Episode 297: A marine becomes a wine importer

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Aug 6, 202618:40Arts

Recorded live in Napa at the Cameo cinema, this is the story of how Kirk Parsons, of Parsons fine wines - went from the Marines to a leader in importing wines from Georgia to the United States. You can watch this episode...

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