Wine Talks with Paul K.

From famed wine region Montepulciano south of Florence comes beautiful wines of well know distinction.  Salcheto winery, rather new to the scene, is making very regional correct wines both conventionally and organically. Chiara Fe is here to tell us the headwinds to a start-up winery.

I visited Chef Josiah at this Charcoal restaurant in Venice Beach. Intriguing history and chat. Now head of Charcoal in Venice, Melisse, Dear Johns and Daves Dog House.

Patric  Kuh was LA Magazines food editor for  17 years and won a James Beard award for his book "The Last Days of Haute Cuisine". Just off a stint writing "Becoming a Restaurateur"; you will find Patric engaging  and interesting. Both books are must  reads. Enjoy.

The theme of the day is passion. It is obvious in the trek of Damien Landuoar to become the Director de Culture of Chateau Gaby.

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.

I sat down with Wine of the Month Club member David Zucker to discuss his fascinating ascent in Hollywood. Director of the iconic Airplane and the Naked Gun series, David reveals interesting roadblocks and the tenacity it takes to make it in Hollywood…any maybe a bit of luck.  

I have meet with 1000's of people in the wine business…winemakers, suppliers and bottom fishers…Mary Taylor is one unique individual and we could have spoken for hours. In a short amount of time, she has accumulated great knowledge into the finer points of wine and food. Enjoy.

Paul talks with Hugh Davies of Schramsberg and Davies Vineyards about the Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, used for President Nixon's 1972 "Toast to Peace" with China's Premier Zhou Enlai. Then Paul is joined for tasting by Anne Parent, 12th generation winemaker of Domaine Parent.

Paul talks with Brandon Sparks-Gillis about their shared roots and learning an appreciation for wine culture.

Paul talks with Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO of Broadbent Selections and son of the legendary auctioneer, writer, and Master of Wine, Michael Broadbent.

Paul talks with Master of Wine Peter Koff about the passion it takes to be successful in the wine world. A Master Sommelier is different than a Master of Wine. Learn the differences and really, what the real hype is about. Peter and I have been having these deep wine discussions for 15 years plus...listen in on another intriguing discussion.

Paul talks with wine exporter Stephane Schaeffer on a range of topics, including his childhood home in the Alsace region of France.

Joachim Splichal, the world-renowned chef hashes it out with Paul K.

Paul talks with rising Napa Valley winemaker Josh Phelps about the story of Grounded Wine. Then, hear from veteran importer Guy de Rivoire of Bollinger Champagne.  

Paul talks with Alessandro Gallo about his journey from Piedmont to Castello D'Albola in the Chianti region of Italy.

Paul talks with Viken and Vahe Yacoubian about how their dream to make wine in Armenia became a reality.

Paul talks to winemaker Christiana Tiberio about the value of organic farming and indigenous vines.

The winemaker Romain Ducolomb from famed Chateau Beycheville will inspire you to change careers and head to Bordeaux.  A wealth of intrigue from the district of St Julien (most Cru Classe of any Bordeaux appelation) comes from the this storied Chateau. Get inspired with Romain Ducolomb.

He came to America to play professional soccer, got injured and with that started a very successful wine company. Alex Guarachi is in the house.

There's a doctor in the house today as Dr. Umberto Cosmo and Bob Castellani join Paul in studio to talk about the differences between Prosecco and Champagne, green roofs, and much more.

Today we recorded on location in Downtown Los Angeles with Guillaume Large of Résonance Vineyards about the biodynamic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay they are producing up in the Willamette Valley.

This one is so fascinating we almost forgot to hit record. We could talk to Chris Corley for hours. From his father's history of cutting beef in Chicago to cresting the apex of the wine world, this is one for the books. 

An incredible conversation today with Chateau Talbot's Jean Paul Bignon. We talk about the winding road he took to the wine world, his career as a lawyer, his wife's family in wine, and of course the unbelievable wines of Bordeaux. 

Incredible talk today with Matthew Torres and Ryan Darrell of the Protege Project. We talk all about what it takes to not just start a winery but a successful brand. There's no way around it but hard work. 

Today we talk to Davide Marino, an incredible winemaker making biodynamic wines in Sardinia. We talked for the full episode which doesn't happen often. Unbelievable conversation with Davide. Enjoy!