Christian Ries, Building a Community Through Wine!

In this episode of Tharon’s Take, Tharon Johnson sits down with Christian Ries, founder and CEO of The Perlant, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, wine culture, and building intentional community in Atlanta.Born in South Africa and originally coming to Georgia on a golf scholarship, Christian shares his journey from professional golf to entrepreneurship and the mindset shifts that came with reinventing himself after injury. The conversation explores the sacrifices behind building companies, recognizing “authentic demand,” and what it really takes to create something people genuinely want.They also dive into the vision behind The Perlant — a private social club rooted in wine, hospitality, and human connection — and discuss why spaces like this are resonating right now. Christian explains how The Perlant is working to bring the feeling of wine country to Atlanta while creating a culture centered around humility, generosity, and kindness.This episode is about more than wine — it’s about community, reinvention, and creating experiences that bring people together.🎧 Watch the full conversation now on Tharon’s Take. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of politics, arts, culture, and business.