Wine Talks with Paul K.

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Muscle your way into making wine. Meet Ian McCaffrey of Joel Gott wines. Mar 31, 2022

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Ian McCaffery wanted to be in wine. He has not only a philosophy on making wine but where and how wines are to be served and presented. He currently makes wine for the famed Joel Gott and Gavin Newsome's Plumpjack winery. His own brand Station 26 was inspired by the lifeguard station in Santa Monica number 26 where he met his wife. He was brought to wine as a young man by tasting with his grandfather and walking the vineyard with him to ascertain the grape quality. His wine education jump-started when he was tasked to inventory a private collection and started to wonder what the hype was all about. Tune in to hear more about his journey.

Wow. This girl is the wine bomb. Meet Bibiana Gonzalez Rave Mar 24, 2022

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The energy in the room changes when she walks in....you will have repair the ceiling...because this girl takes the energy through the roof.

Tell me, how does a teenager living in Columbis (no wine at all) become so fascinated with making wine that she jumps ship and heads to Cognac and sits on the step of the Presidents office until he admits her into the University to study wine. She is one driven personality whose single minded purpose is to make the best wine from what the earth has given to her.

Hear from Bibiana Gonzales Rave.

Fresh approach is an understatement. Meet Franck-Lin Dalle Mar 22, 2022

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Franck-Lin Dalle is in the family business but like many before him, he started out forging his own career. As an attorney in Paris, he felt the calling to go back to the Provence and take over the family business. The family has a peculiar rule, one most hand over the reigns when one turns 65; he has a few years to go. Rose is growing in popularity not only across the wine drinking world, but specifically in America. I think because the wines are becoming more terroir driven and complex. Hear it from the man of Campuget.

She makes wine in the Loire Valley. Brilliant converstaion with Juliette Monmousseau Mar 17, 2022

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This Cremant de Loire house has an amazing history as it is now back in the hands of the original family. This story of wine, family and high finance is intriguing and we could have spoken for hours. Now it is Juliette and her father at the helm as she responded to her calling to come back home and be part of the family business.

It is also a story of the camaraderie in the wine industry and particularly in the sparkling wine industry.

Listen to the trials and tribulation of this famed Chateau and the path Julliette took to land back in the family trade.

You will be entertained. Vance Rose of Route Stock. Mar 08, 2022

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Vance Rose has done just about everthing in the wine business. When it is all said and done, he felt his calling was to make wine. When I suggesgted his Cabernet Sauvignon was old school his response "that is the best compliment I have had in awhile". The wines he is making at Route Stock are solid examples of their varietals and districts.

Jennifer WIlliams downplays her rising star accolades. Wine Talks With Jennifer Williams Feb 25, 2022

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Just as humble as can be, Jennifer preferred not to discuss her "rising star" moniker. Working side by side with Katherine Cakebread, Jennifer is at helm of winemaking for the ZIATA brand. An engaging smile and demeanor, Jennifer shares her opinion of all things wine.

In Paso Robles, there is Patrimony. An old friend stopped by; Steve Palumbo of Patrimony Estates Feb 23, 2022

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When the Daou brothers came to Paso Robles to start the famed winery, they spied a property in the Adelaide district that intrigued their senses. Patrimony is a testimony to terroir, culture and the dream of two immigrants. This was one great conversation and you must try the wines.

It is not only a story of wine but of immigration, escape, pride and hard work. Steve has been in the wine industry for over 20 years and have been a fan of the Wine of the Month Club for just as long.

Pahlmeyer makes Pinot. Joe Hunter of Wayfarer Wines Feb 18, 2022

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What was clear during my conversation with Joe Hunter was the main requirement for a successful wine and winery is passion. A true student of the wine industry, Joe tells of the energy and philosophy of the Pahlmeyer family and their stake in the Wayfarer brands. Completely inspirational...a must hear.

It is all about the vines. Meet nurseryman Andrew Jones Feb 17, 2022

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This conversation will take you to the next level of understanding wine. I was so intrigued to hear the plight of the nurseryman when it comes to vineyards; this ain't Armstrong if you know what I am sayin'. Andrew Jones knows his stuff, you will know yours in 60 minutes.

Largest Organic Grape Farmer in France. Meet Chateau Lagarde Feb 09, 2022

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Meet Lionel Raymond. After a stint as a petroleum engineer, Lionel got the bug. The buyer of the the family Chateau defaulted and Lionel and his father took it back and they now responsible for the largest organic vineyard holdings. Incredible journey and story of Chateau Lagarde.

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