There has been an uptick in wine media. The series "Drops of God" has raised an eyebrow. It has become quite common when I am speaking about wine that someone asks if I have seen the show. I have been horrified by some of the work I have seen on-line…
It is impossible to speak of the wines from Spain...at least the famous ones, without speaking about 1.) the Ribero del Duero and 2.) Vega Sicilia. When Wine Talks was asked to join a lunch at the Berverly Hilton Hotel and sit with Pable Alvarez, we responded with "Yes, please."…
There’s something almost rebellious about someone who insists that all the rituals and prestige swirling around the world’s greatest wines can, and should, be put aside—just for the simple joy of opening a bottle with good people, at the right time. Nils Vaincot, the national sales manager for Château Quintus,…
When I recorded this episode, Trevor was the Director and Head Winemaker of the famed Beaulieu Vineyards. And, one of the reasons I ventured into a corporate winery podcast, was that very reason. I wanted to peel back the idea of a such an iconic winery becoming corporate and how…
Wine is experiential. It is what the industry has to hang its hat on. Each glass needs to conjure up emotion, memories and a sense of being. My father bought his wine shop in 1969 and a started his academic journey to understand and promote wine. He took master classes…
Wine is experiential. It is what the industry has to hang its hat on. Each glass needs to conjure up emotion. memories and a sense of being. My father bought his wine shop in 1969 and a started his academic journey to understand and promote wine. He took master slasses…
When one thinks of the "food revolution" of America, a few names show themselves immediately. In that this movement started in California and namely Los Angeles, chefs such as Alice Waters, Jonathan Waxman, Wolfgang Puck, Ken Frank, Michael McCarty greace the list. Not the least of these is Nancy Silverton.…
By all intensive purposes, this is Wine Talks 501st episode...crazy to think of all those guests, research, production, and insight that goes into creating and maintaining a podcast. All that to say, once in awhile, a character comes along. Someone who thinks a bit different, articulates a bit different and…
When at Wine Paris, I visited the booths of many countries. Catching up with old friends, and forging new relationships to help move the needle in wine. As I visited the Armenian wine booth, there was a bustle in the air. If there is an old guard in the Armenian…
Dominique Arangoits wasn’t born among grand cru vineyards or Bordeaux’s famed châteaux, but in the rugged Basque Country near the Spanish border, where family tradition meant tending a modest vineyard for homemade wine. Raised in the mountains, his first relationship with wine was simple and personal—his grandfather’s small plot was…
This is a true story. in 1989, Michael Houlihan came to my office. He had a vision of wine brand (the story of why he had a vision is crazy in itself). He wanted to create a wine named Barefoot Cellars. He had found the name from a deunct brand…
In as large as the wine trade is, it is really a small, tight knit industry. It takes a certain love of the lifestyle, the product and the people to survive, or shall I say flourish. I've been following the career and passion of Master of Wine Isabelle Legeron. So…
Prepare to be amazed by this episode of Wine Talks: " Host Paul Kalemkiarian sits down with the incredibly dynamic Laurent David, a visionary who perfectly bridges two worlds most people wouldn’t expect to collide: cutting-edge technology and the centuries-old traditions of winemaking. From the moment the conversation begins, you’ll…
Dive deep into the ever-evolving world of wine with the latest episode of Wine Talks, featuring Paul Mabray, President & CEO of Pix, alongside host Paul Kalemkiarian. Broadcasting from Monroeville, California and connecting all the way up the Napa Valley, this episode delivers insights that both industry insiders and passionate…
Ever wonder who these guys are and if they are for real. Here is story of a guy who wants to impress his girlfriend of his expertise in French wine. It doesn't take long for him to switch gears.
THe movie Sideways change the landscspe of wine forever...well, at least for 30 years. One simple line that an actor recites in a parking lot, no more than 10 seconds worth, clobbered Merlot sales for 30 years. It wasn't meant to be anything. Just a line. Just as passing frustration.…
Marvin Meyers was a famed cartoonist in the 1970's and he loved wine. He created an entire series of single-cell cartoons on the subject. I am bringing them to life one at a time....they make me laugh
If you're curious about what makes a great wine—or just love hearing stories from inside legendary Bordeaux châteaux—you have to watch this conversation between Cyprien Champanhet from Château Haut-Bailly and Paul Kalemkiarian. Honestly, I didn’t expect to be so drawn in. From the start, Cyprien Champanhet shares a window into…
Crazy story. Walter Georis wrote the soundtrack to the iconic surf film, The Endless Summer. With desires to make it big in music, the soundtrack would be their swan song in show business. What happens after, is shear career poetry. I have to tell you that sitting down with Walter…
Wine branding is slow. It is different than other products; more rules, a limited set of consumers, and big brands standing in your way. These are the typical headwinds; unless your Samvel Hakobyan. I am convinced, despite the current tone of nah sayers and industry pundits looking for some kind…
It is time to tell some stories of the Somm. Curated from 100's of stories tableside by some of the most famous Somms in the trade. Welcome to Lego-Style Sommeliers in Action — a wine comedy series where fine dining, restaurant life, and sommelier service are recreated with tiny plastic…
Absolutely captivated by Armenia! In this episode of Wine Talks, host Paul Kalemkiarian sits down with the inspiring Sirian Boghossian—an expert in tourism and marketing whose stories truly invite you to see Armenia in a whole new light. If you’re curious about travel, culture, wine, or just places with soul,…
The Sizzle, Smoke, and Soul of a Paris, Texas Tradition If you love the aroma of slow-smoked meats, the buzz of friendly competition, and the sound of laughter rising over picnic tables in small-town America, you’re about to feel right at home. This episode of “Wine Talks with Paul K.”…
