Did you know there’s a hidden winery right in the heart of Los Angeles? Yes, and not many people know it. Located in the prestigious Bel Air, also known as Beverly Hills, Moraga Vineyard spans sixteen and a half acres of vineyard that produces great-tasting wines. In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Paul Warson, the talented winemaker and owner of Moraga Vineyard. Having worked for several notable vineyards across the country (including Australia), Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that we all could learn from. Today, he’ll discuss the unique challenges and the eco-friendly techniques they’ve embraced to craft top-quality wines in an urban setting.  Plus, we’ll explore the historical significance of winemaking in Los Angeles, Moraga Vineyard's direct-to-consumer business model, and more. Let’s dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Meet Paul Warson of Moraga Vineyard (00:35) What makes Moraga Vineyard THE place? (01:15) A taste of Los Angeles’ rich winemaking history (03:13) Moraga’s unique terroir and winemaking challenges (09:01) How does Moraga Vineyard approach sales? (16:50) Paul’s vineyard management strategy (22:48) How Paul got into winemaking and acquired Moraga Vineyard (30:48) Episode wrap-up (44:02)   Additional Resources: 👉Learn more about Wine Talks: https://www.winetalkspodcast.com/ 👉Watch the YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcE_nUpOKHY&list=PLVPoDzlH3_n8rqmofwcCQvOi_3Ci66bu_ 👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WineTalksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 👉Visit Moraga Vineyard’s website for more information: https://www.moragabelair.com/   Let’s Connect: 🔸IG:https://www.instagram.com/winetalkspodcast/ 🔸LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kalemkiarian-a792914 – Wine Talks with Paul K is the ultimate podcast for serious wine lovers who want to know everything about the wine business. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, this podcast will introduce you to the wonderful world of wine, one story at a time. Follow Wine Talks with Paul K on your favorite podcast platform so you won’t miss an episode!