{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Vineyards to AI: How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Wine with Laurent David.","description":"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 booth at Wine Paris, I had to explore.  I reached out to the head guy (he doesn't really have a title), Laurent David to explore the opportunity to set up a podcast right there at the show. He agreed and here it is. Wine Paris has become one of the largest wine shows in the world, with over 6000 wine booths and dozens of seminars, let alone a chance to taste some of the most well known wines in the world, it is easy to understand the throngs of people who attend. Laurent David traded launching iPhones for nurturing vines\u2014now that\u2019s what you call an unusual upgrade. On this episode of Wine Talks, you\u2019ll get a rare look at the crossroads where Apple-level tech meets centuries-old Saint-\u00c9milion winegrowing, straight from Laurent David himself. But you won\u2019t just hear tales of grape and gadget; you\u2019ll discover why the wine world is not as disconnected from innovation as it seems. You\u2019ll learn how obsessive experimentation drives winemakers\u2014giving them only one annual shot to perfect their art, unlike software engineers who can endlessly tweak. As Paul Kalemkiarian probes the evolving role of data, AI, and digital tools, you\u2019ll see how the experience of wine is being reshaped for a new generation, and why a can of Ch\u00e2teau Lafite may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. The conversation lifts the curtain on why \u201cbest wine\u201d is subjective, how social media and influencers (hello, Taylor Swift!) can spark global trends, and the challenge of making wine approachable without killing its soul. You\u2019ll peek into the ways winemakers are using AI not just to streamline paperwork, but to connect emotionally\u2014with WhatsApp vineyard updates and Instagram journeys. Whether it\u2019s demystifying labels with QR codes, developing consumer clubs inspired by Napa, or finding clever methods to anchor memories like a quiche from childhood, Laurent David and Paul Kalemkiarian reveal how the future of wine depends on blending digital savvy with human touch. By the end, you\u2019ll understand that tech is just the tool\u2014the real goal is sparking happiness, creating moments, and keeping wine a \u201csocial potion\u201d for generations yet to come.     https:\/\/youtu.be\/RmgBN_VFU5A   #WineTalks #WineTech #LaurentDavid #PaulKalemkiarian #AIinWine #WineInnovation #WineExperience #WineParis #LAWineTech #DigitalWineSales #WineClubs #SaintEmilion #WineData #WineMarketing #WineTourism #WineIndustryTrends #WineAndMillennials #BlockchainInWine #WineStorytelling #WineAndTechnology       ","author_name":"Wine Talks with Paul K.","author_url":"https:\/\/www.winetalkspodcast.com","html":"