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Wine Talks with Paul K.
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 and as the 2nd generation owner of the Original Wine of the Month Club, I sold 17,000,000 bottles of wine and tasted somewhere north of 100,000 wines. And what I learned is that wine is about the story; the story can't be that I bought this wine on the internet for 5 bucks. Join me as we peel back the real stories behind the wine you are tasting. How can Groupon sell 12 bottles for $60 and the wines be good? How do you start a winery anyway and lose money? And is a screwcap really better than a cork? Sometimes I have to pick a wine at the store by the label and the price...and I get screwed. Subscribe now and prepare to be enlightened.
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Wine Talks with Paul K.

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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Behind the Scenes at Paris’ Barbecue Championship: Judges, Prizes, and Local Impact
Jan. 8, 2026

Behind the Scenes at Paris’ Barbecue Championship: Judges, Prizes, and Local Impact

Paris.....Texas. The subject to two movies over the years, the most recent a romantic comedy. Listen, folks, this ain't no joke. I can personally attest that BBQ is alive in well in Texas and this day was a Championship Blowo...
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Women Leading Armenia’s Wine and Tourism Revolution
Jan. 6, 2026

Women Leading Armenia’s Wine and Tourism Revolution

The wine movement is Armenia is "pedal to the medal." Katie bar the door, no holds barred. As it should be. And leading the helm are some tough no non-sense women. Sisian Boghossian is one of them. Clearly her commitment to h...
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Too Small to Fail: Passion, Humility, and Purpose at Saarloos and Sons Winery
Dec. 30, 2025

Too Small to Fail: Passion, Humility, and Purpose at Saarloos and Sons Winery

In all industries there are the visionaries. People that make industry veterans raise an eyebrow and reflect "this is exactly who we need." Keith Saarloos is that person for me. I won't bore you with my tenure but suffice it ...
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Inside Valentino: Piero Selvaggio on LA’s Italian Food Revolution and Wine Culture
Dec. 16, 2025

Inside Valentino: Piero Selvaggio on LA’s Italian Food Revolution and Wine Culture

Step into the story of LA’s culinary evolution with Wine Talks , where conversations are poured as generously as the wine. In this episode, I welcomes legendary restaurateur Piero Selvaggio —a man whose career spans the golde...
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Breaking Wine Barriers: Rita Rosa’s Journey from Nigeria to Bordeaux
Dec. 9, 2025

Breaking Wine Barriers: Rita Rosa’s Journey from Nigeria to Bordeaux

Wine Talks has been watching this woman. She is making waves in a part of the wine world that one might not consider in daily converstaion: Nigeria. How does one become a Bordeaux specialist in Nigeria? Where does that inspir...
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Terroir, Technology, and Taste: The Future of Wine in Armenia
Dec. 4, 2025

Terroir, Technology, and Taste: The Future of Wine in Armenia

Start your winery dream. On this episode of Wine Talks, Adam Kablanian shares a compelling story of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of a dream in the wine industry. After a successful career as a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, Adam Kablanian decided to chase his passi…
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The Power of Connection in Modern Hospitality
Nov. 21, 2024

The Power of Connection in Modern Hospitality

```html 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…

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"Experiential Innovation" is real.
Aug. 12, 2024

"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 …

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Stay The Course
July 5, 2024

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…

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