Best Paul Kalemkiarian Podcasts (2024)

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Making Wine Beverly Hills!...Paul Warson Does. Find Out How. 55:21

3h ago55:21

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Fun Facts About This Episode: 1. Los Angeles County was a major agricultural area for vines with almost 200,000 acres planted in 1893, and it was even featured on the city seal. 2. Moraga Vineyard in Bel Air has a unique terroir with various elevations and exposures, with maritime influence from Santa Monica Bay. 3. The winery at Moraga focuses on …

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She Has The Passion And The Experience. Meet Wanda Mann 57:02

10h ago57:02

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"Wine Talks with Paul K" dives into the vibrant world of wine with the featured guest, Wanda Mann, who brings her extensive knowledge and passion to the conversation. In this not-to-be-missed episode, the main points covered are: 1. **Demystifying Wine Talk**: Paul K and Wanda Mann tackle the complexity of wine terminology, deliberating on how it c…

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Wine and The White House. Fascinating. The Authority; Fred Ryan. 57:22

7d ago57:22

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In this episode of Wine Talks, we delve into the noble tradition of wine in the corridors of the White House. With the aid of Frederick J. Ryan, whose impressive tome "Wine in the White House: A History" serves as our guide, we explore the nuanced role of wine in American presidential history. Here are 7 points I pulled out of the conversation. 🍷 T…

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Behind the Bubbles: Rodolphe Taittinger Discusses Champagne and French Bloom 55:00

9d ago55:00

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Our latest episode of Wine Talks features the discerning Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger, CEO of French Bloom, and co-founder of Frerejean Frere Champagne. A scintillating conversation that dives into champagne history, non-alcoholic wine innovation, and the passion driving the family's legacy in winemaking. Here are your 3 key takeaways: - 🏰 **Artis…

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Claude Has Worked In The Greatest Wine Districts In France. How Did He Get To Napa? 35:39

14d ago35:39

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In the latest episode of 'Wine Talks,' host Claude Rouquet is joined by guest Paul K to delve deep into the world of viticulture, exploring the nuanced journey from grape to glass. The conversation opens with a glimpse into Claude’s background, which was not traditionally rooted in the wine industry as his family came from the medical field. Howeve…

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The Temecula Wine Region Is Growing, Meet Vito La Fata...He Is Moving The Needle. 53:32

16d ago53:32

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Welcome back to another episode of Wine Talks! In today’s conversation, we uncork the fascinating story of Vito La Fata, a man whose winemaking roots are as deep and rich as the vineyards of his Sicilian heritage. With the clink of glasses and the pour of a vintage, Vito takes us on a journey through his family's tumultuous history, from wars and t…

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The Wisdom Of George Walker III. Dwayne Wade Cellars is His Passion. 55:35

23d ago55:35

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George Walker III, a recipient of the Roots Fund scholarship, shares his incredible journey and the impact it has had on his education and career in the wine industry. The Roots Fund, founded in 2020 by Carlton McCoy, Aikimi Dubeau, and Tahir Habibi, aims to provide opportunities for black individuals in the wine industry. George expresses his grat…

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MJ Towler Has It All Goin' On. Meet Fellow Wine Podcaster MJ Towler. 52:43

28d ago52:43

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He calls himself the Black Wine Guy....but never has been too happy with that name. And Wine Talks gets it. MJ Towler has covered virtually all the bases when traversing the wine industry landscape. He has a rounded viewpoint on all things wine. And his take on the plight of BIPOC in the world of wine is pragmatic and right on. Having worked the fl…

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Yves de Launay Knows Luxury Goods. He Found His Home At Chateau Angelus. 43:03

1M ago43:03

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When you have sold some of the most luxurious brands in the world, what does adding Chateau Angelus to the list mean? Actually, it means quite a bit. Chateau Angelus was awarded Premiere Cru Classee "A" when the Right Bank of Bordeaux began classifications in 1955. This puts the Chateau at the top of the region's rankings, which is a significant ac…

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George Mardikians Legend Should Never Be Forgotten. Hear From His Son Haig. 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

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The late, great, George Mardikian was restauranteur extraordinaire, philanthropist, and an inspiration to his family and employees. Hear from his nephew/son Haig Mardikian wine, Ohmar Khayyams, immigration and philanthropy. George Mardikian represents all that is good as an American immigrant. He fled Turkey ahead of the Armenian genocide and made …

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She is a force of nature for African American Vintners. Try and keep up with Angela McCrae. 51:37

1M ago51:37

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The Association of African American Vintners started in 2002 with 4 vintners; now there are over 200 members. Thanks largely to the efforts of Angela McCrae and her associates. Diversity is an important subject in the wine trade. The industry is light on BIPOC and women in the workforce; both labor and executives. But that is all actively changing.…

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Farmer, winemaker, philosopher; Meet Wine Brian Talley 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

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In the wine trade there is a lot of idle talk. Opinions on the longevity of the industry, opinions of consumerism, opinions of packaging trends...let's face it Wine Talks has it's opinions too. But it takes fortitude to stay the course; pick a philosophy and run with it. Talley Farms does just that. Guests come on this show to tell their stories. T…

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Wine In Romania? Meet The Expert And Wine Comtessse, Marinela Ardelean. 58:53

2M ago58:53

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In 1988, Paul K Sr. featured a Romanian wine in the Original Wine of the Month Club. The wine was Premiat Sauvignon Blanc and was $2.50/bottle on reorder. It was a very nice wine. Turns out, according to Marinela, that wine was purchased from Romania during the USSR rule. Long before the value and complexity of freedom was real. It is so interestin…

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Wine makers are philosophers, the good wine makers that is. Meet a good one, Chris Phelps. 49:33

2M ago49:33

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Off the main highway that runs through Napa Valley and specifically through Saint Helena, one can make a hard left turn after passing the cute gas station that doubles as a coffee shop (yes, new meaning to the question "leaded?". Make the next right and travel a block or two and you will find a hidden gem of a tasting room. Understated and doubling…

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Dream Job In Bordeaux And The Passion To Do It. Meet Matthieu Bordes of Cht. Lagrange. 54:28

2M ago54:28

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Chateau Lagrange was in Los Angeles. Matthieu Bordes presiding. On a recent visit to the WIne Talks studios, we caught up with all things Bordeaux. Matthieu considers it a dream job. Maybe "job" isn't the best adjective. When you love to do something and have the passion to do it every day at the best you can offer, maybe it is no longer a job. Thi…

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From Grandma's Kitchen to Working the Line. A book from Chef Frederic Castan. 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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In his new book "Facing the Heat; From my grand mother's kitchen to cooking on the line." Chef Castan has peeks around just about every corner of the chef business. After all, he has worked for some of what would be considered the best restaurants in France to being head Chef at one of the largest hotel chains in America and just about everything i…

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Fine Wine Defined. Pauline Is On A Mission. Pauline Vicard of Areni Global. 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

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The Areni Global group is on a mission. They want to protect the flanks of fine wine. What is fine wine? Pauline Vicard defines it here. Areni Global was named after the famed Areni-1 cave found in Aremia; the oldest known in-tact winery ever unearthed. The founding of the group was to create a think tank of industry leaders who, well, maybe not pr…

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Have camera and plane, will travel. Meet Dr. Higgins I presume. 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

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Michael Higgins is quite unique in the world of wine. He has published three photo journals on three popular wine-growing regions of the world. Starting in Argentina, he sets out to bring to the readers a comprehensive view of the region, people and wineries. But he adds an important twist to his books. He explains where, who and what each winery i…

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This is the story. Hear exactly what he was thinking when he created Direct to Consumer wines...Paul K. Sr one on one 1:15:45

3M ago1:15:45

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Unaware he was creating the $3B Direct to Consumer wine industry, Paul Kalemkiarian Sr. explains how the idea evolved and his thoughts on business. In 1969, a time where California wine was barely recognized to the world. a pharmacist who was born in Cairo, bought a liguor store in the quaint beach town of Palos Verdes Estates. As a good merchant w…

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Jean-Charles Boisset Is All About Vision. Hear Him Speak On Napa. 55:31

3M ago55:31

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Paul McSharry Can Make Your Winemaking Dreams Come True. Osiris Wine Club Is Open 1:02:28

3M ago1:02:28

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Paul McSharry wasn't originally destined for the wine business, he had other plans. Let's face it, Ireland is not necessarily the hotbed of the wine culture. Life has a way of redirecting our focus and Paul has bitten off an idea that seems to be resonating with want to be winemakers and curiosity seekers all the same. Because of the expense and th…

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His quest is to show the world American wine grapes. Meet Jerry Eisterhold in TerraVox (Missouri). 53:34

3M ago53:34

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The Smithsonian Institute wanted to know about Jerry Eisterhold. So much so, the featured an article on what one might say is a long shot at best. The idea to repropagate vines of yesteryear in America would be fruitless (pun intended). But it is quite the opposite. In this episode, you will hear the history of wine grapes in America that I would e…

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Married and selling wine together? Ouch. Meet Jeff and Kathy of Uncorked. 46:39

3M ago46:39

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Of all the sectors of wine, retail has to be the toughest. Tough meaning you need to understand not only wine, but POS systems, merchandising, event planning, inventory systems, the gift of gab, employee relations, internet marketing, subscription marketing, and many more facets. And Jeff and Kathy did not set out to be a multi-store wine shop "cha…

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She watched the Nazi's destroy her mothers Chateau. Literally. Meet the elegant May-Elaine Lencquesaing 1:12:19

3M ago1:12:19

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The Nazis destroyed her parent's Chateau, and she was there to witness. You just know it. Humans have a sense about who and what they are. and when you sit in the presence of pure elegance, pure knowledge, and pure humility, you just know it. Though May-Eliance Lencquesaing spoke for over 75 minutes (she took a couple of breaths), it took 15 second…

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I'm telling you like it is in the wine trade. A trailer as it were. 37:47

4M ago37:47

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Time to set the record straight. Because I have just about had enough. On this episode, I try to lay it all out....get to the root and wax poetic a bit. Wine has a special place in me heart and that didn't happen overnight. It took 35 years for me to grab the underlying value of the proper glass of wine. There is somethiing completely ethereal abou…

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Could a genetically engineered probiotic prevent a hangover? And is GMO really a bad thing? Meet Zack Abbott of ZBiotics and find out here! 1:05:28

4M ago1:05:28

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Would you like to end your hangover before it even starts? Would you like to mitigate any symptoms of excessive drinking? Certainly, we have all thought at some point, "I wish there was something to help keep away a hangover!" Have a listen to this. After studying classical art, archeology, and microbiology, Zack Abbott found himself working in an …

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First a PhD, then wine influencer. Meet Dr. Nia Ruth and all her energy. 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

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Despite we might be competitors in the wine club space, Nia brings a bubbly outlook to the world of wine influencers. She has two important features that bring the spotlight to her efforts; she is a woman, and a woman of color; both attributes the wine industry is seeking to fill in the ranks. She was engaging and fun to have in the studio and I th…

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With (3) substantial wine and business degrees, Julien takes on Napa with Maison Fayard.. 55:22

4M ago55:22

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As much as we aspire for wine to be a romantic beverage that tells a story...and it is, we have to acknowledge that is it business. So you must meet Julien Fayard of Fayard Wines. And there is really good chance you will meet him if you swing into his new tasting room on 2nd street in downtown Napa. There we peeled back his career path and opinion …

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With a Master of Wine and a WSET Diploma and the French language well in hand, she became a wine educator.. Meet Anne McHale. 52:57

4M ago52:57

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Anne McHale is well accomplished in the academia of wine. She has a Master of Wine (incredible study required to earn) and a WSET Diploma (the highest accolade for the Wine and Spirits Education Trust)...neither an easy feat by any stretch. But what is disarmning is her utter charm. First, her accent will confuse you until you understand the source…

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Whitehall Lane is a staple in the Napa Valley wine scene. Hear from the Leonardini brother/sister act. 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

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One thing about this episode, you get the straight scoop. Wine is about history. It is about the story. All to often in many of life's endeavors, we forget the story, we forget the history. That is the reason history repeats itself. In Europe, a winery being run by the 5th or 7th or even 10th generation is not unheard of; it is what makes the wine …

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He has made wine all over the world and has settled at Stags Leap in the Napa Valley. Meet Ludovic Dervin. 59:05

4M ago59:05

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Ludovic Devrin was born in Champagne...so the question has to be asked...why did you land in the Napa Valley. Seems the romance of the famed bubbly beverage would keep pon close to home but Ludovic wanted to see the world. Though he did get his degree at the University of Reins (in the Champagne region) he has made wine in France, South Africa, Gre…

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Modeling, hospitality then winemaking. Meet talented Stephanie Cook 47:41

5M ago47:41

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Wine Talks believes in the story of wine. There is a colloquialism in the wine trade "Every bottle tells a story" which on the surface is correct....but sometime seems too trite. What is in the bottle is not just an expression of terroir (soil, weather, environment) but also an an expression of the accumulation of the winemkars experiences, passion…

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She is preparing the wine industry for what is coming. Change. Meet Priscilla Hennekam. 58:32

5M ago58:32

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The wine industry is wrought with tradition. It certainly can be said that this industry at its core, is not much different than it was 100 years ago. Certainly technology has helped in all aspects; vineyard, biology, processing, equipment, chemistry and more, but the fundamental premise is the same. Make good wine, find buyers to drink it, make so…

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Hear her path as a woman to become the Senior Vice President of a public wine company. Meet Tracey Mason. 55:14

5M ago55:14

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This is the most honest conversation to occur on Wine Talks. Tracy is unabashed at exploring her lifestyle and her path to be an executive with a public wine company. This was such a refreshing interview that we left the door open to regroup down the road as the landscape in the wine sector shifts towards an inclusionary perspective. The wine secto…

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New ideas are needed. Meet Open Container Founder Haik Khachatryan 59:40

5M ago59:40

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The wine industry is controlled. In fact, of all the US industries that have too many levels of bureaucracy, alcohol is in the top two. And because of this, entrepreneurial ideas are usually short-lived and ill- fated. Along comes Haik Khachatryan and his vision of a company named Open Container. Not that the name flies in the face of the rules, bu…

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We just lost one of the greats. Dennis Overstreet, the Beverly Hills Wine Merchant 1:01:37

5M ago1:01:37

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When wine was barely a conversation in the United States, when there was no internet, cell phones or cable...there was Dennis Overstreet. When The French Laundry was just an idea brought to him by Thomas Keller, Dennis was there to help make it happen. When the Judgement of Paris pitted California wine against the French counterparts, Dennis carrie…

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Her humility and disposition is critical in the wine business. Meet Valentine Hostens Picant 53:40

5M ago53:40

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She was a lawyer, but the family wine business became her disrupter. Once in awhile someone takes their position in the studio and starts the conversation and they completely captivate the show. Soft-spoken but convicted to her and her families cause, she is articulate in her position in the wine world. Often a guest from Europe has some self-doubt…

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She has done just about everything in wine. But her story of Lafite is crazy. Meet Antonia Quast. 53:05

5M ago53:05

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The WIne Talks podcast seeks interesting stories in the wine trade. There are so many facets to the industry and the public only sees a small percentage...or hears the stories of a small percentage of the interesting histories that this ancient beverage brings. Antonia Quast is one of those stories. Having had so many touch points in the wine trade…

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It takes experience to grow in the wine trade. Chris Phelps has it. 50:14

6M ago50:14

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Dr. Gavin Sacks, canned wine and much more. Meet the Dr. forging new ways to package wine. 1:01:36

6M ago1:01:36

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So fascinating. Dr. Gavin Sacks took a momemt from his research and teaching schedule to sit with Wine Talks and discuss the intersection of art, science and the environment as it relates to wine. We don't think of the academic reqiurements when we disuss wine. Talking wine is usually about swriling and sniffing; maybe a story of the winemaker. We …

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Emilia Nardi is one of a kind. Gracious, elegant and a force of Italian wine women. 49:13

6M ago49:13

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To sit with Emilia is like sitting with the Queen...but somehow even queen sounds almost diminutive for her role. Makes her sound like she is sitting on a throne handing out directives. Nothing could be further from the truth. When you visit Napa, you cannot help but be struck by the magnanimous structures and opulent wineries. This is not the case…

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Port wine is history in a bottle. Rupert Symington and family created some of that history. 50:50

6M ago50:50

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Port wine is really quite fascinating. It is like history in a bottle. And wine really is about history. This concept all comes together when listening to Rupert Symington of Grahams Port house. The Symington family has not only seen the best and the worst of being involved with such an important side of the wine industry, they shaped much of how t…

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From fashion to wine, Alberto gets it. Alberto Moretti Cuseri from Sette Ponti on deck. 46:19

6M ago46:19

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The world of Tuscan wine is more complicated than it might seem. From a fiasco (straw bottle) of Chianti to the most coveted Brunello Di Montecino's, you can find a diverse and sophisticated genre of wines. As with most of the world wide wine scene, each family comes to the proverbial wine table with their own story as to what drew them in. In the …

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To learn Italian wine, listen to the pro. I speak with Cristina Mariani-May of Banfi Wines 53:50

6M ago53:50

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What you will learn about the wines of Tuscany and Piemonte will only be out down by what you will learn about the wine life. Raising 3 children while becoming a million miler in the air, Cristina Mariani-May keeps it all together. I caught up with her in Irvine in the middle of her whirlwind tour of the West Coast promoting the wines of Banfi. She…

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They are Master Somms, married and taking on Aussie wines. Meet Jane Lopes and Jon Ross. 1:02:18

6M ago1:02:18

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Between the two of them, it took 21 years to earn their Master Sommelier status; obviously, no easy task. Lest we forget, while studying for this accolade, one has to earn a living. They met while working at the 2017 Best Restaurant in the World, 11 Madison and it was off to the races between them to carve out a niche in the wine world. Yes, having…

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The wine history you will hear, cannot be written ever again. Meet Arthur de Lencquesaing. 58:16

6M ago58:16

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This was serendipitous. The fact that Mr. Lencquesaing was in Los Angeles at the very time I began reading his grandmothers book (albeit it very slowly, it is written in French) and that the vendor called and mentioned she was with him...there had to be a reason. The name "de Lencquesaing" is synonmous with wine. Bordeaux in particular. Madame May-…

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Clear and articulate about the Italian wine trade. Meet Dr. Cristian Maddalena. 53:52

6M ago53:52

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We could have spoken for hours. In fact, after I turned off the recording system, he stayed for another 20 minutes wrapping up the previous hour. With a Ph.D. in history, Cristian is able to add a level of depth to the conversation about wine and its history. Wine is everywhere throughout history and as a matter of academia, represents so much abou…

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Only 3 people in the wine world like him. David Frost is a Master of Wine and a Master Sommelier. 1:00:38

6M ago1:00:38

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There can only be one explanation (maybe two) for someone to want, study, test and pass both the Master of Wine curriculm and the Master Sommelier curriculm. So rare it is that there are only 3 people in the world that have done it. One reason could be the pure academia of them; the study, the knowledge, the challenge to learn more. And another rea…

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Love at first site and other crazy notions about wine. Meet Kenny Kahn. 1:10:47

7M ago1:10:47

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Reading Kenny's website www.bluerockvineyard.com, you will learn that the night he met his wife it was love ar first sight...for him. Tongue tied the rest of the night, the story ends well with solid marriage; let's face it, it would have to be if she stuck around through the creation of a winery. The story behind Blue Rock winery is storied. You d…

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Max Mussio Lewis defines Friuli wine. Meet Max. 53:08

7M ago53:08

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Once in a while in this crazy business, you stumble across passion that has no bounds. Certainly, even to engage in the wine trade it takes passion, but there is typically an end to it. I am not sure it is fair to say the passion has an end, but there are many who might give up in an idea before its time Not Max Mussio. He is so committed that it t…

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