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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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July 16, 2024

This Bel Air Vineyard Produces Great Wines Despite Its Location, Here’s How

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Did you know there’s a hidden winery right in the heart of Los Angeles? Yes, and not many people know it. Located in the prestigious Bel Air, also known as Beverly Hills, Moraga Vineyard spans sixteen and a half acres of vineyard that produces...

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Did you know there’s a hidden winery right in the heart of Los Angeles? Yes, and not many people know it.

Located in the prestigious Bel Air, also known as Beverly Hills, Moraga Vineyard spans sixteen and a half acres of vineyard that produces great-tasting wines.

In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Paul Warson, the talented winemaker and owner of Moraga Vineyard.

Having worked for several notable vineyards across the country (including Australia), Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that we all could learn from.

Today, he’ll discuss the unique challenges and the eco-friendly techniques they’ve embraced to craft top-quality wines in an urban setting.

Plus, we’ll explore the historical significance of winemaking in Los Angeles, Moraga Vineyard's direct-to-consumer business model, and more.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Paul Warson of Moraga Vineyard (00:35)

What makes Moraga Vineyard THE place? (01:15)

A taste of Los Angeles’ rich winemaking history (03:13)

Moraga’s unique terroir and winemaking challenges (09:01)

How does Moraga Vineyard approach sales? (16:50)

Paul’s vineyard management strategy (22:48)

How Paul got into winemaking and acquired Moraga Vineyard (30:48)

Episode wrap-up (44:02)

Additional Resources:

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👉Visit Moraga Vineyard’s website for more information: https://www.moragabelair.com/

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