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
Jan. 16, 2025
How Cleo Pahlmeyer Reinvented Her Family’s Iconic Napa Wine Empire
How would you reinvent a wine legacy that has already left its mark? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Cleo Pahlmeyer, former president of Pahlmeyer and now the founder of Wayfarer Vineyard, to explore how…
Jan. 14, 2025
Is AI the Secret to Better Wine Marketing? You Might Be Surprised! | Stephen Mok
Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of marketing and operations in the wine industry? In the competitive world of wine, keeping up with the ever-evolving marketing and operational challenges can feel overwhelming…
Jan. 9, 2025
How a Former Wall Street Pro Grew a Successful Champagne Brand Organically | Marvina Robinson
What would it take for you to leave a successful career to start a wine company? Marvina Robinson had it all–a 20-year Wall Street career and a clear path forward. But her heart was elsewhere. What began as casual champagne …
Jan. 7, 2025
The Untold Story of Cognac: History, Craftsmanship, and Innovation | Eric Le Bouar and Charles Bertrant
Cognac isn’t just a drink–it’s a story of history, people, and craftsmanship. This week on Wine Talks, Paul K takes you to the Double Barrel Whiskey Tavern in Beverly Hills for a deep dive into the world of cognac. He’s join…
Dec. 31, 2024
Is Your Wine Full of Chemicals? This Winemaker Says NO! | Charles Smith
What if your wine could tell a story of integrity and experience rather than just taste? In our latest episode of Wine Talks, Paul K talks to renowned winemaker Charles Smith, who takes us behind the scenes of his unique app…
Dec. 24, 2024
Wally’s Wine Director Reveals Wine Intel You Won’t Hear Elsewhere | Robert Vardanian
Do you ever feel like a glass of wine could shift perspective? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Robert Vardanian, Director of Wine Purchasing at Wally’s, to explore the intellectual and emotional depths …
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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…