Jan 12, 2022
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!