A few years ago, I had NBA star John Salley in the house. We had some great laughs and the story telling was incredible.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix NBA championship rings, vegan wine, and a dash of Inglewood nostalgia, this episode is for you! Host Paul Kalemkiarian pops a cork with John Salley—former NBA star and now the force behind Vegan Vine Wine. John spills all (pun intended) on what it really means for wine to be vegan—not just grapes in a glass, people! Traditional wine can hide sneaky animal byproducts, but Vegan Vine is all about plant-based purity.
The conversation isn’t just wine geekery; it’s peppered with jokes about $80 steaks, memories of riding bikes in Inglewood, and a playful dig at French sauces packed with butter and cream. John dishes on his shift to veganism, life-changing food habits, and even culinary showbiz ambitions. And if you ever thought a vegan could only gnaw on lettuce, John’s here to school you: “If you want to eat a vegan, eat a cow… they eat grass!” Only at Wine Talks…
3 Lessons Learned – Served in Extra Large Wine Glasses:
🍷 Read the Label—Seriously!
Vegan wine isn’t just a wellness trend; it means zero animal products were hurt or “whisked” into your vino.
🍷 Winning In Wine—And Life—is About Reinvention!
From basketball legend to vegan wine ambassador, John Salley proves you can always pivot—just maybe not in leather pants.
🍷 Never Pay $80 for a Steak (or $29 for a Manhattan)!
“Next time, just ask if a virgin sat on it,” says John. Priceless advice for menus and life.
Cheers to drinks that do no harm—and conversation that keeps you laughing (and learning)!
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