Be Inspired.

Season 11

Austrian wine is world class. Franz Leth tells you why.
July 7, 2022

Austrian wine is world class. Franz Leth tells you why.

This is a fascinating converstaion.
I love the wines of Sicily. Hear why from Angelo Morando of Cantine Ermes
July 5, 2022

I love the wines of Sicily. Hear why from Angelo Morando of Cantine Ermes

Sicilian wines are a regular fascination of mine. Though a small island, the variety of terroir and grapes is vast and the indigenous grapes there are unique. When you taste the wines of Cantine Ermes, you are taken to the island. And that is the...
Their winery was literally taken by the soldiers. Meet Alexandra Kaprielian of Takri Wines
June 28, 2022

Their winery was literally taken by the soldiers. Meet Alexandra Kaprielian of Takri Wines

Why are wineries taken during the war? The Germans invaded France and held up in Bordeaux and other places. The Romans did the same. And in modern history, Azerbaijan did it to Armenia. History repeats itself. This is the second story we have heard on...
Lake County is hugely important for California wine. Meet Pietro Buttitta of Prima Materia
June 21, 2022

Lake County is hugely important for California wine. Meet Pietro Buttitta of Prima Materia

Lake County is an important part of the California wine legacy. Pietro Buttitta will teach you the nuances of the area and charm you with his character. A chef, winemaker and promoter, Pietro does what it takes to make premium wine in a premium wine...
Wines from Sardegna? Yes, please. Meet Antonella Mancini & Claudio Salvador of Cantina Pedres
June 20, 2022

Wines from Sardegna? Yes, please. Meet Antonella Mancini & Claudio Salvador of Cantina Pedres

Crazy good wine from Sardinia and neighboring island, Gallura.
Bulgarian wine? Yes, and here is how that happens. Meet Robert Hayk and Anush Gharibyan O’Connor
June 15, 2022

Bulgarian wine? Yes, and here is how that happens. Meet Robert Hayk and Anush Gharibyan O’Connor

Wine in itself represents history. And wine from the caucus states have had wine for 1000’s of years…and Bulgaria is no exception. I taste 100’s of wine each month and I went back to see how many Bulgarian wines I had tasted since I started...
Since 1859, there has been Maison Louis Jadot. Learn the story from David Stephan
June 9, 2022

Since 1859, there has been Maison Louis Jadot. Learn the story from David Stephan

David Stephan teaches us about Burgundy and Louis Jadot.
Sicilian wines are the bomb. Hear why from Donnafugata's Giovanni Masucci.
June 8, 2022

Sicilian wines are the bomb. Hear why from Donnafugata's Giovanni Masucci.

Sicily is a very important part of the Italian wine trade.
Pio Cesare is a mainstay of all wines Nebbiolo (and more). Meet Cesare Benvenuto
June 3, 2022

Pio Cesare is a mainstay of all wines Nebbiolo (and more). Meet Cesare Benvenuto

IN 1981, Paul K Sr. featured a wine from Pio Cesare. They were back in the office in 2022!
Learn Burgundy From The Family Albert Bichot. Meet Matthieu Mangenot
June 1, 2022

Learn Burgundy From The Family Albert Bichot. Meet Matthieu Mangenot

The Albert Bichot winery in Beaune France dates back to the 13th Century. I would consider that a fair amount of experience  in what one might consider the most coveted wine region in the world.  Burgundy is complicated on the surface. It...
Tenuta Carretta Is Pure Piemonte. Meet Enzo Argesta.
May 19, 2022

Tenuta Carretta Is Pure Piemonte. Meet Enzo Argesta.

Correct me if I am wrong, but Enzo is the Gene Wilder of Piemonte.
Who You Know In Napa Is Important. Just ask Jamey Whetstone
May 18, 2022

Who You Know In Napa Is Important. Just ask Jamey Whetstone

When he started speaking on the Napa royalty he knew, I knew this was a crazy conversation.
This is one important woman in wine. Intriguing. Meet Nicole Rolet
May 12, 2022

This is one important woman in wine. Intriguing. Meet Nicole Rolet

I have spoken to many, many proprietors. Not many as interesting at Nicole.
One of the great LA wine celebrities; always a laugh. Meet Ed Masciana
May 10, 2022

One of the great LA wine celebrities; always a laugh. Meet Ed Masciana

Once in awhile, I call Ed in for a few laughs and catch up.
He drills water wells...and owns Ancient Peaks Winery.. Meet Doug Filliponi.
May 5, 2022

He drills water wells...and owns Ancient Peaks Winery.. Meet Doug Filliponi.

If you were to call a company in the San Luis Obispo area to drill and new water well or repair an old one, most likely you will call Doug Filliponi. A grass roots type of guy, Dougs experience drilling wells for all industries but particulary the...
From golf to wine. Makes no sense. Meet Matt Reynvaan; Reynvaan Vineyards
May 3, 2022

From golf to wine. Makes no sense. Meet Matt Reynvaan; Reynvaan Vineyards

Serendipitous path to wine....from golf.
Vinho Verde is hot in America. Meet a premium maker; meet Mafalda.
April 28, 2022

Vinho Verde is hot in America. Meet a premium maker; meet Mafalda.

Emerging wine districts of Portugal is focused on Vinho Verde.
From making wine in Virginia to San Luis Obispo. Meet one interesting woman, Rachel Martin.
April 27, 2022

From making wine in Virginia to San Luis Obispo. Meet one interesting woman, Rachel Martin.

The Spanish Springs vineyard spoke to her. The rest is history.
She makes wine in New Orleans. Seriously. Meet Kim Lewis.
April 21, 2022

She makes wine in New Orleans. Seriously. Meet Kim Lewis.

For the past few years, I have been keeping up with all things Kim Lewis, some might say I am a social media stalker… Maybe! But can you blame me? Kim Lewis is an inspiring entrepreneur to look out for! She brought a winery to the heart of New...