Paul Kalemkiarian, president and cellar master at the Original Wine of the Month Club, talks with Fabrice Brunel of Domaine André Brunel, located in the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation.
Michelle McCue of McCue Communications talks wine with Paul Kalemkiarian, president and cellarmaster of the Original WIne of the Month Club.
Markus Bokisch of Bokisch Vineyards stops by the Wine of the Month Club studios to talk to Paul Kalemkiarian.
Giuseppe Carros, wine taster at Tre Bicchieri, talks with Paul Kalemkiarian and explains the judging process.
Paul Kalemkiarian, president and cellarmaster of Wine of the Month Club, talks with Massimo Alois of Vini Alois.
Paul Kalemkiarian, president and cellar master at the Original Wine of the Month Club, talks winemaking with Giovanni Folonari of Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari Tenute.
Paul Kalemkiairan of Wine of the Month Club talks with Christian Ciamos of Maison Albert Bichot.
Paul Kalemkiarian, president and cellar master of the Original Wine of the Month Club, talks with Diva Moretti Polegato of Villa Sandi.
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Vermentino, 2016. Diaccio Appellation: Toscano I.G.T., Italy Vermentino is one of the great grapes of Italy. There is very little of it grown, unfortunately. This one is a perfect example of growing it in perfect conditions. You can taste the minerals in…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Sauvignon Blanc, 2016. Leyda Appellation: D.O. Leyda Valley, Chile Leyda is only eight miles from the ocean and more than 2,500 feet above sea level. With no interference in the growing or making of the wine, the finished product is the purest…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Zinfandel, 2015. Chacewater Appellation: Sierra Foothills, California The Sierra Foothills is considered the birthplace of California Zinfandel, with plantings dating back to the mid-1800s. This large and lovely wine was aged for 14 months in new and used French and American oak…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Reserve Malbec, 2012. Denario Appellation: Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina Malbec is the superstar grape of Argentina and this selection provides ample proof as to why that is. Our Denario Reserve exhibits all the power and glory of Malbec, but also delivers a…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Grüner Veltliner, 2015. Circum Appellation: Nitra Viticultural Area P.D.O., Slovakia Our selection is classic Gruner Veltliner - known in Slovakian as "Veltlinske Zelena." Here is a beautiful expression of the Tekov terroir, mirroring its stony, volcanic soils. Clear and bright, the wine's…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013. Tyler's Curveball Appellation: Columbia Valley, Washington This Cabernet is about as good as it gets. From the rich, concentrated berry and cassis nose to the bombshell of black plum, cedar and earth, balanced with medium tannins, it pleases at…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chardonnay, 2017. Terre Eulalie Appellation: I.G.P. Pays d'Oc, France Our selection comes from grapes picked along the coast, where the climate is cool and temperate and the soil possess the perfect nutrients for the vines. Careful vine management and lower yields give…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Côtes du Rhône, 2015. Domaine Des Espiers Appellation: A.O.C. Côtes du Rhône, France This is a classic Cotes du Rhone blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre. The nose shimmers with toasty, fresh black berry and cherry fruits and herbs,…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Malbec, 2015. Finca Saurez Appellation: Paraje Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina Mendoza is known for its Malbec. This wine has a perfect balance between its acidity and alcohol content, as well as having a wonderful tannic strength. On the nose, one can find black…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Sauvignon Blanc, 2017. Coeur Sauvage Appellation: I.G.P. Loire Valley, France The purity and freshness of wines from this region cannot be overstated. While Sauvignon Blanc can be grown to great heights all over the world, there is no place like the Loire.…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Malbec, 2015. Denario Appellation: Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina Somehow, Malbec has prospered in Argentina like nowhere else. What we get in our selection is an amazingly rich and robust red with lots of bramble, dense, black fruits and medium tannins. It's enough…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Chardonnay, 2015. Twisted Paso Appellation: Paso Robles, California Paso Robles is divided in half by the Pacific Coast Highway. For this Chardonnay, they found a perfect spot 1,800 feet above sea level. The temperature difference between east and west here can be…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Reserve Cuvée, 2016. Hermoso Hermosa Appellation: Yolo County, California Our blend is mostly Petite Sirah with splashes Syrah and Tempranillo. Each adds its own personality to the blend, with the Petite Sirah showing its signature black cherry and a touch of spice,…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine - Appellation: Reserve Malbec, 2012. Denario - Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina Zinfandel, 2015. Chacewater - Sierra Foothills, California Sauvignon Blanc, 2016. Leyda - D.O. Leyda Valley, Chile Vermentino, 2016. Diaccio - Toscano I.G.T., Italy The Original Wine of the Month Club® For…
Winetasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine - Appellation: Malbec, 2015. Finca Saurez - Paraje Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina Côtes du Rhône, 2015. Domaine Des Espiers - A.O.C. Côtes du Rhône, France Chardonnay, 2017. Terre Eulalie - I.G.P. Pays d'Oc, France Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013. Tyler's Curveball - Columbia Valley, Washington…
Wine tasting with Paul Kalemkiarian & Ed Masciana Wine - Appellation: Reserve Cuvée, 2016. Hermoso Hermosa - Yolo County, California Chardonnay, 2015. Twisted Paso - Paso Robles, California Malbec, 2015. Denario - Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina Sauvignon Blanc, 2017. Coeur Sauvage - I.G.P. Loire Valley, France The Original Wine of…