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From Bankruptcy to Barefoot: A Journey Through Wine Industry Hard Knocks
Episode 499
This is a true story. in 1989, Michael Houlihan came to my office. He had a vision of wine brand (the story of why he had a vision is crazy in itself…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
From Industrial Vineyards to Artisan Wines: A Conversation on Wine's True Identity
Episode 498
In as large as the wine trade is, it is really a small, tight knit industry. It takes a certain love of the lifestyle, the product and the people to …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
From Vineyards to AI: How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Wine with Laurent David.
Episode 497
Wine and tech have had their disagreements. There are pundits on both sides of the fence of tech in wine and when I heard there was a LA Wine Tech bo…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Wine Talks with Paul Mabray: Navigating the Digital Evolution of the Wine Industry
Episode 496
Next week, I am in Paris. And I have the privledge to document the session on "Rethinking The WIne Business." Two of the prominent panel members are …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Evolution of Bordeaux: Old Vines, Climate Change, and the Future of Fine Wine
Episode 495
I have to say that I can pick ém. My love of Bordeaux and the volume of Bordeaux I have tasted has lead me to Chateau Haut Bailly. Under the tootlidg…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
From Endless Summer to Carmel Wines: The Creative Journey of Walter Georis
Episode 493
Crazy story.
Walter Georis wrote the soundtrack to the iconic surf film, The Endless Summer. With desires to make it big in music, the soundtrack wo…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Romania's Wine Revival: From Communist Past to International Stage
Episode 494
I have been selling direct to the consumer in the wine trade for over 35 years. The industry certainly is not what it was; in some ways, better, in o…
7 months ago
Building Michael Franzese Wines: Samvel Hakobyan's Immigrant Success Story and Michael Franzese's Transformation
Episode 492
Wine branding is slow. It is different than other products; more rules, a limited set of consumers, and big brands standing in your way. These are th…
7 months ago
Behind the Scenes at Paris' Barbecue Championship: Judges, Prizes, and Local Impact
Episode 491
Paris.....Texas. The subject to two movies over the years, the most recent a romantic comedy. Listen, folks, this ain't no joke. I can personally att…
7 months, 1 week ago
Women Leading Armenia's Wine and Tourism Revolution
Episode 490
The wine movement is Armenia is "pedal to the medal." Katie, bar the door, no holds barred.
As it should be. And leading the helm are some tough no n…
7 months, 1 week ago