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May 6, 2026

Uncorking Wine Fraud: Maureen Downey on Counterfeits, Crime, and Blockchain Solutions

Uncorking Wine Fraud: Maureen Downey on Counterfeits, Crime, and Blockchain Solutions

She is the worlds preeminent authority on wine fraud. If you weren't even aware that wine fraud exists, if does...in a big way. Wait until you her Maureen's disdain for Rudy Kurniawan, the famed and jailed wine fraudster (he was sent back to Singapore a few years ago), she tells…

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May 4, 2026

Exploring the World of Wine Competitions and Armenian Winemaking with Quentin Havauz.

Exploring the World of Wine Competitions and Armenian Winemaking with Quentin Havauz.

The Concours Mondial de Bruxelles is coming to Yerevan, Armenia. It is a huge feather in the cap of the Armenian wine trade and the story of how and why it landed there is inspiring. Quentin Havaux is the 3rd generation of the fames tasting and judging group and the…

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May 3, 2026

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May 3, 2026

How the Judgment of Paris Changed the World of Wine with Stephen Spurrier

How the Judgment of Paris Changed the World of Wine with Stephen Spurrier

He changed everything...without a clue on what can of worms he was going to open. Steven Spurrier, the architect of the Judgement of Paris, checked in with Wine Talks to tell his and it's story. Stephen Spurrier was never just a spectator in the world of wine—he was the host…

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April 30, 2026

Breaking Barriers: How Ten Ten Wine Bar Champions Black-Owned Wines: Li and Leslie Jones

Breaking Barriers: How Ten Ten Wine Bar Champions Black-Owned Wines: Li and Leslie Jones

I am proud when I say I was born in Inglewood, California. So were Li and Leslie Jones. When I was 5 or 6 years old, my father would take me to work as I sat and stamped brochures with the name Van Ness Pharmacy. Then the perscription driver would…

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April 19, 2026

Coming soon to a streaming station near you.....The Back Label. #paulk #terroir #winepodcast

Coming soon to a streaming station near you.....The Back Label. #paulk #terroir #winepodcast

I am so frustrated with wine shows. In fact, I think they add to the aristocracy of wine. But wine is not about what is in the glass, it is about why it is in the glass. The people who decide for themselves that their life path includes making wine…

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April 19, 2026

Coming soon...to a station near you. The Back Label: No additives. Just Stories.

Coming soon...to a station near you. The Back Label: No additives. Just Stories.

I am so frustrated with wine shows. In fact, I think they add to the aristocracy of wine. But wine is not about what is in the glass, it is about why it is in the glass. The people who decide for themselves that their life path includes making wine…

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April 16, 2026

Building Wine Experiences: Karen Laz on Napa, Innovation, and Giving Back

Building Wine Experiences: Karen Laz on Napa, Innovation, and Giving Back

Relentless in her pursuits would be an understatement because Kerrin Laz is a force of nature. Kerrin is the type of person the wine trade needs...now. She is chock full of energy, a plethora of ideas, and a cavalcade of pathways to get there. She will be on the show…

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April 15, 2026

Breaking Barriers: Millennials, Diversity, and the Future of Wine with Isis Daniels

Breaking Barriers: Millennials, Diversity, and the Future of Wine with Isis Daniels

She is the real deal. Isis Daniels, The Millenial Somm, can tell it like it is. There is no "fluff"here, just the facts maam. I was taken not only by her level of expertise but also by her ability to convey honest positions with honest feelings; a bit rare in…

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April 12, 2026

Beyond Cava: Biodynamics, Tradition, and the New Spanish Sparkling Wine Movement with Anna Lopez

Beyond Cava: Biodynamics, Tradition, and the New Spanish Sparkling Wine Movement with Anna Lopez

I am a sparkling wine lover. I think sparkling wine should be part of everyones repetoir; not for celebrations...for dinner, for lunch, for anytime. Certainly, one issue with sparkling wine is the price. One of the most popular Champagnes in the world, Veuve Clicquot, is $60.00/bottle! But then you see…

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April 6, 2026

Independent Filmmaking and Wine: Chris McGilvray on Craft, Passion, and Perseverance

Independent Filmmaking and Wine: Chris McGilvray on Craft, Passion, and Perseverance

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…

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April 2, 2026

Exploring Spanish Wine Heritage with Pablo Alvarez of Vega Sicilia

Exploring Spanish Wine Heritage with Pablo Alvarez of Vega Sicilia

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."…

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April 1, 2026

Beyond Classification: Château Quintus, Wine Passion, and Saint-Émilion’s Legacy; Nils Vaincot

Beyond Classification: Château Quintus, Wine Passion, and Saint-Émilion’s Legacy; Nils Vaincot

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,…

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March 24, 2026

From Air Force Dreams to Napa Icons: Trevor Duling’s Unexpected Wine Journey

From Air Force Dreams to Napa Icons: Trevor Duling’s Unexpected Wine Journey

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…

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March 23, 2026

Château d’Yquem: Exploring Wine, Noble Rot, and Human Emotion with Lorenzo Pasquini

Château d’Yquem: Exploring Wine, Noble Rot, and Human Emotion with Lorenzo Pasquini

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…

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March 21, 2026

Château d’Yquem: Exploring Wine, Noble Rot, and Human Emotion with Lorenzo Pasquini

Château d’Yquem: Exploring Wine, Noble Rot, and Human Emotion with Lorenzo Pasquini

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…

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March 17, 2026

Navigating Restaurant Legacies with Nancy Silverton: The Evolution of Dining and Social Media

Navigating Restaurant Legacies with Nancy Silverton: The Evolution of Dining and Social Media

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.…

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March 12, 2026

From French Laundry to Napa: Jesse Fox on Crafting Experiences and Wine Innovation

From French Laundry to Napa: Jesse Fox on Crafting Experiences and Wine Innovation

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…

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March 10, 2026

From Armenia to Patagonia: Exploring Wine, Land, and Legacy with Karas

From Armenia to Patagonia: Exploring Wine, Land, and Legacy with Karas

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…

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March 5, 2026

The Evolution of Bordeaux Winemaking and Terroir Expression with Dominique Arangoits

The Evolution of Bordeaux Winemaking and Terroir Expression with Dominique Arangoits

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…

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Feb. 28, 2026

From $300K Wine Gamble to America’s #1 Wine Brand: Barefoot Founders Reveal Their Hustle & Heart

From $300K Wine Gamble to America’s #1 Wine Brand: Barefoot Founders Reveal Their Hustle & Heart

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…

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Feb. 26, 2026

From Industrial Vineyards to Artisan Wines: A Conversation on Wine’s True Identity

From Industrial Vineyards to Artisan Wines: A Conversation on Wine’s True Identity

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…

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Feb. 24, 2026

WT Laurent Video MJ

WT Laurent Video MJ

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…

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Feb. 5, 2026

Digital Wine Revolution: Brand Building, DTC Sales, and Insight with Paul Mabray & Paul Kalemkiarian

Digital Wine Revolution: Brand Building, DTC Sales, and Insight with Paul Mabray & Paul Kalemkiarian

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…

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