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Adversity and perseverance frame her life. Meet Monique Soltani.Monique Soltani is an award-winning journalist, TV News anchor, Mother, Wife, Host of Wine Oh T.V., and much more. She has accomplished so much and has been on a journey with her successful show, Wine Oh T.V. But in the midst of shooting a wine episode she got word of her husband’s illness; she dropped everything to be by his side, and eventually, she had to say goodbye to her beloved. But in the face of this adversity, she prevailed. She had taken some time off and focused on raising her twin daughters, found her voice again, and picked up where she left off with her career. She is not only a businesswoman, but she is a mother and a successful one at that. I hope you can enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed talking with Monique.
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Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 124 – They started the biggest wine brand in America. Meet Mike Houlihan and Bonnie HarveyPodcastsDate: 09/14/21Mike Houlihan was sent out by his new girlfriend to strong arm a $300,000 debt for her client. The rest of the story is funny,...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 123 – Best LA Wine Story. San Antonio Winery. Meet Santo RiboliPodcastsDate: 09/09/21The California wine trade didn’t start in Napa, Sonoma, or Mendocino; it started it in Southern California in the 1700’s. ...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 122 – Pro caddy turned chocolate wine guy. Unreal. Meet the energetic Cayce KerrPodcastsDate: 09/07/21I wouldn't have believed it myself until one of the men I respect most in this industry brought in Dr. Nayan Patel. The Doctor of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 121 – He can eliminate the effects of alcohol. Meet Dr. Nayav PatelPodcastsDate: 09/02/21I wouldn't have believed it myself until one of the men I respect most in this industry brought in Dr. Nayan Patel. The Doctor of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 120 – Sideways; the real story…meet Rex Pickett the author. His new musical is coming out.PodcastsDate: 08/31/21HIs musical Sideways is gaining attention in the wine world. Hear the story of the book and the movie and the preliminary...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 119 – Selling wine on the web is complicated. Meet COO Andrew WalleckPodcastsDate: 08/26/21Andrew came to the wine business with no knowledge of wine but understands internet marketing and logistics. We met on the golf...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 118 – Charisma is not a big enough word to describe Jean Charles. I was on his show!PodcastsDate: 08/24/21The wine trade in Oregon was creeping along until the late '80's when they started their International Pinot Noir Festival. They...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 117 – Pure Wine Making Wisdom (French and American) Wine Talks with Guillaume LargePodcastsDate: 08/19/21The wine trade in Oregon was creeping along until the late '80's when they started their International Pinot Noir Festival. They...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 116 – The Wine Critic of Wine Critics Speaks. Meet Dan Berger; so engagingPodcastsDate: 08/17/21I have been reading his prose for years always wondering who the real Dan Berger is. And boy did I find out....engaging, funny,...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 115 – One of the original Sonoma families. We go way back with the Wetzels.PodcastsDate: 08/12/21It was like talking to an old friend with Katie Wetzel. My father and her mother and father were friends back in the days in...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 114 – Too Much Fun on CA Wine Country Radio with Steve Jaxon and Dan BergerPodcastsDate: 08/11/21This is one funny bit. On my last trip to Sonoma, I was tapped to be on KSRO's California Wine Country with host Steve Jaxon and...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 113 – She is elegant and poised. Master of Wine Vanessa ConlinPodcastsDate: 08/05/21Vanessa Conlin was born into the arts. After her soiree into singing Opera, her next self disciplined challenge was to learn...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 112 – The REAL Silver Oak Story. Meet Matt Duncan. 3rd GenerationPodcastsDate: 08/03/21In 1972, the Duncan family set out to try their hand at winemaking; I think it worked. Meet Matt Duncan, 3rd generation owner of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 111 – Taking a region from zero to one with Michael JuergensPodcastsDate: 07/28/21Michael Juergens is a Master of Wine candidate, industry consultant, and author. In this episode Paul and Michael sit down over a...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 110 – Wine is life for Darrin Low of Dom. Anderson. Hear his philosophy.PodcastsDate: 07/22/21The Anderson Valley is a wine growing region in Mendocino county that is turning heads with Pinot Noir and Sparkling wine. At the...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 109 – This is the story. Hear exactly what he was thinking when he created Direct to Consumer wines…Paul K. Sr one on onePodcastsDate: 07/16/21Unaware he was creating the $3B Direct to Consumer wine industry, Paul Kalemkiarian Sr. explains how the idea evolved and his...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 108 – World Renowned Food/Wine Critic; Founder Of Saveur, Meet Colman AndrewsPodcastsDate: 07/13/21I was told by winemaker Bruce Neyers that I was to venture into food and wine writers, Colman Andrews was a must have on the...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 107 – Woman In Wine. Head Winemaker Natalie Bath of Rudd EstatesPodcastsDate: 07/08/21I was intrigued to meet Natalie Bath of Rudd Estates...we were having such a great conversation I went off script and didn't get...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 106 – Small Napa winery, large Napa history. Meet winemaker Rich Frederick of Vine CliffPodcastsDate: 07/06/21I could have sworn Proprietress Nell Sweeney walked by when Rich and I were on the mics for Wine Talks. I was going to be a...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 105 – Brass Tacks Conversation With Whitehall Lane’s Tom Leonardini IIPodcastsDate: 06/29/21Tom Leonardini II is a second generation family at Whitehall Lane. We sat at the winery for what I would call a frank...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 104 – Yale Univ. Author “10 Restaurants that Changed America” Wine Talks with Paul FreedmanPodcastsDate: 06/24/21I received the book "10 Restaurants That Changed America" from my daughter as a gift. I couldn't put it down and immediately...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 103 – Farmer, winemaker, philosopher; Meet Wine Brian TalleyPodcastsDate: 06/22/21Paul Mabray is considered one of the most knowledgeable consultants on the business of wine. Having worked for wine.com...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 102 – Can’t discuss wine in the mail without speaking with Paul MabrayPodcastsDate: 06/18/21Paul Mabray is considered one of the most knowledgeable consultants on the business of wine. Having worked for wine.com...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 101 – Paso is all the rage. Hear from the 2nd generation; Andy NinerPodcastsDate: 06/16/21Richard Niner fell in love with Paso Robles when he visited in the '90's on a business trip...it took 1o years to find the right...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 100 – Chefs, Drugs and Rock and Roll. Meet author Andrew FriedmanPodcastsDate: 06/02/21I read Chefs, Drugs and Rock and Roll at the behest of the great Melvyn Masters. I wasn't 20 pages into the book before I decided...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 99 – Pure Wine Critic Royalty. Meet BartholomewPodcastsDate: 05/14/21Bartholomew Broadbent has a storied wine history on his own. He currently owns one of the great importing houses in America,...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 98 – Wine and the Glass. Meet PhD Katherine LarsonPodcastsDate: 05/06/21Meet PhD Katherine Larson, curator of the Fire And Vine Exhibit at the Corning Museum of Glass and wine have 1000's of years...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 97 – Canned Wine, Beer and Master Somm Emmanuel KemijiPodcastsDate: 04/27/21It has been a few years since Emmanuel Kemiji was hanging around...we got him in studio to tell us of his newest ventures...this...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 96 – From Kendal Jackson to Yao Ming meet winemaker Tom HindePodcastsDate: 04/13/21Tom Hinde's resume is off the charts. He has made wine for iconic wineries such as Kendal Jackson and iconic celebrities such as...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 95 – Savvy Talk With Vintage Wine Estates CEO Pat RoneyPodcastsDate: 04/06/21Pat Roney, CEO of Vintage Wine Estates, has kept vigilant in growing his company to one of the largest winery groups in America....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 94 – He put wine and food on it’s ear. Meet famed Michael McCartyPodcastsDate: 03/05/21The food scene in the US was changing rapidly in the '80's and LA was the hub. Being a Chef was not a claim to fame in those...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 93 – NYTimes Wine critic Eric Asimov was on fire. Hear his insights.PodcastsDate: 02/18/21Eric Asimov's experience in the food and wine world is impossible to compare. Having started with the NY Times as a food critic...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 92 – Learn Burgundy. Meet Frédéric Bernier of Maison Louis JadotPodcastsDate: 02/04/21Each time I sit with Frédéric Barnier, it is like going to Burgundy school. Due to Covid, the 2019 barrel tasting of the wines...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 91 – US laws have nothing on Canada…I spoke with the hosts of “Two Guys Talking Wine”PodcastsDate: 01/30/21We could have chatted for another hour and still had more to discuss. Andre and Michael of the Canadian podcast "Two Guys Talking...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 90 – Meet The Ambassador of Beaujolais, Winemaker Cyril ChirouzePodcastsDate: 01/26/21If you found a menu from a restaurant in the Burgundy part of France from let's say 1965, you would find that fine Beaujolais...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 89 – Wine Photojournalist Michael Higgins was in the housePodcastsDate: 01/19/21If you go on a wine tour of either Bordeaux, France, or Argentina, you will make a big mistake if don't take along the respective...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 88 – Laura Rhys is a Master Sommelier At A Rare Place To WorkPodcastsDate: 01/06/21In 1988, my father visited England to explore the wine route and I have his notes to prove it. Back then, the wine trade was...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 87 – Famed Restaurateur Patrick Terrail of Ma MaisonPodcastsDate: 01/05/21Patrick Terrail comes from a storied family in the international restaurant scene. The famed Tour D'Argent in Paris was his...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 86 – What is Sustainable Wine? Ask Beth Vukmanic SIP ManagerPodcastsDate: 12/23/20I hear "this wine is sustainable" regularly from the wineries and vendors....what does that mean? Hear the answer...from Beth...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 85 – The Azeris Took His Winery. Scary Stuff; Garen Bagdesarian Tells The Story.PodcastsDate: 12/16/20I had Garen and his daughter on the show weeks ago discussing the winery and marketing. Only a few months later, the winery...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 84 – Sexism, Racism, nor Grape Supremacy. Aaliyah Nitoto from Free Range Flowers WineryPodcastsDate: 12/11/20Her work has led her to be named one of “The 2017 Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink” by Fortune, as well as one of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 83 – Crazy good conversation with RAW wine founder and Master Of Wine Isabelle Legeron.PodcastsDate: 12/08/20Her work has led her to be named one of “The 2017 Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink” by Fortune, as well as one of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 82 – Too much fun with winemaker Massimo MonticelliPodcastsDate: 11/24/20His passion for winemaking comes through his heritage and the quality of his wines. We had some laughs and spoke of his...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 81 – Heard of the Aroma Wheel? Meet Isabelle Lesschaeve, Sensory Scientist.PodcastsDate: 11/19/20The Aroma Wheel was invented in 1990 to help consumers get in touch with their senses to understand describing the smell of wine....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 80 – Quintessential LA Restauranteur Piero Selvaggio stopped by the studioPodcastsDate: 11/17/20Piero Selvaggio opened the famed Valentino's in Santa Monica in 1972 and began a food revolution in LA that is the basis for...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 79- In Paris, there is Willi’s Wine Bar…meet Mark WilliamsonPodcastsDate: 11/12/20Mark Williamson, a brit by birth opened Willi's Wine Bar 40 years ago in the Premiere Arrondissement. He just released Immovable...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 78- I visited 2018 Winemaker of the Year Phillip Titus.PodcastsDate: 11/10/20I was blindsided by winemaker Phillip Titus....he makes wine at Chappellet, Acumen, and is the consulting winemaker at his own...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 77 – New York Times Best Selling Author Tilar Mazzeo (and winery owner!)PodcastsDate: 11/05/20After reading The Hotel at Place Vendome, I dug to find her contact information and after 3 minutes of speaking with her, I told...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 76 – Meet Thane Knutson, winemaker at Raymond VineyardsPodcastsDate: 11/03/20As a college student, Thane removed his clothes from his closet and turned it into a winery and became the most popular guy on...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 75 – This is one trailblazer…meet Karen Cakebread of ZiataPodcastsDate: 10/27/20With a storied background in the Napa Valley, Karen Cakebread forged her way through headwinds to land herself with Ziata wines....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 74 – Napa Valley Icon Bruce Neyers sat with us in NapaPodcastsDate: 10/22/20Bruce Neyers is a quintessential story teller. Listen to the growth of Napa, the changes in the culinary arts, and the passion it...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 73 – Wine of Spain are the rage. Hear Sergio Soriano of El Coto wines in RiojaPodcastsDate: 10/20/20My first European visitor since Covid hit and we had a blast speaking on wine, Spain and the Rioja. Sergio Serrano got the bug...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 72 – This is one amazing interview. Joanne DePuy and the Judgment of ParisPodcastsDate: 10/15/20Joanne DePuy was an influential player in the Judgment of Paris...but that is not the most inspirational part about her. Wait...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 71 – The Rebirth of ancient wine regions is happening now. Garen and Emilia tell us why.PodcastsDate: 10/13/20The Caucuses have long been known as ancient wine growing regions. The latest re-birth is from Artzakh. Garen Bagdasarian and...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 70 – Michelin starred Chef Ken Frank peels back the LA Food scenePodcastsDate: 10/08/20I sat with Chef Ken Frank to peel back his career through the LA food scene and his ultimate stop at the famed La Toque. Hear his...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 69 – The Man. George Taber, only journalist to show at the Judgement of ParisPodcastsDate: 10/06/20George Tabor was with Time magazine at the time. Living a dream in Paris, he decided to attend a wine judging event. He was the...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 68 – Bo Barrett of Chateau MontelenaPodcastsDate: 09/29/20Bo Barrett was a teenager when his father and Chateau Montelena beat the French white Burgundies in May 1976. This is the single...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 67 – Women in Wine: Meet Rickey TrombettaPodcastsDate: 09/16/20I took a trip to Forestville 2 days before the evacuation to sit with Rickey Trombetta to hear her story of Pinot Noir and...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 66 – Alexandre Remy is exposing it all. Sort to speak. Interesting new approach.PodcastsDate: 09/10/20The Omen and Oro Bello wines are all Alexandre Remy. As a matter of transparency, he will tell you how much it costs to make each...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 65 a – Covid-19 and Wine. Hear the fallout with Paul K and Ed MascianaPodcastsDate: 07/16/20CoVid has wreaked havoc in the wine and food industries. Though on-line sales of wine are up, the industry itself is in a...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 65 b – Meet Stetson Robbins. Expert on Central European Wines (redux)PodcastsDate: 07/09/20I met Stetson about 12 years ago as he brought my first video winemaker interview ever produced...a father son combo from...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 64 – Redux: Defining Natural Wine w/ Molly Hill and Ed MascianaPodcastsDate: 06/02/20We are joined by Molly Hill of Sequoia Grove Winery to talk all about Natural Wine. We discuss the importance of attentive...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 63 – Redux: The Trinchero Family is a Napa original. Meet their winemaker Mario MonticelliPodcastsDate: 05/26/20Everyone knows Mario in Napa Valley...every time I mentioned I did a podcast with him (restaurants and other wineries) everyone...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 62 – Redux: Fantastic Journey From Restauranteur to Winemaker; Doug MargerumPodcastsDate: 05/23/20The Wine Cask restaurant in Santa Barbara was iconic in its day and was innovative on all fronts; food, wine and service. When...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 61 – French meets LA….in Arnaud Debons of San Antonio wineryPodcastsDate: 04/08/20As I was podcasting with Santo Riboli...the 3rd generation owner of San Antonio Winery...I was pleasantly interrupted by Arnaud...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 60 – Ed and I peel it back some more. Hear about wine pricing, trying to make money and more.PodcastsDate: 03/18/20Ed has been hanging around the Wine of the Month Club for over 50 years....he is the author of Short Cuts on Wine and a wine...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 59 – I was the guest this time…..on Adam Carolla’s show…tons of fun.PodcastsDate: 03/11/20Prior to Adam Carolla being on Wine Talks....I was asked to be a guest on HIS show....honored and humbled....we had a great chat....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 58 – Rich Hartenberger makes all the wine making decisions. Listen how.PodcastsDate: 03/04/20A visit from Rich Hartenberger shows us that you can make it in this business but it takes tenacity and passion. Listen to the...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 57 – Opus One is iconic Napa Valley. Meet the winemaker Michael Silacci. Crazy good conversationPodcastsDate: 02/19/20I had the honor to visit with Michael Silacci of Opus One Winery as we discussed the wine trade then and now. Opus One is a joint...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 56 – Owner of the oldest winery in Napa, Peter Mondavi Jr., of Charles Krug Winery sits with me in his tasting room.PodcastsDate: 02/12/20A conversation close to my heart....Charles Krug Vintage Select Cabernet Sauvignon literally started the WIne of the Month Club....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 55 – Wines of Spain are extraordinarily popular today. Meet one the proprietors of one of the most famous..meet Pablo Alvarez of Vega SiciliaPodcastsDate: 01/29/20I was invited to Beverly Hills to interview Pablo Alvarez of the infamous Vega Sicilia. I was intrigued and curious to the...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 54 – You can start your own winery. Hear what not to do: Rob Petree, Petree CellarsPodcastsDate: 01/24/20This was a ton of fun...we peeled back the joy and headwinds of creating wine in your garage and then....wow, making wine for the...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 53 – So Interesting…Tyler Russell of Cordant and NellePodcastsDate: 01/15/20Tyler Russell shares his views on "burgundian" wines, winemaking in the California Central Coast, and the similarities between...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 52 – Famed Comedian and Podcaster Adam Corolla; good stuff.PodcastsDate: 01/08/20One of the most interesting conversations I have had not only about wine but french culture, life and then wine!...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 51 – Meet Fabien Castel of The Ojai Vineyard and the most philosophical conversation I have had on Wine Talks.PodcastsDate: 12/18/19One of the most interesting conversations I have had not only about wine but french culture, life and then wine!...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 50 – Do You Know Hearst Castle? Here is their wine, meet Soren Christensen, Hearst Ranch WineryPodcastsDate: 12/11/19The famed Hearst castle has incredible history on many fronts. Though the castle was donated to the State of California and is an...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 49 – Nicole Andrus was mesmerizing in her wine trek landing in Barcelona.PodcastsDate: 12/04/19Here is one driven Woman in Wine who absolutely mesmerized me...and she gave me a hug! Listen the passion and trek of Nicole...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 48 – Absolute Napa Historian Gary Lipp of Coho Wines was in the housePodcastsDate: 11/27/19Gary Lipps history in the Napa Valley is a veritable history book. Listen where he worked and who his mentors are....I dig a...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 47 – Hear what it takes to start a winery. Author of “Shortcuts On Wine” Ed Masciana was in the house.PodcastsDate: 11/13/19Ed Masciana author of "Shortcuts on Wine" was in the house...he has been hanging around the Wine of the Month Club for 50...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 46 – Make wine with your father and mother-in-law!? Listen to Filipe Martin Cabezon tell you how.PodcastsDate: 11/06/19Not sure I could do it, but Filipe Martin Cabazon finds it an extraordinary opportunity. By the taste of the wines...I would say...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 45 – You will laugh with Marco and Francesca Sartori…brother and sister working together in Valpolicella.PodcastsDate: 10/31/19In the 15 years I have been producing wine videos and podcasts, I have never had a sister and brother act join the show. Together...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 44 – He was headed back to the harvest at 2am…I caught up with Master Somm Chris MillerPodcastsDate: 10/29/19Master Somm turned wine maker, Chris Miller, tells of his storied career...he has delved into the many facets of wine including...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 43 – Find out what “Refrigerator White” is from Monty Paulsen (yes, son of the ’70 comedian Pat Paulsen) and the great Jeff Bundschu and I hit it off.PodcastsDate: 10/24/19If you remember the '70's comedian Pat Paulsen, you may not know that he owned a winery....I remember speaking with him at his...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 42 – “Unique Child” Fabrice Brunel Visited and against his fathers will, Luca Ferraris went into the family businessPodcastsDate: 10/22/19We had two unexpected guests stop by..first Fabrice Brunel, engineer turned winemaker from the Cotes Du Rhone and listen to Luca...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 41 – You will be charmed by Vincenzo DÁndrea of BIBI GRAETZPodcastsDate: 10/15/19When Vincenzo explains the meaning of Testamatta...you will begin to understand from whence these wines hail. Bibi Graetz bucks...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 40 – Down to earth with Scot Bilbro of Marietta CellarsPodcastsDate: 10/10/19I was happy to hear Scot Bilbro was in town to chat with me. I presented him with a newsletter from 1990 when I featured his...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 39 – Always Engaging; Victoria Aslanian of Armas WineryPodcastsDate: 10/08/19I am proud to say that one of, if not the first interview she ever did, was in our studio years ago. Great to have her energy and...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 38 – Meet Marie Edith Olivier and her trek through all facets winePodcastsDate: 10/03/19Such an interesting trek to become the North American manager for a great collection of French wines. She discusses Parisian...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 37 – Meet Vahe Keushguerian, most interesting winemaker ever and after Gary Lipp of Coho WinesPodcastsDate: 10/01/19I was floored when speaking with Vahe Keushguerian...amazing trek into this world of wine. Right after him, Gary Lipp of Coho is...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 36 – What is Cognac and how is it different from other brandy? Meet Charles Braastad, of DelamainPodcastsDate: 09/26/19All Cognac is brandy but not all brandy is Cognac. Find out why and much more as we talk with Charles Braastad, a descendant of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 35 – Follow the 12th century monks trail thru Chateau Carbonnieux with owner Eric PerrinPodcastsDate: 09/19/19The 12th century monks would stop at Chateau Carbonnieux on their way to Spain which eventually was a 500 mile trek. Of course,...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 34 – A linguist turned Woman in Wine, Chiara Fe is engaging and informative.PodcastsDate: 09/17/19From famed wine region Montepulciano south of Florence comes beautiful wines of well know distinction. Salcheto winery, rather...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 33 – Michelin Starred Chef Josiah Citrin. An LA Icon restaurateurPodcastsDate: 09/12/19I visited Chef Josiah at this Charcoal restaurant in Venice Beach. Intriguing history and chat. Now head of Charcoal in Venice,...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 32 – James Beard winning food author Patric Kuh speaks of 15 years as a food critic.PodcastsDate: 09/10/19Patric Kuh was LA Magazines food editor for 17 years and won a James Beard award for his book "The Last Days of Haute Cuisine"....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 31 – Meet WInemaker Damien Landouar, Chateau Gaby inPodcastsDate: 09/05/19The theme of the day is passion. It is obvious in the trek of Damien Landuoar to become the Director de Culture of Chateau Gaby....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 30- Disneylands Private Clubs. Meet Matthew Ellingson Mgr. 21 Royal Street/Club 33PodcastsDate: 09/03/19Some of you might know that Disneyland has a private club; Club 33. But did you know of the club named 21 Royale? In what was to...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 29 – The Hollywood Dream is real. David Zucker, famed Director tells his story.PodcastsDate: 08/29/19I sat down with Wine of the Month Club member David Zucker to discuss his fascinating ascent in Hollywood. Director of the iconic...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 28 – Women in Wine…try WOMAN in Wine. Meet Mary Taylor. FascinatingPodcastsDate: 08/27/19I have meet with 1000’s of people in the wine business…winemakers, suppliers and bottom fishers…Mary Taylor is one unique...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 27 – Wine Stories of Nixon and Thomas Jefferson…have a listenPodcastsDate: 08/22/19Paul talks with Hugh Davies of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards about the Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, used for President...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 26- From Cellar Rat to Dragonette with Brandon Sparks-GillisPodcastsDate: 08/20/19Paul talks with Brandon Sparks-Gillis about their shared roots and learning an appreciation for wine culture....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 25 – Bartholomew Broadbent Reintroduced MadeiraPodcastsDate: 08/15/19Paul talks with Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO of Broadbent Selections and son of the legendary auctioneer, writer, and Master of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 24 – Is Master of Wine the same as a Master Sommelier? Join me and Peter Koff MWPodcastsDate: 08/13/19Paul talks with Master of Wine Peter Koff about the passion it takes to be successful in the wine world. A Master Sommelier is...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 23 – Stephane Schaeffer talks Exporting BurgundyPodcastsDate: 08/08/19Paul talks with wine exporter Stephane Schaeffer on a range of topics, including his childhood home in the Alsace region of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 22 – Meet Joachim Splichal, James Beard Award RecipientPodcastsDate: 08/06/19Joachim Splichal, the world-renowned chef hashes it out with Paul K....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 21 – Josh Phelps of Grounded Wine and Bollinger Champagne’s Guy de RivoirePodcastsDate: 08/01/19Paul talks with rising Napa Valley winemaker Josh Phelps about the story of Grounded Wine. Then, hear from veteran importer Guy...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 20 – Chianti Classico with Alessandro Gallo of Castello D’AlbolaPodcastsDate: 07/30/19Paul talks with Alessandro Gallo about his journey from Piedmont to Castello D’Albola in the Chianti region of Italy....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 19 – The Yacoubian Brothers and Armenian WinePodcastsDate: 07/23/19Paul talks with Viken and Vahe Yacoubian about how their dream to make wine in Armenia became a reality....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 18 – Christiana Tiberio is Making Indigenous Wine in AbruzzoPodcastsDate: 07/23/19Paul talks to winemaker Christiana Tiberio about the value of organic farming and indigenous vines....Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 17 – Cht. Beychevelle in the house. Romain Ducolomb speaksPodcastsDate: 07/18/19The winemaker Romain Ducolomb from famed Chateau Beycheville will inspire you to change careers and head to Bordeaux. A wealth...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 16 – Importing from Chile with Alex GuarachiPodcastsDate: 07/11/19He came to America to play professional soccer, got injured and with that started a very successful wine company. Alex Guarachi...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 15 – Prosecco and Animal Science with Dr. Umberto CosmoPodcastsDate: 07/09/19There's a doctor in the house today as Dr. Umberto Cosmo and Bob Castellani join Paul in studio to talk about the differences...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 14 – Biodynamic Pinot Noir from Oregon with Guillaume LargePodcastsDate: 07/04/19Today we recorded on location in Downtown Los Angeles with Guillaume Large of Résonance Vineyards about the biodynamic Pinot...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 13 – Wine Royalty with Chris CorleyPodcastsDate: 06/27/19This one is so fascinating we almost forgot to hit record. We could talk to Chris Corley for hours. From his father's history of...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 12 – An Unlikely Route with Jean Paul BignotPodcastsDate: 06/20/19An incredible conversation today with Chateau Talbot's Jean Paul Bignon. We talk about the winding road he took to the wine...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 11 – Napa Lineage and What it Takes to Start a BrandPodcastsDate: 06/18/19Incredible talk today with Matthew Torres and Ryan Darrell of the Protege Project. We talk all about what it takes to not just...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 10 – Wines from Sardegna? An Incredible ConversationPodcastsDate: 06/11/19Today we talk to Davide Marino, an incredible winemaker making biodynamic wines in Sardinia. We talked for the full episode which...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 9 – Champagne and Port Magical LiquidsPodcastsDate: 06/06/19We have to experts on the show today. We talk Champagne with Clovis Taittinger and Port with the great Chris Forbes of Taylor...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 8 – Armenia and Argentina Juliana Del Aguila and Ricardo RebeloPodcastsDate: 06/04/19We are joined by two incredible winemakers from Karas Wines, Juliana Del Aguila and Ricardo Rebelo to talk about the wine markets...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 7 – Decades in Napa Valley with Bruce Neyers and Biodynamic PinotPodcastsDate: 05/30/19Today we talk to the legend Bruce Neyers about 30 plus years in the Napa Valley and what makes up the scent of the California...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 6 – Zak Miller in From Napa with LovePodcastsDate: 05/28/19We are joined today by an incredible winemaker, Zak Miller. We talk about the wines in Napa Valley and the beautiful chateau...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 5 – Vegan Wine with NBA Legend John Salley and Breakfast Sparkling with John SalleyPodcastsDate: 05/23/19NBA Legend John Salley joins the show to talk vegan wine and the five mother French sauces. We also talk to Tonya Falkner about...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 4 – The Family Business Part 2 with Paul Kalemkiarian Sr.PodcastsDate: 05/21/19It's Part 2 with the legend, my dad, Paul Kalemkiarian Sr. the man who created the 3 billion dollar direct to consumer wine...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 3 – https://womc-podcasts.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wine-talks-podcast/Wine-Talks-Episode-3.mp3PodcastsDate: 05/16/19Today we are joined by Napa Valley royalty who tells us about entrepreneurship in divinely bad behavior and starting a new estate...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 2 – The Family Business with Paul Kalemkiarian Sr.PodcastsDate: 05/14/19Paul is joined today by his father, Paul Kalemkiarian Sr. the man who created the 3 billion dollar direct to consumer wine...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Episode 1 – Pinot Noir with Piero Incisa and Tasting to Bottling with Emanuel KemijiPodcastsDate: 05/09/19Paul sits down with one of the most interesting winemakers in the world right now, Piero Incisa. Paul then talks to Emanuel...Listen Now >
Your browser does not support the audio element.Wine Talks TeaserPodcastsDate: 04/24/19Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy...Listen Now >
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