Wine Talks with Paul K.

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Attorney by day, wine and caviar influencer by day and night. Meet Charlie Fu. Nov 01, 2022

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Charlie brings a rather unique view of the wine world. As a human resources attorney by day, his love for wine and his matter-of-fact approach all other times has landed him in the unexpected position of wine influencer. But the story isn't over.

Charlie is also an expert and importer of fine caviar. It is a first to have a caviar specialist on the show.

Charlie calls it the way he sees it and at some point in his pursuit of wine knowledge and appreciation (and he gets it), he stumbled upon the need for proper caviar.

Have a listen to the story.

Not only is she a wine influencer but she is seventh generation of a California wine family. Meet Cecily Gamba. Oct 27, 2022

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Not only is she part of an unheralded 7th-generation California wine family, but she is also a wine influencer to boot. Meet the effervescent Cecily Gamba from Gamba Vineyards and You had me at Bordeaux.

All industries need to look to the youth to find a path. Though wine is an ancient industry, the marketing and consumption of wine looks nothing like its history might suggest. These days it takes social media, email, google, and influencer marketing. Cecily finds herself in a unique position trying to move the needle forward on selling the family wines in a contemporary way and preserving the history of the 7 generations behind the family winery.

What is interesting is their farming practices and philosophy. I've been tryin' to tell ya, it has always been this way.

I found her engaging, delightful, and funny.

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The Managing Director (head dude) From Piper-Heidsieck was in. Meet Benoit Collard Oct 26, 2022

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If it takes a team of winemakers, pickers, marketers, accountants, and many more...It takes a Director of Operations to hold it all together. Benoit Collard of Piper-Heidsieck is just that person.

From the farm to production, it takes a skilled motivator and compromiser to keep a winery functioning. You only get one harvest a year to make it right and the pressure is on.

Meet Benoit Collard of the renowned Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck. He runs the show. And I think you will find his approach and philosophy is exactly what a Champagne house would need.

Listen to how he found the wine trade and the passion it takes to engage it.

She is the wine maker at the iconic Kopke Port house. Meet Carla Tiago Oct 20, 2022

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Port is an elixir that is meant to shut down the day, take a break from the rat race, and indulge oneself in a sensory delight. The traditional port is from the Douro region of Portugal and the story of the region and wine is part of wine history. The oldest port house in Portugal is Kopke (pronounced Kop-keh). We were delighted to have Carla Tiago, the lead winemaker of Kopke, on Wine Talks Podcast.

You will hear about the making of Port, the governmental oversight of Port, the terroir of the Douro, and more.

She is articulate and interesting; have a listen.

Taittinger Champagne is synonymous with family. Meet the family with Clovis Taittinger Oct 18, 2022

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You will learn the passion and commitment it takes to grow and make Champagne. The world has an expectation of the best wines that come from the famed district. Clovis Taittinger from Champagne Taittinger recently visited Los Angeles and I had the chance to reconnect with him in Hollywood.

After a few minutes, I remembered how he is a very philosophical man whose point of view is rooted in history and sentiment. The winery is owned by his father and run by the sister and brother team of Vitalie and Clovis, Taittinger continues to bestow the romance that Champagne brings to any table.

Have a listen, you will find him quite charming.

From Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader to Winery Proprietor. Hear the story of Eva Horton Oct 13, 2022

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Eva Horton tried out for the Dallas Cowboy cheerleading squad almost on a bet. You could say it was a "double dare" that most people would have ignored or stuffed off. Not Eva, she is a true and true Texas woman who lives up to her commitments. And after a few minutes of listening to her story, you too will understand what I am telling you.

Flat Creek Winery is outside of Austin, Texas about an hour out of the airport, and plays host to an incredible tasting room, restaurant, disc golf, concerts, wine, and much more. Her dream to make it a destination resort seems fully achievable and cutting edge.

Lessons learned as a young girl taught her to finish what she starts and make no excuses. I was enamored by her energy and even suggested that the industry needs more of her passion.

Piper-Heidsieck Champagne is storied. Hear from winemaker Emilien Boutillat Oct 11, 2022

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The history of the Champagne district of France is storied. The romance of the beverage and the cultural impact is even more influential in our lives. Piper Heidsieck is in the middle of this history and we had the lead winemaker in the house to talk all things Champagne. Emilien Boutillat stopped in to chat about the district, the winery, the philosophy, and the methods at this fabled winery.

Have a listen to gain a new appreciation of Champagne and sparkling wine as a whole.

Learn the allure of Port wine. Meet Ana Rato of Ramos Pinto Oct 06, 2022

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Port is often miss-understood. What it is, when to serve and how to serve. How long does it last in the bottle once opened? and are there optimal serving temperatures?

What is the difference between a Ruby and Tawny Port? What is a vintage Port or for that matter and Late Bottled Vintage Port?

All these and more questions are answered on this episode of Wine Talks with Paul K.

Ana Rato travels the world virtually half of her year touting the value of a good glass of Port. An elixir by some definitions, Port has its place and it's history in the world of wine.

A winemaking Master Sommelier. Meet Emmanuel Kemiji Oct 04, 2022

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Emmanuel is one of the most interesting gentlemen in the wine industry. Besides being one of the early American Master Sommeliers ever bestowed the accolade, he makes wine, beer, and not nitro brew coffee.

I have always loved his Clos Pessarra wines from Priorat Spain, but now he brings me his Miura beer and starts to talk about his nitro brew coffee...always looking for opportunities.

Last week he stopped in to tout his latest accomplishments and as he is telling the stories I', "stop, let's do this as a podcast."

We could have gone on for hours.

Have a listen.

One must know the Cotes Du Rhone in France. Hear about it from Marie-Melodie Sep 29, 2022

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Don't understand the Cotes Du Rhone wine region in France? Learn about it right here from Marie-Melodie Confetti of Vins de Vienne.

A interesting story of three well known wine makers getting together to create something unique in the wine world. If you put three chefs in the kitchen together, there is no knowing what will come out...and the same is in the wine world. Wine making is a blend of art and science and different perspectives can muddle things up. Here they have created a wonderful expression of the various terroir of the Cotes Du Rhone though crafting their wines with that goals in mind.

Marie-Melodie stopped in on her Los Angeles trade tour...and we we were thrilled she was able sit with us for a bit and speak about all things Cotes Du Rhone.

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