Wine Talks with Paul K.
Wine Talks with Paul K.
All you knew about wine is about to bust wide open….we are going to talk about what really happens in the wine business and I’m taking no prisoners... I am your host Paul Kalemkiarian and as the 2nd generation owner of the Original Wine of the Month Club, I sold 17,000,000 bottles of wine and tasted somewhere north of 100,000 wines. And what I learned is that wine is about the story; the story can't be that I bought this wine on the internet for 5 bucks. Join me as we peel back the real stories behind the wine you are tasting. How can Groupon sell 12 bottles for $60 and the wines be good? How do you start a winery anyway and lose money? And is a screwcap really better than a cork? Sometimes I have to pick a wine at the store by the label and the price...and I get screwed. Subscribe now and prepare to be enlightened.

Wine Talks with Paul K.

All you knew about wine is about to bust wide open….we are going to talk about what really happens in the wine business and I’m taking no prisoners...

I am your host Paul Kalemkiarian 2nd generation owner of the Original Wine of the Month Club, and I am somewhere north of 100,000 wines tasted.

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Recent Episodes

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Oct. 6, 2026

From Shiraz Overload to Rare Grapes: Matt Talbot’s Bold Approach to Australian Wine

Aussi wines have a distinction. They are great for one, but have gone through some of the most volatile representation in the US of than any other region in the world. One decade they are everywhere, and the next, virtually non-existant. And right now, they are closer to non-existant than everywhere (though I do talk about a wine I saw on a list in Orance County, I had to buy it. Matt Talbot might claim he’s “a little bit broken” from all the long-haul flights, but he’s the kind of winemaker wh
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Sept. 29, 2026

The Hidden Power of Emotion in Selling World-Class Wine; Thomas Sequy of Troplong Mondot

The more Wine Talks speaks with the Bordelaise, the more intrigued we become. Certainly the storied history of the region ios pure wine history, but the individual stories, philosophies, and the realities of marketing wine in 2026 take center stage when hashing out the headwinds. Meet Thomas Sequy of Troplong Mondot. AI interpretation: Thomas Seguy strides into the studio with Bordeaux’s heartbeat echoing in his suitcase and a Rolodex of global wine connections in his head, but he’s not here fo
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Sept. 24, 2026

The Dark Side of Food Network: Are We Really Learning About Real Food?

If I was to say I was 'taken"by this young woman, it would be an understatement. Besides her immense accomplishments in the world of cooking, wine and writing, her humility will set her apart. I think if all the world of hospitality took on her world view, the world would be in a better place. If you think Emily Saladino is just another name among wine writers, wait until you join her at the table—because the conversation quickly shifts from ordinary pours to the kind of deep, delicious stories
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Sept. 17, 2026

When Business Kills Passion: Florencia Palmaz Questions the Soul of America’s Wine Country

When a visionary enters the proverbial "studio," the world should listen. It isn't every guest that graces Wine Talks with Paul K that raises an eyebrow, Florencia Palmz did just that. She didn't say enything that industry leaders don't already think, but she was compelled to express the very thoughts that need to be expressed...to change things, to reorient the view point of the wine trade. Bravo. What you will learn: 🍷 Why the “connection to the land” isn’t just marketing fluff—and how Flore
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Sept. 15, 2026

Digital Nomads Swarm Armenia—And a 400 year old vineyard? Meet Mathew Zein

Who does this? I am actually part jealous and part concerned for this mans sanity. He goes to a country, married no less, to visit for a week and hasn't left for 10 years. I'm like "what?" When Matthew landed in Armenia, he didn’t bring a suitcase full of big plans—just a battered laptop and the crazy notion that a tiny country he didn’t even have roots in could become his home. Instead, what happened next might change how you think about destiny, culture, and even what it means to plug in and
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Sept. 11, 2026

Why Most Master Sommeliers Are Still Broke: Doug Frost Exposes Industry Secrets

The top accolades in the wine trade are tough to acquire. The Master of Wine and the Master Sommelier both can take years if not a decade to study for and pass the tests. But to have both credentials on your resume! I'm like what? Doug Frost is the man...and one of three in the world that have accomplished earning both accolades. It’s one thing to love wine, but it’s another to flat-out admit you may have to drink your entire inventory if nobody else buys in. That’s the raw honesty you’re in fo

Recent Blog Posts

Sept. 3, 2026

The Economics of Elegance: How Better Stemware Boosts Restaurant Profits

Welcome back to the Wine Talks companion blog! If you have ever sat at a high-end restaurant, lifted a wine glass that felt almost weightlessly ethereal, and wondered how something so delicate could hold a robust Cabernet, you are not alone. In the …
May 27, 2026

Demystifying Bordeaux: More Than Just Big Names and Big Prices

Welcome back to the blog, fellow wine lovers! This week on the podcast, we embarked on a journey that, for many, might feel like stepping into a gilded museum of wine – the world of Bordeaux. But as we explored in our latest episode, Beyond Luxury: …
March 6, 2026

Rethinking Bordeaux: Climate Change, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Future of Classic Wines

Welcome back to the blog for our latest podcast episode! In this week's show, we delve deep into the heart of Bordeaux, a region synonymous with timeless elegance and iconic wines. Yet, as we explore, this venerable appellation is not static. It is …