Wine Talks with Paul K.

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Single serve wine...it was her idea. Meet Dana Spaulding Apr 04, 2023

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She came home from work and had a hankering for a glass of wine and as she reached to open, her husband made a face. "What?" she inquired. "You are just going to drink one glass and waste the rest!" he replied. Thus was born the idea of Wander and Ivy wines; a single serve flight of wines from all over the wine world served in187ml bottles (a 1/4 of a bottle.) Dana has been featured on many podcasts and written about in many trade magazines Though the idea of 187ml bottles of wine is not new, the packaging and presentation has never been addressed. Enter Dana and her entrepreneurial spirit. Hear of the headwinds and successes.

She will create thoughts. Kira Ballotta is brilliant in her approach to wine. Mar 30, 2023

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Wine is really about history. What other product do you deliberately wit 20 years to explore, what other product can you take half way around the world and say "This is who we are and when we are" I was thinking about the phrase after my conversation with Kira and with picture perfect recollection of wine history, the saying needs to be "This is who were and when we were before that." Meaning, the history of the culture if wine rolls up to secure a place in the next bottling. For Kira, her vast knowledge of the history of wine has created a mindset with making wine that, in my opinion, is reflected in her wines. I think you will find the conversation stimulating, fascinating, and inspiring.

Fruili is one crazy place for vineyards. Massimo Furlan will tell you why. Mar 28, 2023

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All of a sudden there are have been two Friulian wine houses in studio when for years there had only been on in here prior. Why? The world of Italian wine is complicated and can take years to understand. And as one studies this world, the region of Friuli will inevitably become a topic of conversation. It is no wonder that with Tre Bicchieri in town (Italian wine show), that these houses stopped by for a conversation. Meet Massimo Furlan from the winery Le Monde. What is so interesting is the completely different take on the wine world than our previous Friulian guest Luca Tomasig. Find out for yourself how the different outlooks shape up.

Piemonte is Italian wine history. Emiliano explains why. Mar 23, 2023

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What is fascinating about the Italian wine scene is the variety and distinct differences between their primary wine regions. And don't look over the fact there are over 2000 wine varieties in Italy, some still being discovered today. Emiliano Morando visited Wine Talks to walk us through the history of this wine region in the north west of Italy. the geography of Piemonte hosts many influences to create wines of grit to wines of elegance. Have a listen.

Funny, Latina, and passionate about wine.. Meet Elle Rodriguez. Mar 21, 2023

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The minute she walked into the studio, the crew knew this conversation would have little restraint. A practice communicator of not only all things wine but wine with the Latin market. Her tag is The Modern Pour and she is dynamic and funny. Her tagline is "not a pale male stale giving wine advice" and that she ain't. You will be educated and entertained by Elle and her outlook on wine… and life! Have a listen.

The Mayor of Montefalco was in the house. Beside making incredible wines, Valentino was in local politics! Mar 16, 2023

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Understanding Italian wines takes study and patience. With over 2000 wine grape varieties in the country, it is hard to sort them out. When you break down the country, there is a bit more clarity with grape varieties but little local varieties will confuse you. Umbria, just south of Tuscany, follows suit. Unlike its northern neighbor, it does not grow Sangiovese as the mainstay red grape but grows Sagrantino instead. Valentino Valentina will sort it all out for you.

From the north of the north island, meet Simone Kelly of Seresin Winery Mar 14, 2023

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There is so much to know and understand about the wine diversity just between the two islands, let alone the wine diversity among each island, that New Zealand is recognized with exemplary wines. Simone Kelly stopped in for a conversation and helps us get the lay of the land as we start in the North and work our way down. The Seresin wines are firm in structure and give great insight into where they are grown. Have a listen.

Wine is life here in Friuli. Meet Luca Tomasig. Mar 09, 2023

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This is where wine is so interesting. When you find regions of the world where wine is life and the passion of the people who make these wines transcends the business of wine, things start to get interesting.

Up in the northeast of Italy as it borders Slovenia is the region of Friuli. The stories that emanate from this obscure part of the wine world are fascinating. The stories of the Prussians during WWI, the proximity to the Dolomites, and the crazy rocky soil, all contribute to the wine in the bottle. We had a good time with the conversation.

These guys are funny. And know wine. Meet Michael and Andre Mar 07, 2023

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Hard to imagine the Canadian wine scene actually parallels the American wine scene. But maybe not so hard to imagine. Wine has been known to man for over 8000 years and despite the technologies and methods, it is essentially the same as it was. So why would the issues we deal with in the American wine market differ from Canada? The difference is explained by Michael Pinkus and André Proulx, two wine guys that get wine. This was one fun conversation and you never know how one of these talk show hosts plays off the other…this conversation was funny, educational, and revealing. Have a listen.

Truly a non-alcoholic wine that has character. Meet the co-inventor Marco Marano. Mar 02, 2023

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Walking the aisles of the Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas earlier this year, a gentleman stuck a sparkling wine glass in my face and said "Do you like wine?" I responded, "Is this a joke?" He went on to tell me that this was an Italian non-alcoholic sparkling wine that he and his wife had created. I have tasted many non-alcoholic wines and they all suck. With trepidation, I tasted it. This was a decent wine. I was shocked and impressed. Come on my show I said…turns out he is in So Cal and I met Marco Marano.

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