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!