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. Learn more at: https://www.winetalkspodcast.com/. I am your host, Paul Kalemkiarian, 2nd generation owner of the Original Wine of the Month Club, and I am somewhere north of 100,000 wines tasted. 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 ...
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Talks with wine is a podcast/talk show inspired social platform where we focus on highlighting the African American community in an array of conversations focused on health & sex but not excluding other topics like social media, trending topics, etc. Because we're Boston natives we want to use the platform to bring awareness to our communities & host events to help create a bigger discussion in the community. Promoting local creatives in all art forms as well.
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An extension of travel and comedy YouTuber and all-around good person, Damon Dominique. These episodes were originally made for the Damon Dominique YouTube channel.
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Devenir leader dans le webmarketing des vins et spiritueux. Le podcast c'est la manière la plus simple de documenter mon parcours pour y arriver. Du pur Mindset.
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Ние сме двама добри приятели, които обичат да пият вино и да си говорят. Единият от нас - Илиян, го прави професионално - работи във винен бар /сомелиерства/, а другият - Калоян, просто пие - по пътя към алкохолизма и с любов към сарказма. Забавно е да си покрай нас, затова решихме да се запишем във "Винените разговори" - със специален акцент върху виното, което пием, и теми, вариращи от произхода на броколите до дейността тeмплиерите. Така че сипете си чаша вино и се откъснете от ежедневиет ...
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In the spirit of ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’ this podcast is a biographical style interview with interesting people that will focus on their love/hate/curious relationship with wine and the fascinating lives they’ve lived so far. Oh and plenty of wine tips and recommendations.
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Navigating Change in the Wine Industry with Bernardus Winemaker Jim McCabe
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47:26The wines of the Monterey Peninsula, and particularly those of the Carmel Valley, are exquisite. It is always just so interesting to have the some grape grown in different parts of the world and be so different...soely on the location and environmental influences of the vineyard. When tasting Bernardus wines, you taste complexities entirely differe…
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229: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 220 – Master of Wine & Founder of Fine Vintage, James Cluer
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32:12My guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast is one of the busiest people in the wine industry. The guest: Master of Wine, James Cluer. James and his company Fine Vintage is involved in wine education, luxury tours, helping people find jobs in the wine world and he specializes in assisting new wineries. Appreciated Jame…
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Wine, Terroir, and Storytelling: Cecilia Guzman and the Evolution of Chilean Winemaking
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43:10When people enter a room, you instantly get a sense of their disposition in life. Are they smiley? Frowning? friendly? Gregarious? and you instantly if this is going to work. I knew instantly that this was going to work when Cecilia Guzman walked into the studio. Sitting down in the studio in beautiful Southern California for this episode of Wine T…
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Science, Grapes, and Adventure: A Wine Student’s Summer at Chateau Haut-Bailly
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43:54A few years ago, a young woman was interning at the Original Wine of the Month Club. Her internship revolved around social networking, office duties, and one particular job that may have set her career path. Lisa Kassabian was to write the talking points for all my podcasts that featured a woman in wine. She would research the guest, write up perit…
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The Changing Tastes of Wine: Trends, Innovation, and Restaurant Realities with Chef David Slay
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47:54I have been hanging around the South Bay beaches since my youth. Maybe you caught my Instagram posts about how that happened. As a family, we spent much of our time in Hermosa Beach; I love the SoCal beach culture. There is an established group of restaurants under the moniker of Chef David Slay. He is a bit of an anomoly in that he has been a chef…
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Redefining Wine Tourism: Intimate Journeys Beyond Typical Wine Country Tours
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45:57Enotoursim has been a staple in the tourism trade. One of my favorite podcast was with JoAnne Dupuy, the woman who delivered the wines from Napa to Steven Spurrier in Paris for the Judgement In Paris. She was the leading Enotourist company in America. As time would have it, Enotourism had seen its days, slumping a bit for the past decade...until no…
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228: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 219 – Deborah Cox, Canadian Music Hall of Famer AND winemaker
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21:12Had a great time interviewing Canadian Music Hall of Famer and 3-time Juno Winner Deborah Cox on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast! Deborah has partnered with Chateau Margilliere, located in Provence, France to create her own Rosé, Kazaisu. Named after her three children this project is a labour of love from someone who …
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From Australia to Paso: Jane Dunkley on Authentic Wine, Bezel, and California’s New Wave
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48:21Wine needs a fresh face. Well, that is if you ask the pundits in the industry. I am not sure I agree. Certainly, any industry needs to keep up with the times, I suppose marketing ideas and packaging ideas would follow. I am not sure I even agree with that... however, one thing I do believe is bringing a contemporary viewpoint to the table is benefi…
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Wine, Paris, and Power: Inside the Untold Story of Empress Eugenie’s Legacy
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49:01You know the Kladstrups. Frankly, anyone interested in wine, whether through in the trade or as a consumer, should/must read their first book on wine: Wine and War. Since they have published 3 more books and just releasing the latest: Eugenie; The Last Empress of France. I was honored to get an advanced copy of the book and we had a chance to sit a…
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227: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 218 – John Giannini, Winemaker for Mount Veeder Winery
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37:01The 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Podcast' is on one hell of a Napa Valley run! My guest, John Giannini, is the Winemaker for Mount Veeder Winery. This winery has been making classic Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet sauvignon since the early 1970's. Thrilled to learn more about this historic winery.…
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From Internships to Iconic Glassware: The Many Faces of Wine: Behind The Scenes Of Wine Talks.
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17:57Sometimes, I just have to say my peace and get on with it. Though in this episode, I dig into the relationships that are forged like in no other industry. Hear me out. I would argue that the best stories in wine aren't just written in vineyards and cellars, but in the electric connections between people, places, and time—sometimes under the neon gl…
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How the Right Wine Glass Changes Everything: Paul K Talks with Maximilian Riedel
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37:22Once I was asked to meet a vendor at a local diner...a diner like the one at the end of the movies Sideways. Complete with amber plastic tumblers. IN walked one of the old time great wine slaesman with his wares in tow. I must have looked cross-eyed because I was sure he would not want to taste his wines here, at this diner. I was wrong and he did.…
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226: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 217 – Edouard Kressmann, the Deputy Technical Director at Château Latour-Martillac
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33:15The Podcast is headed to the famed Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Leognan. My guest is Edouard Kressmann, the Deputy Technical Director at Château Latour-Martillac.Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People által
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Exploring Paso Robles: Rhone Varietals, Innovation, and Community with Jason Haas of Tablas Creek
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55:40Legacy in the wine trade is not guaranteed. Not every child wants to take on the wine trade. I have many stories of famed children of iconic brands setting out to carve their own path to only lnad back in this passionate business. Jason Haas of Tablas Creek came around a bit quicker. He saw what an honest glass of wine represents and is now the sec…
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Chasing Passions and Building Promise Winery: The Journey of Stephen and Jennifer McPherson
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59:38When I was approached by a PR firm to interview the Stephen and Jennifer McPherson, I gladly agreed not knowing a thing. Podcasts guests are not hard to find in the industry...but good podcasts guests...that is a different story. I am about the story. That is what I am pitching in the world of wine; innovation in marketing and packaging are importa…
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Why Wine Pairing Rules Are Made Up Tim Hanni Explains
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43:40This is absolutely incredible. During this conversation with Master of Wine Tim Hanni, I had to step back and take a breather. He speaks on such a level about wine and the errors of the industry and packs so much into a single sentence, one must just ask him to stop to let the listener regroup. And then you can't wait to get to the next subject. Ti…
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225: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 216 – João Maria Portugal Ramos, winemaker for João Portugal Ramos Group
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34:17The latest Podcast is headed to Portugal where I sat down with winemaker João Maria Portugal Ramos. We discuss his legendary father João Portugal Ramos, one of the most important people in the world of Portuguese wine, all things about the Alentejo region and just a solid overview of the Portuguese wine scene. Side note: If you can find his Marquês…
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Rethinking Wine Clubs, Loyalty, and Digital Marketing in the Modern Wine Industry. Polly Hammond.
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54:12Reaching out to Polly to have a chat about coming on Wine Talks, was like a breath of fresh air. Podcasting takes great effort and a conscious effort to be better and to look for guests that can add to the entertainment and education value of the show. I could have just as easily recorded our pre-call and published that as a podcast. I think you wi…
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Wine, Legacy, and Love: The Story Behind Zara Winery and Armenia’s Boutique Wine Renaissance
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57:13Sometimes life is about timing. Just as I was inquiring about the wine of an Armenian wine maker, I received an email from a gentleman thanking me for the inquiry, and that he happens to be in LA...and would love to sit for a podcast. I was floored. When Vahagn sat down and began to speak, I knew we would hit it off. He had insight and passion. And…
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Wine Industry Insights: Hospitality, Consumer Trends, and the Power of Storytelling
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56:55When I reach out for podcast guests...I look for interesting backgrounds. Meaning, I would like to see a variety of experiences and someone who has a point of view. With the advent of the wine critic (many years ago) and the wine periodical, I wanted to have Susan on the show as she was the lead editor of the Wine Enthusiast. This puts her is a ver…
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Authenticity in the Wine Business: Lessons from Ross Halleck of Halleck Vineyard
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49:40Despite being the son of a pharmacist turned wine professional, I did not know the purpose of an Entheogen. Ross Halleck set me straight,so much so, that after defining an entheogen, the value of the consumption of wine became clearer. Ross Halleck doesn’t just make wine—he might just ask you to close your eyes and seek the divine within a single g…
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224: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 215 – Etude Senior Winemaker & General Manager Jon Priest
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30:30Loved my interview with Etude Senior Winemaker & General Manager Jon Priest. Etude is one of the preeminent Pinot Noir producers in California. This was such a fun Pinot masterclass with a winemaker who has been working with this "very, very needy" grape for over 25 years.Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People által
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Violet Grgich on Wine as Emotion, Heritage & Rebellion | Wine Talks with Paul K
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48:26Proper winemaking takes humility. It takes a story. It takes risk. And I guess risk is relative. when you come from nothing or next to nothing and you plot a path and execute a path, that comes from and takes humility. Mike Grgich landed in Saint Helena with $32 dollars sewed in his shoe and landed in front of a faceless hotel. He wasn't sure at th…
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Napa Cabernet Reinvented: Kelham Vineyards’ Ron Nicholsen on Releasing Decade-Old Wines
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55:13At a recent Cabernet Sauvignon tasting in Los Angeles at the famed Republique restaurant, I spied this cool cat pouring off some aged wines. In that I fancy myself as a off-beat jacket guy, I had to engage Ron as to the provenance of not his wines, but of his jacket. And that is when the story began to unfold. Naturally, on the next trip to Napa, I…
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August Sebastiani on Gen Z, Wine Innovation & 100 Years of Sonoma Legacy
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48:26If you have spent any time at all in the wine trade...even if you have just visited the wine section of your favorite market; you know, have seen and recognize the name Sebastiani. They are one of the original Sonoma county wine families and August is the 4th generation. He makes an interesting point that traditionally in the Italian culture, the f…
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223: 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 214 – Amici Cellars Lead Winemaker Tony Biagi
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35:09With the Fourth of July just around the corner no better time to celebrate one of my favourite Napa Cabernet Sauvignon producers, Amici Cellars. My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine and Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is their Lead Winemaker Tony Biagi. The interview ranges from just how different Napa Valley is today versus when he started work…
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Armenian-Mexican Fusion with Chef Ara Zada: From Lavash to Laughter| Wine Talks
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57:40When I told my wife I was interviewing Chef Ara Zada...she was like..."I follow him!""He is great!" She never says that about me. I guess I need to learn how to make "fusion"cuisine with Mediterranean food!. Chef Ara Zada has a storied career and now turned food influencer. We had a blast together. Ara Zada is the kind of guest who makes you wish y…
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She Is Bringing Back The Emotion Of Wine. Meet Stephanie Morton-Small
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51:15I forgot her exuberance, energy, and love of wine and music. I'm so glad I had the chance to remember. The wine world needs more Stephanie Morton-Smalls; she helps us keep our eye on the ball. If you’ve ever wondered why some wines taste better when paired with heartfelt stories or Adele ballads, “Wine Talks” with Stephanie Morton Small and Paul Ka…
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Prosecco? Try Lo-Secco. Meet the brand strategest and Founder, Monika Elling.
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50:44I keep an eye on this girl. She makes this happen. As a college athlete, mom and wine brand manager, Monika is always "shaking the tree."I am inspisred by her tenacity and I am impressed with her no-nonsense approach to branding wine. Monika Elling doesn’t just swirl her wine—she stirs the conversation and upends what you thought you knew about wha…
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222: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 213 – Carolyn Hurst, Westcott Vineyards President & Co-Founder
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52:14Wait, is the main reason Westcott Vineyards exists in our lives is because the owners, Carolyn and Grant don’t like to golf??? Okay that may be a wee bit overly simplistic BUT it is part of the story. Check out my interview with Carolyn Hurst, Westcott Vineyards President & Co-Founder where we go into the whole story of this Niagara based winery.…
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If You Can Sell Coke, Can You Sell Wine? Courtney O'Brien Explains.
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55:35Sometimes when you speak to a consultant, you get consultant gobeldy gook. I can't tell you how many consultants I hired along the way at the WIne of the Month Club, but suffice it to say, most did not perform as expected. Why? Because selling wine is different than anything else in the world. Courtney O'Brien is different. She knows wine, she know…
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Admittedly Lazy Until She Found Wine And Hospitality. Meet Master Somm Stefanie Hehn
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55:55The Master Sommelier is a commitment to hospitality. So it makes you wonder what a young girl, who admittedly called herself lazy, would take on such a commitment. As life would have it, the challenges became clear to Stefanie Hehn, and each ladder rung became the next challenge. And I get it. I love hospitality. Here is her story on getting to the…
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221: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 212 – José Pariente CEO Ignacio Prieto Pariente
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27:30It’s World Verdejo Day! It’s that special time of year for people who enjoy this acidic/fresh Spanish white wine with that unique combination of fresh stone fruit, fennel notes and a herby finish. One of my favourite producers is José Pariente. From their entry level wines to their older oak influenced versions they know there way around Verdejo. M…
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With $25 In His Pocket, He Left Iran at 13 Years Old. This Is His Story. Zaya Younan.
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1:24:54I was asked to taste a wine and give an opinion of its quality. It was very good. A St. Emilion from a Chateau I did not know. The wine had never been in the US, and the wholesale company was new to the idea of even carrying a St. Emilion. My curiosity required me to ask the wholesaler, "Maybe the Chateau owner will come on the show?" "Let me check…
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220: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 211 – Mariate Sanz, Winemaker for Bodega Campo Eliseo
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25:39World Verdejo Day is coming on Friday! In honour of this day, I sat down with Mariate Sanz a winemaker for Bodega Campo Eliseo. We chatted about her early days making wine in Rueda, what she looks for in classic Verdejo and working with famed winemaker François Lurton.Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People által
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Investing Part Of Your Portfolio In Wine? Speak With Marc LeFleur First. He Gets It.
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57:04Investing in wine might seem risky. Might seem like a horizon uncrossed. There is growing success rate in wine investments and it takes a trained and experience broker/agent to know where and when. Marc Lefleur might be the only man who can make a conversation about asset classes as delicious as a glass of aged Barolo. In this episode, you’ll trave…
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219: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 210 – Dean Stoyka, Head winemaker for Stratus Vineyards
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41:16In Part II of my “All Things Stratus Vineyards” I’m joined by head winemaker Dean Stoyka. Just like J.L. Groux, Dean’s wine journey was also heavily influenced by his father. Great sitting down with the man behind some of Ontario’s most consistent high-end wines.Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People által
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218: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 209 – Wine Legend, J-L Groux from Stratus Vineyards
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33:07Thrilled to have had the chance to sit down with one of the Ontario wine legends, J-L Groux from Stratus Vineyards. Loved hearing Groux’s stories from family trips to Loire buying wine barrels as a child to having the freedom of making the wines he loves in Niagara.Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People által
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Make The Best That Represents New Zealand. Meet Josh Hammond of Tiraki WInes.
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39:22When you hear a New Zealand accent, what do you try and do? I try to figure is it Aussi or English? Maybe South African. Regardless of where you land with this interpretation, you always settle into a nice comfort zone with New Zealanders. There is a certain warmth and instant camaraderie. Tiraki wines are new to the United States and it was an hon…
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The Man. Steven Spurrier. No Longer With Us, But His "Judgement of Paris" Has Changed Wine Forever..
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59:07I had the distcint honor to know Melvin Masters; responsible for some iconic imported brands of wine that you would see everywhere. Unfortunately, we lost him a year or two ago and I has saddened me ever since. As a friend, he would reach out to his A-list of friends to encourage them to come on the podcast. Literally, just weeks before Steven Spur…
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The Passion For Armenian Wine. Meet Armen Ghazikhanian
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56:57Armen Ghazikhanian didn’t so much dive into the wine business as wander in with curiosity, a keen palate, and a spreadsheet in his back pocket. You’ll come away from this episode with more than just a newfound respect for Armenian wine; you’ll discover how a career in finance can lead to the art of curating bottles that carry centuries of culture a…
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217: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 208 – Luke Marquis, the Global Sales Director for Mollydooker Wines
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43:33The wine podcast is finally "going" to Australia! My guest on the 'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is Luke Marquis, the Global Sales Director for Mollydooker Wines. This interview is really more about family that it is about wine. Luke's parents Sarah and Sparky Marquis started this winery two decades ago and their story of…
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Wine Takes You Places. That Is The Point. Hear From Pauline Wlodarzyck of Chateau Giscours
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55:34When last in Bordeaux, I spent some time with Veronique Sanders-Van Beek, the Director of Chateau Haut Bailly. And as a result, she offered an internship to one of my favorite interns who graced the Wine of the Month Club. The young girl arrives shortly in Bordeaux to start her journey. I learned from Mdm. Veronique that her husband, Alexander Van …
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So You Want To Create A Ready To Drink Cocktail. Have A Listen To Rob and Leslie Levy.
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54:13I have known the Levys for years. I've known them as restauranteurs and gracious people. They fell in to the restaurant business and it was sink of swim; swim they did, creating an iconic establishment in heart of Southern California. From the restaurant came what one would consider the first of its kind in the San Gabriel Valley...a craft cocktail…
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Family Philosophy Plays In The South Of Francee. Gerard Bertrand Credits His Father For The Passion.
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37:32I am halfway through Gerard Bertrands new book: "Multidimensional Wine" and realize it is a must read for wine professionals and novices alike..get it here: https://academieduvinlibrary.com/products/multidimensional-wine Gerard Bertrand had not been in Los Angeles for a few years. He comes every 4-5 years to put on a Master Class of the wines of th…
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From IT To Wine. Garry And Joanne Brooks Could Not Shake The Dream Of A Winery
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54:31Gary Brooks doesn’t just make wine—he turns the whole idea of winemaking on its head and brings it back down to earth, reminding us that, after all, it’s just “rotting fruit.” But don’t be fooled by the humility. In this episode of Wine Talks, you’ll discover how a man raised in Annapolis, guided by a career that veered from the Navy to IT manageme…
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216: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 207 – Part II with Ilya and Nadia Senchuk from Leaning Post Wines
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37:30In the exciting conclusion of my interview with the owners/winemakers for Leaning Post Wines, Ilya and Nadia Senchuk, we pick up the interview about what the toughest moments were in those early years. So much fun talking giving birth while hunting for Syrah, speeding tickets and some fantastic Cabernet Franc.…
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215: Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast: Episode 206 – Part I with Ilya and Nadia Senchuk from Leaning Post Wines
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38:53My interview with Leaning Post Winery Co-Founders Ilya and Nadia Senchuk went so well that I had to split it up into two parts. In Part One: Their origin story which is more about love and trust than about tannins and full-bodied Chardonnay. Nadia and Ilya are passionate, unapologetic winemakers whose portfolio can be found in Michelin Star restaur…
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Robert Foye Has Worked All Across This Globe. Amazing Trek And Landed With The Love Of Wine
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50:02On a podcast with Emilie Steckenborn of LVMH China, she insisted that I meet with Robert Foye to discuss a podcast appearance. She insisted. After 2 minutes on a call with Robert, I moved from chatting to scheduling. Despite conversations on the web about how the trade should be more innovative and rethink, Robert feels you need experience to move …
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Americans Don't Make Sake. Unless You Are Ben Bell. Unreal Story.
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59:54I was approached by a PR firm to put Ben Bell on the show. Certainly seemed like an interesting thought. Afterall, domestic Sake is a rarity and one from the heart of Little Tokyo, Arkansas! (that was a little tongue-in-cheek humour). There were so many questions and so little time. Some stories just require more questions and who wouldn't want to …
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