Episodes
Sept. 3, 2019
Disneyland's Private Clubs. Meet Matthew Ellingson of 21 Royal Street/Club 33
Some of you might know that Disneyland has a private club; Club 33. But did you know of the club named 21 Royale? In what was to be Walt Disney's apartment? and could be the most expensive restaurant in the country...and by …
Aug. 29, 2019
The Hollywood Dream is real. David Zucker, famed Director tells his story.
I sat down with Wine of the Month Club member David Zucker to discuss his fascinating ascent in Hollywood. Director of the iconic Airplane and the Naked Gun series, David reveals interesting roadblocks and the tenacity it ta…
Aug. 27, 2019
Women in wine…try WOMAN in Wine. Meet Mary Taylor. Fascinating.
I have meet with 1000’s of people in the wine business…winemakers, suppliers and bottom fishers…Mary Taylor is one unique individual and we could have spoken for hours. In a short amount of time, she has accumulated great kn…
Aug. 22, 2019
Wine Stories of Nixon and Thomas Jefferson...have a listen.
Paul talks with Hugh Davies of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards about the Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, used for President Nixon’s 1972 “Toast to Peace” with China’s Premier Zhou Enlai. Then Paul is joined for tasting by Anne…
Aug. 20, 2019
From Cellar Rat to Dragonette with Brandon Sparks-Gillis
Paul talks with Brandon Sparks-Gillis about their shared roots and learning an appreciation for wine culture.
Aug. 15, 2019
Bartholomew Broadbent Reintroduced Madeira to America
Paul talks with Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO of Broadbent Selections and son of the legendary auctioneer, writer, and Master of Wine, Michael Broadbent.
Aug. 13, 2019
Is Master of Wine same as a Master Sommelier? Join me and Peter Koff MW
It takes passion to get either dergree.
Aug. 8, 2019
Stephane Schaeffer talks Exporting Burgundy
Paul talks with wine exporter Stephane Schaeffer on a range of topics, including his childhood home in the Alsace region of France.
Aug. 6, 2019
Meet Joachim Splichal, James Beard Award Recipient
Joachim Splichal, the world-renowned chef hashes it out with Paul K.
Aug. 1, 2019
Josh Phelps of Grounded Wine and Bollinger Champagne's Guy de Rivoire
Paul talks with rising Napa Valley winemaker Josh Phelps about the story of Grounded Wine. Then, hear from veteran importer Guy de Rivoire of Bollinger Champagne.
July 30, 2019
Chianti Classico with Alessandro Gallo of Castello D'Albola
Paul talks with Alessandro Gallo about his journey from Piedmont to Castello D’Albola in the Chianti region of Italy.
July 25, 2019
The Yacoubian Brothers and Armenian Wine
Paul talks with Viken and Vahe Yacoubian about how their dream to make wine in Armenia became a reality.
July 23, 2019
Christiana Tiberio is Making Indigenous Wine in Abruzzo
Paul talks to winemaker Christiana Tiberio about the value of organic farming and indigenous vines.
July 18, 2019
Cht. Beychevelle in the house. Romain Ducolomb speaks.
The winemaker Romain Ducolomb from famed Chateau Beycheville will inspire you to change careers and head to Bordeaux. A wealth of intrigue from the district of St Julien (most Cru Classe of any Bordeaux appelation) comes fr…
July 11, 2019
Importing from Chile with Alex Guarachi
He came to America to play professional soccer, got injured and with that started a very successful wine company. Alex Guarachi is in the house.
July 9, 2019
Prosecco and Animal Science with Dr. Umberto Cosmo
There's a doctor in the house today as Dr. Umberto Cosmo and Bob Castellani join Paul in studio to talk about the differences between Prosecco and Champagne, green roofs, and much more.
July 4, 2019
Biodynamic Pinot Noir from Oregon with Guillaume Large
Today we recorded on location in Downtown Los Angeles with Guillaume Large of Résonance Vineyards about the biodynamic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay they are producing up in the Willamette Valley.
June 27, 2019
Wine Royalty with Chris Corley
This one is so fascinating we almost forgot to hit record. We could talk to Chris Corley for hours. From his father's history of cutting beef in Chicago to cresting the apex of the wine world, this is one for the books.
June 20, 2019
An Unlikely Route with Jean Paul Bignot
An incredible conversation today with Chateau Talbot's Jean Paul Bignon. We talk about the winding road he took to the wine world, his career as a lawyer, his wife's family in wine, and of course the unbelievable wines of Bo…
June 18, 2019
Napa Lineage and What it Takes to Start a Brand
Incredible talk today with Matthew Torres and Ryan Darrell of the Protege Project. We talk all about what it takes to not just start a winery but a successful brand. There's no way around it but hard work.
June 12, 2019
Wines from Sardegna? An Incredible Conversation.
Today we talk to Davide Marino, an incredible winemaker making biodynamic wines in Sardinia. We talked for the full episode which doesn't happen often. Unbelievable conversation with Davide. Enjoy!
June 6, 2019
Champagne and Port Magical Liquids
We have to experts on the show today. We talk Champagne with Clovis Taittinger and Port with the great Chris Forbes of Taylor Fladgate
June 4, 2019
Armenia and Argentina Juliana Del Aguila and Ricardo Rebelo
We are joined by two incredible winemakers from Karas Wines, Juliana Del Aguila and Ricardo Rebelo to talk about the wine markets in Armenia and the ever-growing popularity of Argentinian wines.
May 30, 2019
Decades in Napa Valley with Bruce Neyers and Biodynamic Pinot with Jacques Lardiere
Today we talk to the legend Bruce Neyers about 30 plus years in the Napa Valley and what makes up the scent of the California Varietal. We then talk to another fantastic winemaker Jacques Lardiere about the move to biodynami…