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Wine Talks with Paul K.

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...

I am your host Paul Kalemkiarian 2nd generation owner of the Original Wine of the Month Club, and I am somewhere north of 100,000 wines tasted.

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Recent Episodes

Nov. 19, 2024

Does Celebrity Wine Marketing Actually Sell? Invivo Wines Has the Answer | Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron

Does wine feel too complicated? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron, the founders of Invivo Wines, to explore how they’ve transformed the wine industry. Ditching the stuffy, a…
Nov. 14, 2024

How a 19th-Century Château is Redefining Bordeaux Wine | Thibaut Richard

Bordeaux–a wine region synonymous with elegance, heritage, and traditional fine wines. But what happens when a 19th-century Bordeaux château boldly embraces modernity? In this week’s episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down w…
Nov. 12, 2024

Why Boutique Wine Production is Harder (and More Rewarding) Than You Think | Nerses and Carol Bezdjian

Have you ever dreamed of starting a small wine production? Nerses and Carol Bezdjian did more than just dream–they took the leap. With Qini Wines, they blend Armenian heritage and an entrepreneurial spirit into every bottle.…
Nov. 7, 2024

Terroir or Trend? What Really Guides Modern Wine Choices | Aymeric de Gironde

What do today’s consumers really want in their glass? Are wine ratings the ultimate guide to wine enjoyment? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Aymeric de Gironde, CEO, president, and winemaker at Château T…
Nov. 5, 2024

Are Family-Run Wineries the Heart of True Wine Culture? | Keith Saarloos

Wine isn't just a drink; it's a story, memory, and time capsule. In this episode of Wine Talks, we explore the world of authentic, handcrafted wines with Keith Saarloos of Saarloos and Sons. Keith’s vineyard journey began wh…
Nov. 1, 2024

From War to Wine: How the Schlumberger Preserved Its 200-Year Winemaking Legacy | Thomas Schlumberger

What does it take to protect a 200-year-old winemaking legacy? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K speaks with Thomas Schlumberger about the historical and cultural legacy of Domaines Schlumberger, a renowned Alsatian wine…

Recent Blog Posts

"Experiential Innovation" is real.

Experiential Innovation Paul Kalemkiarian  Host of Wine Talks with Paul K The concept of “experiential innovation” is critical to most consumer products going forward in a post COVID world. And certainly, wine is at the top of …

Stay The Course

It is common conversation among people in the wine trade to say that our industry. is in a rut. And I would agree. It is wrestling with an identity crisis. The market forces are multi-pronged and complicated. It isn't like the old days where you wo…