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.
How...
Recent Episodes
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…
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…
Join the Email List
Listen On
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…