Episodes
Aug. 11, 2022
She is a pistol. What a warm and interesting conversation. Meet Ryan Kemp of Adelaida Vineyards
Crazy good conversation about Paso Robles.
Aug. 9, 2022
Absolute intrigue describes this podcast. Georgia Panagopoulou - Wine Influencer
Learn about the world of wine influencers; it is fascinating. Listen as we peel path this unusual path to the wine world with a stop in Chemical Engineering, soft drink sales and mechanical apparatus design. Georgia is eloquent and articulate as...
Aug. 5, 2022
Are these Obvious wines. Yes, meet the founder Brice Baillie
Obvious wines was founded on, well, some obvious principles. Selling and labeling wines by their character seems like an obvious idea...but it had not been done. Enter Brice Baillie, a native of Champagne, France with the idea to source great...
Aug. 2, 2022
Their wine sales just topped $1B world wide. Meet Concha y Toro's Isabel Mitarakis.
Though I was unaware of the sales milestone Chile's Concha y Toro winery attained, the conversation I had with winemaker Isabel Mitarakis was thoroughly fascinating. You will learn the extraordinary history of the famed winery and the path to becoming...
July 28, 2022
American ex-pat making wine in Argentina? Incredible time with Jeff Mausbach.
Buscado Vivo O Muerto makes serious wine in Argentina. You will learn the story direct from the ex-pats mouth! Jeff Mausbach fell in love with his now Argentine wife and ran back to Argentina and found his passion for wine. These are the most...
July 26, 2022
Rosé is real wine. Chateau Minuty makes them great. Meet Sebastien Nore
Rosé is the mainstay wine in the Cotes de Provence; more accurately on the Saint Tropez peninsula. I learned something new about Rosé and the crazy differences that can be derived from various vinification methods. Family owned and...
July 21, 2022
Austria is Gruner Veltliner. Here why from Dieter Heubler.
The grape of Austria if Gruner Veltliner. A noble white grape that can produce crisp sparkling wine and botrytis dessert wine and everything in-between. The primary growing region of this noble grape is Austria and it is grown around such famed...
July 7, 2022
Austrian wine is world class. Franz Leth tells you why.
This is a fascinating converstaion.
July 5, 2022
I love the wines of Sicily. Hear why from Angelo Morando of Cantine Ermes
Sicilian wines are a regular fascination of mine. Though a small island, the variety of terroir and grapes is vast and the indigenous grapes there are unique. When you taste the wines of Cantine Ermes, you are taken to the island. And that is the...
June 28, 2022
Their winery was literally taken by the soldiers. Meet Alexandra Kaprielian of Takri Wines
Why are wineries taken during the war? The Germans invaded France and held up in Bordeaux and other places. The Romans did the same. And in modern history, Azerbaijan did it to Armenia. History repeats itself. This is the second story we have heard on...
June 21, 2022
Lake County is hugely important for California wine. Meet Pietro Buttitta of Prima Materia
Lake County is an important part of the California wine legacy. Pietro Buttitta will teach you the nuances of the area and charm you with his character. A chef, winemaker and promoter, Pietro does what it takes to make premium wine in a premium wine...
June 20, 2022
Wines from Sardegna? Yes, please. Meet Antonella Mancini & Claudio Salvador of Cantina Pedres
Crazy good wine from Sardinia and neighboring island, Gallura.
June 15, 2022
Bulgarian wine? Yes, and here is how that happens. Meet Robert Hayk and Anush Gharibyan O’Connor
Wine in itself represents history. And wine from the caucus states have had wine for 1000’s of years…and Bulgaria is no exception. I taste 100’s of wine each month and I went back to see how many Bulgarian wines I had tasted since I started...
June 9, 2022
Since 1859, there has been Maison Louis Jadot. Learn the story from David Stephan
David Stephan teaches us about Burgundy and Louis Jadot.
June 8, 2022
Sicilian wines are the bomb. Hear why from Donnafugata's Giovanni Masucci.
Sicily is a very important part of the Italian wine trade.
June 3, 2022
Pio Cesare is a mainstay of all wines Nebbiolo (and more). Meet Cesare Benvenuto
IN 1981, Paul K Sr. featured a wine from Pio Cesare. They were back in the office in 2022!
June 1, 2022
Learn Burgundy From The Family Albert Bichot. Meet Matthieu Mangenot
The Albert Bichot winery in Beaune France dates back to the 13th Century. I would consider that a fair amount of experience in what one might consider the most coveted wine region in the world. Burgundy is complicated on the surface. It...
May 19, 2022
Tenuta Carretta Is Pure Piemonte. Meet Enzo Argesta.
Correct me if I am wrong, but Enzo is the Gene Wilder of Piemonte.
May 18, 2022
Who You Know In Napa Is Important. Just ask Jamey Whetstone
When he started speaking on the Napa royalty he knew, I knew this was a crazy conversation.
May 12, 2022
This is one important woman in wine. Intriguing. Meet Nicole Rolet
I have spoken to many, many proprietors. Not many as interesting at Nicole.
May 10, 2022
One of the great LA wine celebrities; always a laugh. Meet Ed Masciana
Once in awhile, I call Ed in for a few laughs and catch up.
May 5, 2022
He drills water wells...and owns Ancient Peaks Winery.. Meet Doug Filliponi.
If you were to call a company in the San Luis Obispo area to drill and new water well or repair an old one, most likely you will call Doug Filliponi. A grass roots type of guy, Dougs experience drilling wells for all industries but particulary the...
May 3, 2022
From golf to wine. Makes no sense. Meet Matt Reynvaan; Reynvaan Vineyards
Serendipitous path to wine....from golf.
April 28, 2022
Vinho Verde is hot in America. Meet a premium maker; meet Mafalda.
Emerging wine districts of Portugal is focused on Vinho Verde.