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
Dec. 17, 2024
What Wine Can Teach Us About Humanity and Culture with Wanda Mann
Why does wine feel so special, beyond just being a drink? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K chats with Wanda Mann, East Coast Editor for SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel. With over 16 years of experience in the wine in…
Dec. 10, 2024
AI vs Humans: Does AI Know Your Wine Preferences Better Than You Do? | Katerina Axelsson
Do you ever wonder if AI can taste wine and tell you what consumers really want? In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Katerina Axelsson, founder and CEO of Tastry, to explore how AI is transforming the wine i…
Dec. 3, 2024
Why Château La Gaffelière’s Bold Chardonnay Experiment is Redefining Bordeaux’s Tradition | Francois Peltereau-Villeneuve
Have you ever imagined tasting a Chardonnay from Bordeaux? In this week’s latest episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Francois Peltereau-Villeneuve of Wine Concept to explore Château La Gaffelière’s bold artistry in…
Nov. 26, 2024
This Couple Built Their Dream Winery in Tuscany From the Ground Up | Romano Marniga and Patrizia Chiari
Have you ever wanted to leave it all behind and follow your dream? That’s exactly what Romano Marniga and Patrizia Chiari did when they traded their careers in finance and coffee distribution for the rolling hills of Tuscany…
Nov. 21, 2024
Is Hospitality Done For Good? The Truth About Modern Service Culture | Vannessa Scott-Allen
What makes a dining or travel experience truly unforgettable? Vannessa Scott-Allen, Executive Director of Always Practice Hospitality, believes the secret lies in one word: connection. In our latest episode of Wine Talks w…
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…
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The Power of Connection in Modern Hospitality
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In today's fast-paced digital world, genuine human connection is more valuable than ever. This blog post delves into the transformative power of authentic interactions, particularly within the hospitality industry. We'll explore how seeming…
"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…