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
Oct. 10, 2024
You Won’t Believe How Icewine is Really Made–The Truth Behind Its Flavor | Randy Dufour
Have you ever thought about what makes icewine so unique? You might be familiar with dessert wines, but icewine stands out on its own! In the latest episode of Wine Talks, Paul K chats with Randy Dufour from Arterra Corporat…
Oct. 8, 2024
BULGARI’s World-Class Winemaking Secrets Revealed! | Francesco Poggi
What happens when a world-renowned luxury jewelry brand like Bulgari decides to create wine? Giovanni Bulgari, the great-great-grandson of the iconic jeweler, has poured his heart into a different kind of craftsmanship–wine.…
Oct. 3, 2024
Wine Storage on Steroids? This is How Bottle Bank Does It | Damon Raque
Imagine a place where you can store your favorite bottles of wine, enjoy them with friends, and indulge in high-end dining–all in one location. Sounds too good to be true, right? In this week’s episode, Paul K chats with Dam…
Oct. 1, 2024
How South Africa Produces Premium Wines Without the Premium Price with Jacques Viljoen of Boschendal Wines
What makes South African wines stand out in the global wine industry? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Jacques Viljoen, Cellar Master at Boschendal Wines, to uncover the secret behind South Africa’s great…
Sept. 26, 2024
Anthony Rahayel Reveals How Modern Trends Are Ruining Authentic Flavors
Are we losing the authentic flavors of our food, or are they just being masked by modern food trends? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Anthony Rahayel, founder of NoGarlicNoOnions–a YouTube sensation for …
Sept. 24, 2024
Napa Valley Wine Academy Exposes the Truth on Wine Education | Christian Oggenfuss
Wine isn’t just a drink–-it’s an experience. So why limit wine education to a classroom? That’s exactly what today’s guest is here to explore. In this episode of Wine Talks, we’re joined by Christian Oggenfuss, CEO and co-fo…
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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 …
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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…