade is slow to do anything....until you speak with Abby Bo...
From the LA Lakers Locker Room to Napa Valley vines: Kelly E. Carter on Diversity, Story, and Wine Exploration
I can tell you it was like sitting with a long, lost neighbor when sitting with Kelly E. Carter. And in fact, we were neighbors of sorts back in the...
Wine, Passion, and Perseverance: Why Human Connection Matters in Hospitality
Sometimes I just get an hankering. Ya know, a chance to try and tell it like it is.
There is no óne-size" fits all solution to what is happening...
Beyond the Vines: Tony Biagi’s Journey Through Napa, To Kalon, and Winemaking Wisdom
One of the on-going themes with Wine Talks, with virtually all guests, is the idea that you never stop learning in the wine trade. I supposed you coul...
Navigating Napa and Beyond: Wine Adventures with Paul Kalemkiarian
I can talk about this stuff for days. Get me on a high horse and it is off to the races.
I've tasted more wines than most people could ever dare...
How CellarTracker and AI Are Changing Wine Collecting
I have had a dozen cellar apps. In fact, many were brought to me as the President of the Original Wine of the Month Club to be tested. The current dat...
From Ancient Roots to Modern Bottles Armenia’s Journey to World-Class Wine Status
The Armenian wine trade, like the rest of the wine world, has headwinds and maybe a bit more than the more established countries and regions where win...
Behind the Scenes at the Original Judgment of Paris Tasting
Wine Talks is deeply connected to the Judgement of Paris. Not only were the Barretts good customers of our wine shop, Warren Winiarski stayed in our h...