Episodes
Jan. 27, 2026
The Evolution of Bordeaux: Old Vines, Climate Change, and the Future of Fine Wine
I have to say that I can pick ém. My love of Bordeaux and the volume of Bordeaux I have tasted has lead me to Chateau Haut Bailly. Under the tootlidge of Veronique Sanders-Van Beek, the winery continues to make great strides ...
Jan. 20, 2026
From Endless Summer to Carmel Wines: The Creative Journey of Walter Georis
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 ...
Jan. 16, 2026
Romania’s Wine Revival: From Communist Past to International Stage
I have been selling direct to the consumer in the wine trade for over 35 years. The industry certainly is not what it was; in some ways, better, in other ways, not so much. I've seen it all...well, at least most of it. The m...
Jan. 14, 2026
Building Michael Franzese Wines: Samvel Hakobyan’s Immigrant Success Story and Michael Franzese’s Transformation
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 th...
Jan. 8, 2026
Behind the Scenes at Paris’ Barbecue Championship: Judges, Prizes, and Local Impact
Paris.....Texas. The subject to two movies over the years, the most recent a romantic comedy. Listen, folks, this ain't no joke. I can personally attest that BBQ is alive in well in Texas and this day was a Championship Blowo...
Jan. 6, 2026
Women Leading Armenia’s Wine and Tourism Revolution
The wine movement is Armenia is "pedal to the medal." Katie bar the door, no holds barred. As it should be. And leading the helm are some tough no non-sense women. Sisian Boghossian is one of them. Clearly her commitment to h...
Dec. 30, 2025
Too Small to Fail: Passion, Humility, and Purpose at Saarloos and Sons Winery
In all industries there are the visionaries. People that make industry veterans raise an eyebrow and reflect "this is exactly who we need." Keith Saarloos is that person for me. I won't bore you with my tenure but suffice it ...
Dec. 16, 2025
Inside Valentino: Piero Selvaggio on LA’s Italian Food Revolution and Wine Culture
Step into the story of LA’s culinary evolution with Wine Talks , where conversations are poured as generously as the wine. In this episode, I welcomes legendary restaurateur Piero Selvaggio —a man whose career spans the golde...
Dec. 9, 2025
Breaking Wine Barriers: Rita Rosa’s Journey from Nigeria to Bordeaux
Wine Talks has been watching this woman. She is making waves in a part of the wine world that one might not consider in daily converstaion: Nigeria. How does one become a Bordeaux specialist in Nigeria? Where does that inspir...
Dec. 4, 2025
Terroir, Technology, and Taste: The Future of Wine in Armenia
Start your winery dream. On this episode of Wine Talks, Adam Kablanian shares a compelling story of entrepreneurship, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of a dream in the wine industry. After a successful career as a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, Adam Kablanian decided to chase his passi…
Dec. 2, 2025
Oregon Wine's Evolution: In the Vineyard with Robert McKinley of Norris Winery
Wine is family. True wine, true expression, true passion only comes from the support of the family. Not just your blood relatives, but the family of wine. One who is in the trade and has an earnest appreciation for the value ...
Nov. 27, 2025
Reflections on Wine, Family, and Finding Passion in Life’s Unlikely Journeys
I came into the studio today to get some wine and organize a few things. I also wanted to test the internet connections because yesterday I had two show fall apart from internet issues. It seems they were on the guests side. ...
Nov. 25, 2025
How French Village Life Changed the Hoffman Family’s View of Food, Wine, and Culture
It is a dream for many people to pick up and move to another country. Virtually, no one acts on that dream. Steve Hoffman did. And it seems it takes a certain type of partner, a certain type of children and a certain type of ...
Nov. 18, 2025
Inventing the Coravin: Greg Lambrecht on Transforming Wine Culture and Expanding By-the-Glass Exploration
Who invents these things? and what experience do they have that gets them to the point that they can invent these things? Entrepreneurs are a crafty bunch. They dream. They test themselves. They switch gears on the fly. So go...
Nov. 11, 2025
Breaking Traditions: Collaboration, Diversity, and Modern Strategies in the Wine Industry
There is alot of speculation, prognositcatiom, miss-information, ridiculous conclusions, and outright bad data about the wine trade right now. Everyone with an opinion is chiming in. And some of these folks have done nothing ...
Nov. 6, 2025
Behind the Bottle: Wine, Humility, and Inspiring Stories from Rome to Texas
Wine is about the humanity. This concept hit me on a flight home from Rome. I was watching a movie and started to weep. I realized the human soul needs passion, passion forsomething; maybe another person, maybe a lifestyle, ...
Nov. 4, 2025
Puglian Wine Evolution: Mark Shannon’s 46-Year Passion for Quality and Authenticity
Wine Talks was invited to meet the Pope....well, at least by the language in the invitation, it sounded like we were going to meet the Pope. It turns out that the word "private audience" meant with 6294 other private invitees...
Oct. 30, 2025
Unlocking Luxury Wine: Charlotte Selles on Brand Strategy, Relationships, and the Business of Wine
It is complitcated. Life. Wine. And to help clear up the wine complication (not sure there is a way to uncomplicate life), is Charlotte Selles. With a distinctive path to her new company Tassei, she brings to the table a weal...
Oct. 28, 2025
From Rocks to Wine: Diana Khandilyan’s Unique Journey Through Terroir and Winemaking
I jumped in on a LinkedIn conversation about wine, soil, volcano's and more. Thought I would contribute to the message string. That is when I engaged Diana on the concept of terroir. But not just any terroir, but volcanic ter...
Oct. 16, 2025
Wine Innovation: Mini Bottles, Younger Drinkers, and an Industry in Transition: Meet Abby Bogle
I keep hearing how the industry has to change, how Gen Z is aren't drinking wine, how the trade is slow to do anything....until you speak with Abby Bogle. She is the type of enthusiasm and drive that is needed to move with th...
Oct. 14, 2025
From the LA Lakers Locker Room to Napa Valley vines: Kelly E. Carter on Diversity, Story, and Wine Exploration
I can tell you it was like sitting with a long, lost neighbor when sitting with Kelly E. Carter. And in fact, we were neighbors of sorts back in the day. It wasn't until I was searching for images to create the icons for thi...
Oct. 9, 2025
Wine, Passion, and Perseverance: Why Human Connection Matters in Hospitality
Sometimes I just get an hankering. Ya know, a chance to try and tell it like it is. There is no óne-size" fits all solution to what is happening in our trade. And there still are many successes in the trade...more to come on ...
Oct. 7, 2025
Beyond the Vines: Tony Biagi’s Journey Through Napa, To Kalon, and Winemaking Wisdom
One of the on-going themes with Wine Talks, with virtually all guests, is the idea that you never stop learning in the wine trade. I supposed you could say that about many industries, but wine carries with it the idea of the ...
Sept. 30, 2025
Navigating Napa and Beyond: Wine Adventures with Paul Kalemkiarian
I can talk about this stuff for days. Get me on a high horse and it is off to the races. I’ve tasted more wines than most people could ever dare dream of—but what fascinates me isn’t just what’s in the glass. It’s the stories...