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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.

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Aug. 13, 2024

How Inclusive Is Today's Wine Industry? See What’s Changing | Chasity Cooper

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Do you sometimes feel intimidated by wine? You’re not alone. But what if I told you that wine is more accessible than you think? Meet Chasity Cooper, a Chicago-based wine writer and entrepreneur who’s been shaking up the wine world. With a...

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Show Notes

Do you sometimes feel intimidated by wine? You’re not alone. But what if I told you that wine is more accessible than you think?

Meet Chasity Cooper, a Chicago-based wine writer and entrepreneur who’s been shaking up the wine world.

With a background in marketing and a passion for wine that took her from Syracuse University to the vineyards of Spain, Chasity has carved out a unique space in this industry. She’s not just an incredible wine culture expert but also a champion for diversity and inclusion.

Today, Chasity shares her journey into wine and the challenges faced by people of color and women in the wine industry.

We also talk about her insights on the natural wine movement, the impact of social media on wine culture, the importance of sustainability in winemaking and more.

Let’s jump right in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Chasity Cooper (00:31)

What is natural wine and its impact on the industry? (02:04)

How Chasity fell in love with wine (09:53)

Challenges for women and people of color in the wine industry (13:36)

Social media’s role in educating new generations of wine drinkers (25:43)

Sustainability in winemaking and its growing importance (33:29)

Empowering wine drinkers to explore beyond familiar labels (38:15)

Celebrating black women in the food and beverage industry (45:45)

The non-threatening nature of wine (50:52)

Wine is the Best Medicine: Q&A challenge (54:22)

Additional Resources:

👉Learn more about Wine Talks: https://www.winetalkspodcast.com/

👉Watch the YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcE_nUpOKHY&list=PLVPoDzlH3_n8rqmofwcCQvOi_3Ci66bu_

👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WineTalksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

👉Follow Chasity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bychasitycooper/

👉Check out Chasity’s wine blog: https://chasitycooper.com/wine-blog

Watch or listen to this episode:

👉Kira Ballotta’s approach to wine: https://youtu.be/kVsc7gJ2Nn4

Let’s Connect:

🔸IG: https://www.instagram.com/winetalkspodcast/

🔸LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kalemkiarian-a792914

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Wine Talks with Paul K is the ultimate podcast for serious wine lovers who want to know everything about the wine business. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this podcast will introduce you to the wonderful world of wine, one story at a time.

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