Best Wine Of The Month Club Podcasts (2024)

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

10h ago57:02

57:02

"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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Disney Castaway Cay 34:15

1d ago34:15

34:15

Is Disney Castaway Cay a port of call on your upcoming Disney Cruise Line itinerary? This month’s episode of the planDisney Podcast is jam-packed with tips for making the most of your visit. Whether it’s your first time sailing to this Bahamian oasis, or you’re already a member of the Castaway Club, you’ll want to tune in to hear panelists Diane W.…

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Talking Shrek 2, Spirit Animal Quiz, and Marathons 59:07

2d ago59:07

59:07

This week’s episode is a little less Bravo-centric, with the ladies talking about Shrek 2 in theaters, the Boston Marathon, their spirit animals, and a little bit of Bravo for our fellow Bravoholics

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

7d ago57:22

57:22

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

55:00

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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Talking Strip Clubs, Vanderpump Villa vs. the Valley, and Does Bravo Change Our Brains? 1:20:40

10d ago1:20:40

1:20:40

This week the gals are getting gassed up for their trip to Miami soon! They have a stacked bachelorette weekend planned and it may involve a strip club… They also touch more on the end of Carl and Lindsey, debate which is better between The Valley and Vanderpump Villa, and contemplate if Bravo changes our brains. Don’t miss it!…

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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

35:39

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

53:32

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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Natural wine, exploring Italy and decorating eggs 51:01

20d ago51:01

51:01

This show marks the arrival of spring with an homage to the season: we’ll find out about the art of traversing the streets of Rome with author Cynthia Zarin and pop some corks with sommelier Honey Spencer at her London restaurant Sune. Then: we sit down for an intimate chat with musician Marika Hackman and discover Julia Lasica’s lyrical homage to …

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Talking Separate Apartments, Wine vs. Cheese, and Too Many TV Shows 1:11:33

21d ago1:11:33

1:11:33

This week, the broads discuss the latest with all the Bravo, Deal or No Deal Island, and have a heated Would You Rather about wine vs. cheese. Tune in!

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

23d ago55:35

55:35

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

52:43

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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Beginner's Guide to runDisney 22:49

30d ago22:49

22:49

Lace up those running shoes and race on over to this month’s planDisney podcast episode! Panelists Betsy S. and Melissa H. are sharing everything you need to know before signing up for your first runDisney event with advice on training, costumes, race day, and more. Will their enthusiasm (and those amazing runDisney commemorative medals) be enough …

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

1M ago43:03

43:03

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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Talking Shocking Traitors Finale, Sandoval’s Tahoe Tiffs, and Waffles 1:12:47

1M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

In another episode of chaos, the broads are covering the surprising Traitors finale, the last few episodes of Vanderpump, and waffles vs. pancakes vs. crepes. LFG

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

1M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

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

51:37

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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Cabaret on rails, smoke sauna and the alchemy of scent 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

This episode of Konfekt Korner explores themes of early spring and its sense of vernal opportunity. We spend four hours in a hotbox being rubbed with ashes and honey to report on Estonian sauna culture, hop on board a historic British Pullman to join the riotous Carriage Club and explore the world of perfumery at L’Oreal’s The Art & Science of Frag…

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

2M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

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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Talking Brunch & St. Paddy’s in Boston, First Southern Hospitality Reunion, and Summer House Returns 51:34

2M ago51:34

51:34

This week the broaddies are kicking off with catching up on their weekends which included brunch, hangovers, and PJ parties and discuss what’s the best way to do St. Paddy’s in Boston. Next, they’re putting the pin in this season of Southern Hospitality after their first ever reunion. Finally, Summer House is back! The hype is real for this season.…

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

2M ago58:53

58:53

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

49:33

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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Top Experiences for Tweens and Teens 34:17

2M ago34:17

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A visit to Walt Disney World with tweens and teens is sure to be a thrilling adventure! On this month’s episode of the planDisney podcast, panelists Heather S. and Jonathan G. share their insights on must-do experiences for older kids at Walt Disney World. Stay tuned for an exclusive interview with Education Guide Rachel Novak to hear about a uniqu…

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Talking Our Gaming Era, Traitors, and the Number One Guy at Republic 53:24

2M ago53:24

53:24

This episode, the ladies discuss the latest game in their gaming era and catch up on their weekends. They dissect what has happened in Traitors so far with spoilers, as well as making predictions. Then, they get around to Bravo and discuss the downfall of Maddi and Trevor’s relationship and choose who is the number one guy in the group. Finally, na…

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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

54:28

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

1:00:15

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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Talking About A Terrifying Rental Home from 1780, the Super Bowl, and Southern Hospitality 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

This week, we kick off our episode with a terrifying story from Mon about her ski weekend at a rental home built in 1780. You’ll never guess what happened… it’s a shocker! Later, they chat about the Super Bowl and their thoughts on Southern Hospitality as the season slowly comes to a close.

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

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

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

1:00:18

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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Talking Vanderpump Season Predictions, Galentine Cocktails, and TomTom Tell All 55:42

2M ago55:42

55:42

Vanderpump Rules is back and the broads are hyped! Before they get into their premiere viewing experience and season predictions, the broads discuss their experience with a haunted home and their Galentine’s cocktail making completion. Later, they get their first ever call in listener! They unpack Schwartz and Sandoval’s interview on the Viall File…

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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

1:15:45

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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Celebrity culture, supper clubs and Mongolian cashmere 47:21

3M ago47:21

47:21

As we emerge from our winter torpor, it’s time to hit the road. We visit a new exhibition of work by photographer Russell Young in London, before heading to Athens to a mind-expanding supper club. We’ll meet an expert to discuss the social history of road films and hear about one writer’s journey to Mongolia, where he found himself the owner of an …

4M ago47:50

47:50

This week, the lasses are a little under the weather but that doesn’t mean the drinks aren’t flowing! The broads talk about how they are envious of all the tropical trips happening on RHOSLC and Southern Charm. Those trips don’t come with a shortage of drama! From bathtubs to articles about hookups, the tea is piping on Bravo. Next, they ponder som…

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