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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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Dec. 31, 2024

Is Your Wine Full of Chemicals? This Winemaker Says NO! | Charles Smith

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What if your wine could tell a story of integrity and experience rather than just taste? In our latest episode of Wine Talks, Paul K talks to renowned winemaker Charles Smith, who takes us behind the scenes of his unique approach to winemaking. Known...

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Show Notes

What if your wine could tell a story of integrity and experience rather than just taste?

In our latest episode of Wine Talks, Paul K talks to renowned winemaker Charles Smith, who takes us behind the scenes of his unique approach to winemaking.

Known for his organic winemaking practices, Charles explains the importance of commitment to native fermentation, avoiding synthetic chemicals, and making wine with integrity.

This episode also covers the shift in the wine industry towards a more experiential approach, where creating an immersive wine experience is as important as the product taste itself.

Tune in now and hear Charles Smith’s inspirational journey of crafting wines with integrity and experience.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

The experiential side of wine (01:29)

Charles Smith’s wine journey and early challenges (02:29)

Importance of quality and integrity winemaking (08:10)

Wines reflecting terroir (16:08)

Challenges in today’s wine industry (22:56)

An honest glass of wine (26:44)

What’s next for Charles Smith? (28:08)

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 Charles Smith Wines for more information: https://charlessmithwines.com/

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Let’s Connect:

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

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

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