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Aphrodisiac foods? Yes, please. Meet the foremost authority Amy Reiley. Feb 03, 2022

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She set out to get her master's in Gastronomy at The Cordon Bleu and ended up becoming America's authority on aphrodisiac foods. Yes, this is a thing. We had a fascinating conversation about aphrodisiac foods and wine...and much more. Cook up some lovin' with Amy Reiley.

Spanish wines can be confusing, but not for Marta Delfa! Feb 01, 2022

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I needed to have Marta on the show to help me sort out the wines of Spain. She is the export manager for the largest Spanish wine exporter: Torres.

She was engaging, funny, and knowledgeable.

Have a listen.

Fraud In The Wine Business? Frances Dinkelspiel Tells Us Jan 27, 2022

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Frances Dinkelspiel has written two New York Times best-selling books; the latest was Tangled Vines: Greed, Murder, Obsession, and an Arson in the Vineyards of California. She follows the trails of some of the most notorious deceitful events in the wine trade...and it ain't pretty. You will want to read the book immediately.

Wine educator and podcaster. I Chat With Natalie MacLean Jan 25, 2022

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A wealth of wine knowledge, Natalie MacLean, noted wine author, stumbled into wine appreciation where her husband suggested she take wine classes (gold lesson didn't pan out the way they had hoped). A wealth of wine knowledge and a fresh approach, meet Natalie Maclean.

He reopened after Covid to a packed house. Meet Jonathan Waxman Jan 22, 2022

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The cuisine boom of the '80s in America is in part due to a movement towards fresher simpler food that took hold in Los Angeles and young chefs and restaurant owners. Jonathan Waxman was at the forefront of this change. Trained in France and part of the original crew at Michael McCarty's Michaels, Jonathan has won numerous awards and opened numerous restaurants. Considered a Top Chef in any circle, meet Jonathan Waxman.

She has a bachelors degree in wine. Literally. Meet Simone FM Spinner. Jan 22, 2022

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Simone FM Spinner set out to create her own major...in wine. Not an enology degree, not a fermentation degree....a wine degree. In this podcast she explains the aesthetics of wine and a variety of other well articulated viewpoints on wine. Our episode went by so fast, we didn't get to much of what I wanted to talk about....she is going to come back on soon.

Kevin O'Leary makes wine. Hear him on Wine Talks Jan 12, 2022

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Mr. Wonderful was in the house...not too long ago, Wine Talks caught up with Kevin O'Leary to talk the wine biz....really fun chat.

In this jovial episode of **Wine Talks with Paul Kay**, Kevin O'Leary, entrepreneur extraordinaire, dives into the world of wine and exclusive watches. O'Leary reveals his undying love for Bordeaux wines, particularly Latour and Chevalier Blanc, akin to finding "the perfect pair of socks that never slip." He passionately talks about blending wines and reselling exclusive watches, comparing the latter to playing "hide and seek with a millionaire." O'Leary has no qualms calling out absurd experimentation, like mixing Latour with Coca Cola, the audacity of which could make any sommelier faint faster than you can say "terroir." Amid serious discussions about changing laws in Utah (where shipping wine could land you in jail), O'Leary keeps the tone light, recounting adventures in virtual wine tastings that sound as fun as a virtual reality grape stomp. With anecdotes from the wine group Les Ami Devant to stories about his Shark Tank nickname "Mister Wonderful," the episode feels like sipping a fine vintage that's both rich and surprisingly zesty. Cheers to a captivating, bubbly mix of wine wisdom and chuckle-worthy anecdotes.

Some lessons to leran.

🍷 **Adaptation is Key:** Whether it's shifting to direct-to-consumer sales or blending American-friendly wines, flexibility and understanding your audience matter. 🍷 **Experimentation (within reason):** Playing with new wine blends can be exhilarating, but mixing Latour with Coca Cola? Not so much. Boundaries, people, boundaries! 🍷 **Passion Elevates Business:** Be it watches or wines, enthusiasm brands your experience, making you relatable. And yes, it can give you entertaining nicknames on Shark Tank!

Before the Spectator there was Pattersons. Meet the couple that saved it. Jan 06, 2022

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Back in the day, the only resource we had in the wine trade was Pattersons. A journal of all things beverage, it did not keep up with the times. Enter Meredith May, a savvy business woman who knew nothing of wine but knew publishing to save and turn the fledging periodical into a must have trade journal. The Somm Journal and the Tasting Panel are two growing trade magazines...hear why.

Paso is on fire. Here is why. Wine Talks with the Austin Hope Dec 23, 2021

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On a recent trip to Paso Robles....a must do for anyone interested in learning the great districts of California wine, I sat with Austin Hope of the Hope family vineyards. Hear how he responded to covid and other interesting approaches to telling the Hope Family story. Great chat and we will do it again.

How Do They Make Wine Barrels? Learn from Douglas Rennie, Master Cooper Dec 14, 2021

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Barrels are in mysterious part of the wine making process and is the source of many questions from Wine of the Month Club members. Coopering is an art form and an important influence of wine making. Hear from 4th Generation Master Cooper and artisan Douglas Rennie of Seguin Moreau. Seguin Moreau was founded in the 1800's in Cognac, France. Hear about this fascinating history and personal trek Douglas Rennie. PK

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