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. 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…
Oct. 29, 2024
What Does Innovation in Wine Really Look Like | Gerard Tellis
Innovation fuels success–even in the centuries-old wine industry. But what truly qualifies as an innovation in the wine trade? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K dives into the transformative power of innovation across al…
Oct. 24, 2024
Premium Non-Alcoholic Wine Varieties Are Winning Over Consumers–Here’s Why w/ Rachel Martin
Imagine enjoying a glass of beautifully crafted premium wine... without the alcohol! What if I told you that non-alcoholic wine could offer the same depth of flavor, elegance, and satisfaction as its traditional counterpart…
Oct. 22, 2024
Why This Russian-Owned Winery is Revolutionizing Tuscany’s Famous Wine Region
What happens when two Russian entrepreneurs decide to start a winery in Tuscany? You get a story as bold as the wine they’re producing! In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K chats with Luca Vitiello, marketing and sales dire…
Oct. 18, 2024
Why Panama’s Wine Scene is a Shocking Surprise with Charlie Leary
How does a country with no native wine culture become a new destination for wine lovers? Panama is showing us exactly how. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by wine writer and historian Charlie Leary to discuss how Panama…
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"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…