Wine Talks with Paul K.

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Meet your new "bougie" wine cousin, Chasity Cooper. Jan 19, 2023

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She wants wine to be an approachable beverage to all. Passionate about removing barriers for women and people of color into the wine industry, Chasity has covered the gamut of places to create the force.

She enjoys the camaraderie of the trade and likes speaking wine-geek, but throttles herself when among family and friends…thus creating the "bougie" wine cousin.

She writes, speaks, and consults on wine and can be found tilting a glass with various noted celebrities in wine and sports.

Have a listen.

Try and stump Mathew Kaner on all things wine. Can't do it. Jan 17, 2023

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When he landed his first job at the iconic Wine Cask in Santa Barbara, he was asked to stock the fine Burgundy section in order of vineyards from north to south; this is a tough task for an experienced wine academic, let alone a "first day on the job" kinda thing. Everything has its purpose, and this task was the catalyst for his fascination for wine and Burgundy.

You will find Mathew engaging, intelligent, and endearing as he admits the money he lost in the wine business and his tremendous success. Stories of tasting bars, restaurants, films, and more will be heard.

You may have to listen to it twice.

Most Expensive Restaurant In America? Disneyland. Find out from the Matt Ellingson. Jan 12, 2023

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Some 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 be Walt Disney's apartment? and could be the most expensive restaurant in the country...and by all accounts, an experience worth the expense.

The Hollywood Dream is real. David Zucker, famed Director tells his story. Jan 11, 2023

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Sandra and I recently had dinner with famed director, David Zucker and all we did was laugh and talk about the future and what is in store. As he is preparing to release a new book, on the making of the movie Airplane, I thought it would be nice to get a glimpse of David from our last podcast.

Sometimes we only see celebrities as they are after success, but they are just as human as you and I with compelling stories to tell. You will find it entertaining, interesting, and eye-raising.

Enjoy.

Season 13 Recap: A Look Back, and a Glimpse of What's to Come... Jan 06, 2023

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Season 13 has come to a close and we could not be more excited for our upcoming 14th season! This past season, we had the privilege of hearing from a variety of guests; Liam D'Arcy, who effectively calls himself the wine "idiot"; Kira Ballotta, a learned woman and her wines reflect a matureness toward winemaking; winemaker Dr. Robert Hollander, who was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer; and many more!

One important subject swirling around is the emerging awareness of raising the inclusionary factors of the wine industry; making it more accessible to BIPOC and women. Fascinating conversations with movers and shakers on this front.

Look out for Season 14 launching January 17th. The guest list is shaping up to be fascinating and educational.

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History, knowledge, and passion. That sums up Kira Ballotta. Dec 29, 2022

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When you listen to Kira speak about wine, you realize that there is still real passion out there in our industry. Winemaking is about passion or it is just work. Kira brings a whole new level of articulation in describing her approach and knowledge about wine. It is so important to understand the history of wine to get an appreciation for how you should go about your trek through this world. She clearly has done her homework and is fashioning a style and approach that I have never tasted.

Have a listen to follow her passion.

Wine writing comes easy to Jess Lander. Her San Francisco Chronicle articles quickly gained attention. Dec 27, 2022

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Sitting with Jess Lander is like sitting with your best friend. She is open, fun, and interesting while also informative, cautious, and inspiring. You will learn that wine writing doesn't come easy for most. Even the most experienced writers sometimes feel like they have run out of subject matter or just plain can't get their thoughts on paper. For Jess, the ideas seem to flow from her mind to her tablet and she never looks back. Though we spoke for an hour, we hardly touched on all the subjects we had set out to discuss. That is because we had so much to peel back. Grab a glass and have a listen.

Who has the guts to pour Bordeaux in a Napa Tasting room? Sharon Kazan Harris does. Dec 22, 2022

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Sharon Kazan Harris tells it like it is. She is unabashed in her opinion of what is happening in the wine trade and Napa particularly. With a home in Bordeaux France, she carries with her an appreciation of the old and new world wines and brings to the table this unique perspective. When you visit downtown Napa, the tasting room Mia Carta represents her RareCat brand of wines. You will be intrigued if you are fortunate enough to catch her working. In the meantime, have a listen. PK

An incurable prostate cancer diagnosis changed his life. Winemaker Doctor Bob Hollander uses wine to raise support for research. Dec 20, 2022

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Imagine the diagnosis; "you have terminal prostate cancer." Now what?

Listen to this emotional testimony by Dr. Bob (Pulmonologist with the VA) as he walks us through the diagnosis, treatment, and post-realization efforts to support research through the process of raising funds with the wines he has made. Such an interesting story with such courage to emulate. It is truly an inspiring story. To learn more on how you can support prostate cancer research and Dr. Bob, visit the links below. Hollander Foundation The #2Red Zinpiphany Indiegogo Campaign 2red Winery Instagram Regular Bobo on Instagram

She quit her day job to pursue wine and never looked back. Meet Brooke Martin Dec 15, 2022

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Despite Utah being one of the most strict post-prohibition states, Brooke Martin set up shop as a wine broker. Not knowing what would transpire, she just needed to make a change. Learn what it takes to go from wine enthusiast to wine influencer. She walks us through her regular day and the travel required to make this work. Join me in a fascinating podcast with Brooke Martin.

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