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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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Sept. 24, 2024

Napa Valley Wine Academy Exposes the Truth on Wine Education | Christian Oggenfuss

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Wine isn’t just a drink–-it’s an experience. So why limit wine education to a classroom? That’s exactly what today’s guest is here to explore. In this episode of Wine Talks, we’re joined by Christian Oggenfuss, CEO and co-founder of the...

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Wine isn’t just a drink–-it’s an experience. So why limit wine education to a classroom? That’s exactly what today’s guest is here to explore.

In this episode of Wine Talks, we’re joined by Christian Oggenfuss, CEO and co-founder of the Napa Valley Wine Academy.

With a rich background in wine education, Christian shares how the wine academy was founded and its crucial role in shaping the wine industry.

He discusses the significance of hands-on learning and understanding wine beyond textbooks. Additionally, they cover key topics such as the challenges of today’s wine industry, the need for inclusivity in wine education, and more.

Curious to know more about Napa Valley Wine Academy’s approach to learning?

Tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Christian Oggenfuss (00:25)

The Origin of Napa Wine Valley Academy (01:29)

Experiential learning in wine education (05:51)

Wine certification and its importance (06:50)

The complexity of wine language (18:26)

Social and experiential aspects of wine (31:42)

Challenges and evolution in the wine industry (39:24)

Fostering inclusivity and diversity in wine education (45:07)

Final thoughts (49:41)

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

👉Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coggenfuss

👉Visit Napa Valley Wine Academy for more information: https://napavalleywineacademy.com/

Watch or listen to this episode:

🔸Interview with the Producers of the Movie Bottle Shock: https://youtu.be/EcE_nUpOKHY

🔸Interview with Steven Spurrier, Organizer of The Judgement of Paris 1976: https://youtu.be/JlzIAeIpufQ

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🍷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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