Wine Talks with Paul K.

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Selling wine on the web is complicated. Meet COO Andrew Walleck Aug 26, 2021

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Andrew came to the wine business with no knowledge of wine but understands internet marketing and logistics. We met on the golf course playing with a round with other wine industry professionals. We had such a great conversation that I thought we would continue on the podcast. He is at a company called Wine Access and works with previous guest, Master of Wine Vanessa Conlin. Salut.

Charisma is not a big enough word to describe Jean Charles. I was on his show! Aug 24, 2021

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He oozes with charm and charisma but knows how to get serious too. The Boisett name in world of wine is synonimous with fine wines from around the world.

As a child he visited the Buena Vista winery in Sonoma while on a US vacation with the family. He told himself that one day he would return to "this most magnificent place." Some of the most iconic structures and vineyards in the Napa Valley are part of the Boisset Collection.

Have a listen...quite inspiring.

Pure Wine Making Wisdom (French and American) Wine Talks with Guillaume Large Aug 19, 2021

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The wine trade in Oregon was creeping along until the late '80's when they started their International Pinot Noir Festival. They invited the great French burgundy makers to participate and the French loved the terroir and camaraderie. Maison Louis Jadot and many other Burgundian houses invested in creating great Pinot Noir in the Williamette Valley, Oregon. Guillaume has been a guest on the show prior and brings new insight into the happenings in the Williamette Valley and Louis Jadot. Salut.

The Wine Critic of Wine Critics Speaks. Meet Dan Berger; so engaging. Aug 17, 2021

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I have been reading his prose for years always wondering who the real Dan Berger is. And boy did I find out....engaging, funny, practical and a living wine resource. It is so important to know the history and stories behind wine; as a beverage and as an industry. Hear is all on this episode of Wine Talks. Salut.

One of the original Sonoma families. We go way back with the Wetzels. Aug 12, 2021

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It was like talking to an old friend with Katie Wetzel. My father and her mother and father were friends back in the days in Palos Verdes Estates. Have a listen as we go through old times, new times and current times.Alexander Valley Vineyards is one of the great original Sonoma winemaking houses and I am proud to have her as my friend and have this conversation.

Too Much Fun on CA Wine Country Radio with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger Aug 11, 2021

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This is one funny bit. On my last trip to Sonoma, I was tapped to be on KSRO's California Wine Country with host Steve Jaxon and famed wine critic Dan Berger. Great conversation and laughter with talented Steve Jaxon and never a dull wine moment with Dan Berger.

And look for the podcast (coming soon) I recorded with Dan just before going on the air with these two characters.

She is elegant and poised. Master of Wine Vanessa Conlin. Aug 05, 2021

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Vanessa Conlin was born into the arts. After her soiree into singing Opera, her next self disciplined challenge was to learn wine...and why not shoot for the coveted title of Master of Wine? Vanessa is one of 40+ MW's in the US and one of the 90+ women who have earned the title. She is endearing and passionate. Hear from Vanessa Conlin.

The REAL Silver Oak Story. Meet Matt Duncan. 3rd Generation. Aug 03, 2021

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In 1972, the Duncan family set out to try their hand at winemaking; I think it worked. Meet Matt Duncan, 3rd generation owner of Silver Oak Cellars..yes, the famed Silver Oak. His insights and understanding of the winery and the trade are inspirational.

Have a listen.

Taking a region from zero to one with Michael Juergens Jul 28, 2021

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Michael Juergens is a Master of Wine candidate, industry consultant, and author. In this episode Paul and Michael sit down over a glass (or two) and discuss the exciting challenge of growing grapes where they have never been grown before, wine snobbery, and his recently published book Drinking and Knowing Things.

Wine is life for Darrin Low of Dom. Anderson. Hear his philosophy. Jul 22, 2021

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The Anderson Valley is a wine growing region in Mendocino county that is turning heads with Pinot Noir and Sparkling wine. At the helm of Domaine Anderson is Darrin Low. He grew up in the heart of the wine country and never left (except for his brief stint in Bordeaux). Hear his thoughts on everything wine.

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