I am proud when I say I was born in Inglewood, California. So were Li and Leslie Jones. When I was 5 or 6 years old, my father would take me to work as I sat and stamped brochures with the name Van Ness Pharmacy. Then the perscription driver would…
I am so frustrated with wine shows. In fact, I think they add to the aristocracy of wine. But wine is not about what is in the glass, it is about why it is in the glass. The people who decide for themselves that their life path includes making wine…
I am so frustrated with wine shows. In fact, I think they add to the aristocracy of wine. But wine is not about what is in the glass, it is about why it is in the glass. The people who decide for themselves that their life path includes making wine…
Relentless in her pursuits would be an understatement because Kerrin Laz is a force of nature. Kerrin is the type of person the wine trade needs...now. She is chock full of energy, a plethora of ideas, and a cavalcade of pathways to get there. She will be on the show…
She is the real deal. Isis Daniels, The Millenial Somm, can tell it like it is. There is no "fluff"here, just the facts maam. I was taken not only by her level of expertise but also by her ability to convey honest positions with honest feelings; a bit rare in…
I am a sparkling wine lover. I think sparkling wine should be part of everyones repetoir; not for celebrations...for dinner, for lunch, for anytime. Certainly, one issue with sparkling wine is the price. One of the most popular Champagnes in the world, Veuve Clicquot, is $60.00/bottle! But then you see…
There has been an uptick in wine media. The series "Drops of God" has raised an eyebrow. It has become quite common when I am speaking about wine that someone asks if I have seen the show. I have been horrified by some of the work I have seen on-line…
It is impossible to speak of the wines from Spain...at least the famous ones, without speaking about 1.) the Ribero del Duero and 2.) Vega Sicilia. When Wine Talks was asked to join a lunch at the Berverly Hilton Hotel and sit with Pable Alvarez, we responded with "Yes, please."…
There’s something almost rebellious about someone who insists that all the rituals and prestige swirling around the world’s greatest wines can, and should, be put aside—just for the simple joy of opening a bottle with good people, at the right time. Nils Vaincot, the national sales manager for Château Quintus,…
When I recorded this episode, Trevor was the Director and Head Winemaker of the famed Beaulieu Vineyards. And, one of the reasons I ventured into a corporate winery podcast, was that very reason. I wanted to peel back the idea of a such an iconic winery becoming corporate and how…
Wine is experiential. It is what the industry has to hang its hat on. Each glass needs to conjure up emotion, memories and a sense of being. My father bought his wine shop in 1969 and a started his academic journey to understand and promote wine. He took master classes…
Wine is experiential. It is what the industry has to hang its hat on. Each glass needs to conjure up emotion. memories and a sense of being. My father bought his wine shop in 1969 and a started his academic journey to understand and promote wine. He took master slasses…
When one thinks of the "food revolution" of America, a few names show themselves immediately. In that this movement started in California and namely Los Angeles, chefs such as Alice Waters, Jonathan Waxman, Wolfgang Puck, Ken Frank, Michael McCarty greace the list. Not the least of these is Nancy Silverton.…
By all intensive purposes, this is Wine Talks 501st episode...crazy to think of all those guests, research, production, and insight that goes into creating and maintaining a podcast. All that to say, once in awhile, a character comes along. Someone who thinks a bit different, articulates a bit different and…
When at Wine Paris, I visited the booths of many countries. Catching up with old friends, and forging new relationships to help move the needle in wine. As I visited the Armenian wine booth, there was a bustle in the air. If there is an old guard in the Armenian…
Dominique Arangoits wasn’t born among grand cru vineyards or Bordeaux’s famed châteaux, but in the rugged Basque Country near the Spanish border, where family tradition meant tending a modest vineyard for homemade wine. Raised in the mountains, his first relationship with wine was simple and personal—his grandfather’s small plot was…
This is a true story. in 1989, Michael Houlihan came to my office. He had a vision of wine brand (the story of why he had a vision is crazy in itself). He wanted to create a wine named Barefoot Cellars. He had found the name from a deunct brand…
In as large as the wine trade is, it is really a small, tight knit industry. It takes a certain love of the lifestyle, the product and the people to survive, or shall I say flourish. I've been following the career and passion of Master of Wine Isabelle Legeron. So…
Prepare to be amazed by this episode of Wine Talks: " Host Paul Kalemkiarian sits down with the incredibly dynamic Laurent David, a visionary who perfectly bridges two worlds most people wouldn’t expect to collide: cutting-edge technology and the centuries-old traditions of winemaking. From the moment the conversation begins, you’ll…
Dive deep into the ever-evolving world of wine with the latest episode of Wine Talks, featuring Paul Mabray, President & CEO of Pix, alongside host Paul Kalemkiarian. Broadcasting from Monroeville, California and connecting all the way up the Napa Valley, this episode delivers insights that both industry insiders and passionate…
Ever wonder who these guys are and if they are for real. Here is story of a guy who wants to impress his girlfriend of his expertise in French wine. It doesn't take long for him to switch gears.
THe movie Sideways change the landscspe of wine forever...well, at least for 30 years. One simple line that an actor recites in a parking lot, no more than 10 seconds worth, clobbered Merlot sales for 30 years. It wasn't meant to be anything. Just a line. Just as passing frustration.…
Marvin Meyers was a famed cartoonist in the 1970's and he loved wine. He created an entire series of single-cell cartoons on the subject. I am bringing them to life one at a time....they make me laugh
If you're curious about what makes a great wine—or just love hearing stories from inside legendary Bordeaux châteaux—you have to watch this conversation between Cyprien Champanhet from Château Haut-Bailly and Paul Kalemkiarian. Honestly, I didn’t expect to be so drawn in. From the start, Cyprien Champanhet shares a window into…