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Dec. 8, 2022

Translated…”The Wine Idiot”..that is what he calls himself. Meet Wine influencer Liam D’Arcy.

A man after my own heart. I had to ask…what is a “Wine Wally?” His response..”Basically, wine idiot” That made me laugh. Liam takes a unique approach to speaking on wine and is very straight forward about his goals. Teach his wine lessons live; meaning, he lets his followers in…

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Dec. 6, 2022

Adversity and perseverance frame her life. Meet wine influencer Monique Soltani.

She was in the middle of a wine episode when she got word of her husbands illness; dropped everything to raise her twin daughters. Meet Monique Soltani from off the ropes.

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Dec. 1, 2022

Follow your passion says Paige Comrie. She did and became a serious wine influencer.

Wine influencers are a thing. They are passionate about wine and know how to tell the stories. Paige Comrie is a classic example. Having been a XXXXXX, she learned of the “lifestyle” of wine and it was “Katie bar the door”. With both guns drawn, Paige set out to share…

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Nov. 25, 2022

Non-GMO spirits, who knew? Meet Mark Anderson, the largest American distiller of non-GMO spirits

Distilled spirits is an amazingly complicated market. It never ceases to amaze me how the segment can absorb another premium spirit. But this premium spirit is un unique; it is non GMO. Wine Talks recently had the guest of a GMO probiotic that helps reduce the symptoms of a hangover…now…

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Nov. 22, 2022

She is a force to be reckoned with in the wine industry, meet Tonya Pitts!

Meeting Tonya Pitts is like discovering your new favorite wine, timeless. Our conversation was captivating, rich, and full of depth and character! She is a role model to many within the wine industry and the perfect example of an excellent sommelier who goes above and beyond to bring outstanding wines…

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Nov. 17, 2022

How do you sell the famed Cheval Blanc, meet Timothée Hebrard of Chateau Trianon to find out.

The difference between old-world and new-world wineries is embedded in the story of Chateau Trianon. The Hebrard family was deeply tied to the famed Cheval Blanc in Saint Emillion but was forced to sell under certain legal ties to the property. This is real Bordeaux history. Dominque Hebrard searched for…

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Nov. 15, 2022

Wine influencer Nia Ruth brings a refreshing enthusiasm to our industry

Despite the fact we might be competitors in the wine club space, Nia brings a bubbly outlook to the world of wine influencers. She has two important features that bring the spotlight to her efforts; she is a woman, and a woman of color; both attributes the wine industry is…

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Nov. 14, 2022

Aerator Part 2

Types of Aerators and their functions. #candycrush10 #wine #winetalks #winetalkspodcast #winetok #winetoks #wineinspires #wineaerator #winetasting #winepairing #wineaerator

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Nov. 14, 2022

Aerators Part 1

A wine aerator is used to aerate the wine…. Duhhh. Aeration is oxidizing your wine. When using an aerator, the wine will then release all its aromas, and you will have rounder tannins. #wine #winetalks #winetok #winetoks #wineaerator #winedecanter #wineknowledge #wine101 #winepour #winetastingoutfit #winefunny #wineoclock🍷🍷🍷 #learnaboutwine #GenshinImpact32 #winetasting #wineaeration #winetime…

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Nov. 10, 2022

Could a genetically engineered probiotic help you feel better the day after drinking?

Would you like to end your hangover before it even starts? Would you like to mitigate any symptoms of excessive drinking? Certainly, we have all thought at some point, "I wish there was something to help keep away a hangover!" Have a listen to this. After studying classical art, archeology,…

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Nov. 9, 2022

See, Swirl, Sniff, Savor

To enjoy wine; learn the 4 S’s. Stupid, shameful, sucks, screwed up. Or, Watch this to get a more sophisticated description. #StemDrop001 #wine #winecraft #winer #winery #winetalks #whiskey #winerwinerchikandinar #winetour #winetasting #wine101 #wineknowledge #sohm #mothersclub #wineclub #wineclubs #winesubscription #winesubscriptions #winesubscriptionbox #subcriptionbox #unboxing #wineinspires #winetastingoutfit #wineofthemonth #wineofthemonthclub #winegifts #weddinggift #funnywine #redwine…

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Nov. 9, 2022

Wine Decanters Pt.2

Decanting seems like a ritual for wine aficionados and not for novices. But decanting serves two important purposes in aiding the enjoyment of wines old and new. #FomotionalFinds #wine #winetalks #winedecanter #decanter #winetime #wineoclock #winetalks #winetoks #winetasting #happyhour #losangeleswinecommunity #wineknowledge #winegifts #wineofthemonthclub #wineofthemonth #wineclub #wineclubs #winesubscription

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Nov. 9, 2022

What is a Wine Decanter?

Decan or decant? lol. Decanters serve two purposes in the enjoyment of wine. First, they aid in ensuring you have clear wine in your glass at the time of pouring, and second, they aid in the oxygenation of a young wine. #wine #winetalks #winedecanter #decanter #winetime #wineoclock #learnwithme #learnwine #winetasting…

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Nov. 8, 2022

The Corkscrew Hour. Pt 4: The Ah-SO

Ah-So?! WTH kinda name is that for a corkscrew? Find out why and how. #corks #corkdork #corkscrew #winetalks #corkhour #winetime #wineeducation #howtoopenwinebottle #howtoopenwine #wine #wineeducation #howto #winelovers #winetasting #winewednesday #ah-so #ahsocorkscrew #winehacks #winetricks #corkscrewtricks #corkscrewhacks

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Nov. 8, 2022

The Corkscrew Hour. Pt 2: Picnic Corkscrew

Picnic corkscrews come in all shapes and sizes. Some are bigger than others. #corks #corkdork #corkscrew #winetalks #corkhour #winetime #wineeducation #howtoopenwine #howtoopenwinebottle #howto #educationalwinevideo #wine #winelove #wineappreciation #winelovers #wineknowledge #winetasting #wineusa #winewednesday #picniccork

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Nov. 8, 2022

The Corkscrew Hour. Pt 3: Two-Arm Corkscrew

Here’s how to use the two-arm corkscrew…. toss it. It’s junk. #c#corksc#corkdorkc#corkscreww#winetalksc#corkhourw#winetimew#wineeducationh#howtoopenwineh#howtoopenwinebottleh#howtoe#educationalwinevideow#winew#winelovew#wineappreciationw#wineloversw#wineknowledgew#winetastingw#wineusaw#winewednesdaypicniccorkscrew

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Nov. 8, 2022

The Corkscrew Hour. Pt 1: The Waiter's Corkscrew

The ever elusive properly functioning corkscrew. I am tryin’ to tell y’all, the best corkscrew is the good ól fashioned waiters….see here. #c#corksc#corkdorkc#corkscreww#winetalksc#corkhourw#winetimew#wineeducationh#howtoopenwineh#howtoopenwinebottleh#howtoe#educationalwinevideow#winew#winelovew#wineappreciationw#wineloversw#wineknowledgew#winetastingw#wineusawinewednesday #howtoopenwine #winebottleopener #openwine

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Nov. 8, 2022

Education, practical experience, and passion drives Dr. Lee.

Dr. Clinton Lee joins Wine Talks to talk about his mission to give access to education through the institute he founded, the Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute. Dr. Lee is articulate and passionate bringing a holistic approach to not only what is in the glass, but what it takes…

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Nov. 7, 2022

The Cork Hour. Pt 3: The Cork

Did you know that the cork in your wine bottle is made of bark? Actual oak tree bark grew in Portugal and Spain. It is also the source of wines that are “tainted.” Learn the various styles of cork and become a cork aficionado! #FlexEveryAngle #wineonlynow #wineedition #wineclub #wineenthusiasts #winetalks…

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Nov. 7, 2022

The Cork Hour. Pt 2: Screw Caps!

When you think of a screw cap wine, do you assume that it is a wine of inferior quality? Some people do think that because of the stigma that screw cap wines were once called, “hobo wines,” because of the correlation with other products using screw caps at the time.…

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Nov. 7, 2022

The Cork Hour. Pt:1

Screw-cap wines have been around since the ’60s. Cork-finished wine can be traced back 100’s years…so what’s the difference? Tune in this week as we dive into all things corks and screw caps. What are your thoughts on screw caps? #wine #winecork #winescrewcap #howtopenwine #openingwine #openwine #wineopen #winehacks #wine101 #winetalks…

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Nov. 7, 2022

Opening a Port Wine with Hot Port Tongs

Possibly one of the greatest port tastings of the Century. This is Don Schliff, a renowned Port Collector and founder of Wine Warehouse. Here he is opening a bottle from 1897. It is opened this way because the cork is so old it would crumble into the wine. Using these…

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Nov. 3, 2022

The absolutely intoxicating Lia Poveda of Glenelly Estate in South Africa

Once in awhile a guest comes to the studio that takes over the show. Lia is one of those guests. Knowledgeable, fun, engaging, and intriguing would be a few adjectives I would use to describe our conversation. And the wines were great too! lol. The Glenelly Estate is producing amazing…

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Nov. 1, 2022

Attorney by day, wine and caviar influencer by night. Meet Charlie Fu.

Charlie brings a rather unique view of the wine world. As a human resources attorney by day, his love for wine and his matter-of-fact approach all other times has landed him in the unexpected position of wine influencer. But the story isn't over. Charlie is also an expert and importer…

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