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Champagne Roots, California Dreams: Paul Baldi's Journey

Champagne Roots, California Dreams: Paul Baldi's Journey

Update: 2025-04-22
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Discover the captivating journey of Paul Baldi, a Champagne native who honed his craft in the prestigious restaurants of Paris before making his mark in California at Atelier Crenn and The Battery. This episode dives into the exciting evolution within Champagne, the realities of the hospitality industry since the pandemic, and the complexities of wine distribution across the country. Paul also shares the story behind his own Champagne, Champagne Baldi - Pain, and his new venture, Voila Wine, a platform offering a curated selection and expert wine concierge services to make wine discovery approachable and enjoyable.


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Champagne Roots, California Dreams: Paul Baldi's Journey

Champagne Roots, California Dreams: Paul Baldi's Journey

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