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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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Sept. 3, 2024

How One BAD Wine Led to a Thriving Wine Business with a TWIST | Stephanie Franklin

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Have you ever tasted a wine so bad it inspired you to create something better? That’s exactly how Fly Wines was born. In this week’s episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Stephanie Franklin, CEO and founder of Fly Wines. With a background...

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Show Notes

Have you ever tasted a wine so bad it inspired you to create something better? That’s exactly how Fly Wines was born.

In this week’s episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Stephanie Franklin, CEO and founder of Fly Wines.

With a background in tech and marketing, Stephanie left her corporate job to venture into the world of wine, bringing a fresh perspective to an age-old industry.

Today, she shares the unique story behind Fly Wines, a wine company that combines the best of both worlds–beautiful packaging with high-quality, artisanal wines from underrepresented regions.

She also talks about her challenges as a woman of color in the wine industry and her mission to expand American palates beyond the typical Napa and Sonoma offerings.

If you’re curious about how quality wine and beautiful design can come together to create a fascinating wine-tasting experience, don’t miss this episode.

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Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Stephanie Franklin’s journey into the wine industry (00:26)

The inspiration behind the creation of Fly Wines (03:23)

Living life and doing what you love (05:18)

Stephanie’s inspiration for making great wines (14:22)

Finding quality wines in underrepresented regions (16:07)

Enhancing consumer palates with unique wines (22:52)

Challenges as a woman of color in the wine industry (29:06)

The importance of consumer education in wine (35:45)

Understanding Millennials and Gen Z wine preferences (38:24)

How wine tasting can enhance other aspects of life (41:04)

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

👉Visit Fly Wines for more information: https://flywines.club/

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🔸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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