Episodes
May 21, 2024
Persistance Is Grit. Monika Has Grit. Meet Monika Elling.
The word grit carries many forms in this podcast: the guest has grit, her ideas have grit, her discipline has grit, and her approach to the beverage industry has grit. Find out what grit means in a modern day setting. 🍷 **…
May 16, 2024
South Africa Needs A Gavin Slabbert. He Believes In The Soil. Hear Him Here.
An in studio visits from 4 delightful South Afrinca winemakers began with this incredible conversation with Gavin Slabbert and Josh Raats of Raats Family Winery. 1. The increasing percentage of women winemakers in America i…
May 9, 2024
She Knows The Consumer. I Want Her On My Team. Meet Jessica Kogan.
Jessica Kogan knows it. Listen to her, and you will know it. I did. 🍷 **Embrace the Blend of Digital and Physical**: One of the standout themes from the show was the vital intersection between digital engagement and physic…
May 7, 2024
A Wine Influencer Extraordinaire. Meet Lucia Palm.
A seredipitous conversation with a real estate broker, landed a successful wine influencer in the studio. Meet Lucia Palm. 1. Lucia Palm gained significant popularity after her viral videos about Trader Joe's wines. 2. Paul…
May 1, 2024
A Very Cerebral Wine Approach Delivers Thoughtful Wine. Meet Winemaker Reid Kinnett.
So, who is Reid Kinnett....and what makes him passionate? 1. Reid Kinnett uses DNA testing to confirm the authenticity of indigenous Vitis vinifera grapes. 2. Reid swapped 15 cases of wine for his first ton of grapes in 2021…
April 26, 2024
She Walked Into My Office And Made A Difference. Meet Julie Hernandez.
Julie started as a representative for a major wine player in America. I thought she would never make it. Oops. She became an executive in the trade. Incredible conversation. 1.) Julie Hernandez had a "light bulb" moment abo…
April 24, 2024
Making Wine Beverly Hills!...Paul Warson Does. Find Out How.
Fun Facts About This Episode: 1. Los Angeles County was a major agricultural area for vines with almost 200,000 acres planted in 1893, and it was even featured on the city seal. 2. Moraga Vineyard in Bel Air has a unique ter…
April 18, 2024
She Has The Passion And The Experience. Meet Wanda Mann
"Wine Talks with Paul K" dives into the vibrant world of wine with the featured guest, Wanda Mann, who brings her extensive knowledge and passion to the conversation. In this not-to-be-missed episode, the main points covered…
April 16, 2024
Wine and The White House. Fascinating. The Authority; Fred Ryan.
In this episode of Wine Talks, we delve into the noble tradition of wine in the corridors of the White House. With the aid of Frederick J. Ryan, whose impressive tome "Wine in the White House: A History" serves as our guide,…
April 9, 2024
Behind the Bubbles: Rodolphe Taittinger Discusses Champagne and French Bloom
Our latest episode of Wine Talks features the discerning Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger, CEO of French Bloom, and co-founder of Frerejean Frere Champagne. A scintillating conversation that dives into champagne history, non-al…
April 4, 2024
Claude Has Worked In The Greatest Wine Districts In France. How Did He Get To Napa?
In the latest episode of 'Wine Talks,' host Claude Rouquet is joined by guest Paul K to delve deep into the world of viticulture, exploring the nuanced journey from grape to glass. The conversation opens with a glimpse into …
April 2, 2024
The Temecula Wine Region Is Growing, Meet Vito La Fata...He Is Moving The Needle.
Welcome back to another episode of Wine Talks! In today’s conversation, we uncork the fascinating story of Vito La Fata, a man whose winemaking roots are as deep and rich as the vineyards of his Sicilian heritage. With the c…
March 26, 2024
The Wisdom Of George Walker III. Dwayne Wade Cellars is His Passion.
George Walker III, a recipient of the Roots Fund scholarship, shares his incredible journey and the impact it has had on his education and career in the wine industry. The Roots Fund, founded in 2020 by Carlton McCoy, Aikimi…
March 21, 2024
MJ Towler Has It All Goin' On. Meet Fellow Wine Podcaster MJ Towler.
He calls himself the Black Wine Guy....but never has been too happy with that name. And Wine Talks gets it. MJ Towler has covered virtually all the bases when traversing the wine industry landscape. He has a rounded viewpoin…
March 19, 2024
Yves de Launay Knows Luxury Goods. He Found His Home At Chateau Angelus.
When you have sold some of the most luxurious brands in the world, what does adding Chateau Angelus to the list mean? Actually, it means quite a bit. Chateau Angelus was awarded Premiere Cru Classee "A" when the Right Bank …
March 13, 2024
George Mardikians Legend Should Never Be Forgotten. Hear From His Son Haig.
I sat with a great philanthropist and wine guy. Haig Mardikian tells all.
March 5, 2024
She is a force of nature for African American Vintners. Try and keep up with Angela McCrae.
The Association of African American Vintners started in 2002 with 4 vintners; now there are over 200 members. Thanks largely to the efforts of Angela McCrae and her associates. Diversity is an important subject in the wine …
Feb. 29, 2024
Farmer, winemaker, philosopher; Meet Wine Brian Talley
I belong to his fresh farm subscription box...oh, and drink his wine.
Feb. 27, 2024
Wine In Romania? Meet The Expert And Wine Comtessse, Marinela Ardelean.
In 1988, Paul K Sr. featured a Romanian wine in the Original Wine of the Month Club. The wine was Premiat Sauvignon Blanc and was $2.50/bottle on reorder. It was a very nice wine. Turns out, according to Marinela, that wine…
Feb. 22, 2024
Wine makers are philosophers, the good wine makers that is. Meet a good one, Chris Phelps.
Off the main highway that runs through Napa Valley and specifically through Saint Helena, one can make a hard left turn after passing the cute gas station that doubles as a coffee shop (yes, new meaning to the question "lead…
Feb. 20, 2024
Dream Job In Bordeaux And The Passion To Do It. Meet Matthieu Bordes of Cht. Lagrange.
Chateau Lagrange was in Los Angeles. Matthieu Bordes presiding. On a recent visit to the WIne Talks studios, we caught up with all things Bordeaux. Matthieu considers it a dream job. Maybe "job" isn't the best adjective.…
Feb. 15, 2024
From Grandma's Kitchen to Working the Line. A book from Chef Frederic Castan.
In his new book "Facing the Heat; From my grand mother's kitchen to cooking on the line." Chef Castan has peeks around just about every corner of the chef business. After all, he has worked for some of what would be consider…
Feb. 13, 2024
Fine Wine Defined. Pauline Is On A Mission. Pauline Vicard of Areni Global.
The Areni Global group is on a mission. They want to protect the flanks of fine wine. What is fine wine? Pauline Vicard defines it here. Areni Global was named after the famed Areni-1 cave found in Aremia; the oldest known i…
Feb. 6, 2024
Have camera and plane, will travel. Meet Dr. Higgins I presume.
Michael Higgins is quite unique in the world of wine. He has published three photo journals on three popular wine-growing regions of the world. Starting in Argentina, he sets out to bring to the readers a comprehensive view …