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Ep 89Episode 89: Alternate Thanksgivings

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With supply chain issues and port back ups looming, Thanksgiving might not be the same this year but Jason Wise and Sabato Sagaria are here with alternative meals and dishes you can enjoy.

Nov 12, 202137 min

Ep 88Episode 88: Harvest Detox

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With harvest season coming to an end, Jason Wise and Priyanka French, winemaker at Signorello, discuss harvest over the past few years in Napa, including making wine from the grapes of 2020.

Nov 6, 202137 min

Ep 87Episode 87: Haunted Wineries

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Have you visited a haunted winery? Would you like to? Jason Wise and podcast producer Nadine Nettmann chat about haunted wineries in the US that you can still visit.

Oct 30, 202131 min

Ep 86Episode 86: NFTs and Wine

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Jason Wise and Anthony Zhang of Vinovest discuss NFTs including what they are, how they're used, and how they intersect with the wine world.

Oct 15, 202124 min

Ep 85Episode 85: Napa Harvest

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Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson talk about harvest in Napa including the successful harvest in 2021 and past trials including fires and earthquakes during the picking season.*To find out more about the ongoing Napa harvest, visit Napa Valley Vintners at https://napavalley.wineYou can experience the spirit of the family-owned, organic Matthiasson Winery for yourself with their exclusive wine pack, available through SOMM TV. As a special bonus, Matthiasson are also offering free shipping for new customers: https://bit.ly/4cBzhD4

Oct 10, 202142 min

Ep 84Episode 84: Great Wine Cameos

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Jason Wise and Jonah Beer sit down in person to chat about the wines that make cameos in non-wine films.

Oct 3, 202159 min

Ep 83Episode 83: The Inventor

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Wine innovations sometimes start with what’s in the glass or what’s on the vine, but as you’ll hear in this podcast, sometimes they start in the medical world. Jason Wise talks with Greg Lambrecht, founder of Coravin, how the device came about and the oldest bottles he’s tasted.

Sep 24, 202151 min

Ep 82Episode 82: George Walker III

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Jason and George Walker III discuss his journey from culinary school into the wine world and working at Dwyane Wade Cellars to being a major part of SOMM TV and the upcoming show Sparklers.

Sep 17, 202128 min

Ep 81Episode 81: Spices Part 2

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We had such a great response to our first episode on spices that author Sarah Thomas is back to explore more about the history of spices with cumin, turmeric, and chili peppers. Don't miss this great episode!*To find out more about Sarah's new book, Kalamata's Kitchen, please visit: https://www.kalamataskitchen.com/*Get a special 50% discount on an annual membership to SOMM TV if you use the code: SPICES

Sep 10, 202130 min

Ep 80Episode 80: Hugh Johnson

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Jason Wise and legendary wine writer Hugh Johnson discuss the oldest and rarest bottles Hugh has tasted throughout his career. Hugh's books are available through www.academieduvinlibrary.com and listeners can get $5 off with the code SOMMTV5.*This episode is brought to you by Elden Selections, a Burgundy wine importer. Use the promo code SOMM for 15% off your first purchase of $200 or more. https://www.burgundywine.com/SOMM

Sep 4, 202132 min

Ep 79Episode 79: She Left the NFL for Wine. Also, What is Celebrity Tequila?

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While negotiating player contracts for the Denver Broncos, Meghan Zobeck made the crazy decision to leave it behind and become a winemaker, but with no degree in viticulture or training, how in the world would she pull that off? Spoiler alert: she did. We also talk the strange and very profitable world of celebrity Tequila with Anthony Zhang, founder of Vinovest.

Aug 27, 202146 min

Ep 78Episode 78: Urban Vines

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Prior to Prohibition, Los Angeles was the heart of winemaking in California. Jason Wise speaks with Matthew Kaner about the history of wine in Los Angeles and then talks with Mark Blatty, a Los Angeles winemaker and a leader in the Los Angeles wine movement.

Aug 20, 202138 min

Ep 77Episode 77: The Wine Scam

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Jason Wise and Matthew Kaner discuss Rudy Kurniawan, who was convicted of wine fraud and the subject of the movie Sour Grapes. Don't miss this episode where they dive into the subject of counterfeiting wine and share their personal experiences with Rudy.

Aug 13, 202125 min

Ep 76Episode 76: Cooking with Wine

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Jason Wise and Chef Kate Hill talk about Kate’s journey into the culinary world, cruising along the canals of France, and the top things people get wrong about French cooking. Kate’s new show, Cooking with Wine, a cinematic cooking show that transports viewers to regions of France, is now live on SOMM TV. *Use code KATEHILL & get 50% off an annual subscription to SOMM TV.

Aug 5, 202131 min

Ep 75Episode 75: Santa Barbara

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Jason Wise and Matt Kettmann, Senior Editor at The Santa Barbara Independent, explore the history of the Santa Barbara wine region from the start of wineries in the area to the continued effect of the movie Sideways. Matt also recommends some wineries to visit.

Jul 30, 202132 min

Ep 74Episode 74: Wine Investment

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Jason Wise and Anthony Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Vinovest, discuss saving and investing in wine, the wines that will appreciate most, and what people are drinking and investing in these days.

Jul 23, 202129 min

Ep 73Episode 73: A Taste of History

Jason Wise and Matthew Kaner talk about how vines spread across the Americas and share a preview of Matthew’s new podcast, History of Wine, which premieres on July 20th.

Jul 13, 202134 min

Ep 72Episode 72: Spices

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Jason Wise and Sarah Thomas, sommelier, SOMM 3 cast member, and author of Kalamata's Kitchen, explore the world of spices from the way they grow to their storied histories in cultivation and trade. From black pepper to nutmeg, this is one you won't want to miss.To find out more about Sarah's new book, Kalamata's Kitchen, please visit: https://www.kalamataskitchen.com/This episode also has a special off, a 50% discount on an annual membership to SOMM TV if you use the code: SPICES

Jul 2, 202133 min

Ep 71Episode 71: The BS in Wine

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Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson share their top 5 BS things in wine. A real and honest conversation you won't want to miss about the bullsh*t in wine.*To learn more about Elden Selections, a fantastic importer of Burgundy wine, as well as their great wine club, visit: https://www.burgundywine.comYou can experience the spirit of the family-owned, organic Matthiasson Winery for yourself with their exclusive wine pack, available through SOMM TV. As a special bonus, Matthiasson are also offering free shipping for new customers: https://bit.ly/45ZhWS4

Jun 12, 202130 min

Ep 70Episode 70: The Loire Valley

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Jason and Pascaline Lepeltier discuss the climate, wines, and culture of Loire Valley in celebration of the new film on SOMM TV, The 4 Seasons of a Winemaker.

Jun 7, 202136 min

Ep 69Episode 69: Most Dangerous Job in Food

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In celebration of The Delicacy film on iTunes, we're re-airing this episode featuring Jason and Stephanie Mutz as they discuss diving, harvesting, and the rare and wonderful food, sea urchin.*new podcast episode coming June 7th

Jun 4, 202128 min

Ep 68Episode 68: Returning to Napa

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Jason Wise and food writer Jess Lander discuss wine country opening back up for tourists, the impact of COVID on the restaurant industry, and her new cookbook, The Essential Napa Valley Cookbook, which supports restaurant workers and Feed Napa Now.https://napavalleycookbook.com*To learn more about Elden Selections and the Burgundy Wine Club, visit: https://www.burgundywine.com/SOMM. You can also use the code SOMM to get 15% off your first purchase of $200 or more.

May 29, 202128 min

Ep 67Episode 67: A Journey of Vines

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Jason Wise and Jason Haas of Tablas Creek discuss the nearly extinct grapes of Southern Rhone, France and the wild process of importing them to the United States.*To learn more about Wine Access and $30 off your first $100 purchase, visit http://wineaccess.com/sommtv

May 19, 202149 min

Ep 66Episode 66: Cult Wine

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Jason Wise and Vanessa Conlin, MW, dive into what makes a cult wine, the aspects of counterfeit wine, and the upcoming online auction WineaPAWlooza on June 19th.*To learn more about WineaPAWlooza, visit www.wineapawlooza.com

May 7, 202138 min

Ep 65Episode 65: Tara Gomez

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Jason Wise, Tara Gomez, and Elaine Chukan Brown discuss winemaking, and the season finale of Verticals featuring Tara.

Apr 20, 202139 min

Ep 64Episode 64: Champagne

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Jason Wise and Julia Coney, writer and Champagne aficionado, talk all about Champagne. A brand new episode of Verticals episode on Pierre Peters is live now on SOMM TV.*For details on the A Year in Burgundy Live Watch with wine from Elden Selections, visit www.sommtv.com/ayearinburgundy

Apr 10, 202127 min

Ep 63Episode 63: One on One with Carlo

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Jason Wise and Carlo Mondavi of RAEN talk about what it’s like to grow up with the Mondavi name, sustainable farming, and the new Monarch tractor.*For details on the A Year in Burgundy Live Watch with wine from Elden Selections, visit www.sommtv.com/ayearinburgundy

Apr 6, 202140 min

Ep 62Episode 62: Coffee

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Jason Wise and Jeff Porter, host of Sip Trip, sit down and talk all about coffee and wine as well as Jeff's new episode of Eating & Drinking where he heads to a Brooklyn coffee shop and explores different types of coffee.

Apr 4, 202131 min

Ep 61Episode 61: Sustainable Farming

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Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson have an open and honest conversation about herbicides, sustainable farming, and biodynamics.You can experience the spirit of the family-owned, organic Matthiasson Winery for yourself with their exclusive wine pack, available through SOMM TV. As a special bonus, Matthiasson are also offering free shipping for new customers: https://bit.ly/3XXhAt6

Mar 27, 202132 min

Ep 60Episode 60: Steven Spurrier on Bottle Shock

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Last year, Jason Wise and Steven Spurrier watched Bottle Shock together as a commentary track/live watch for the movie. While the full movie will go live on March 26, here's a sample of the conversation.

Mar 24, 202115 min

Ep 59Episode 59: Love & Wine in Napa

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Jason Wise and Erin Di Costanzo talk about her start in wine, meeting her husband Massimo, and their journey in creating a winery together that produces 100% Cabernet in Napa Valley. Erin and Massimo’s Blind Tasting Session can be seen on SOMM TV.

Mar 20, 202132 min

Ep 58Episode 58: Riesling Day

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In celebration of Riesling Day (March 13th) Jason Wise and Paul Grieco, owner of Terroir Wine Bar in NY and creator of The Summer of Riesling, sit down to talk about their favorite Riesling moments they've experienced.

Mar 13, 202151 min

Ep 57Episode 57: Remembering Steven

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Jason Wise and Dustin Wilson reflect on the time they spent with Steven Spurrier over the years and the mark he left on the world.

Mar 12, 20210 min

Ep 56Episode 56: A Zinfandel Story

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Jason talks with Tessa Martinelli Gorsuch about Zinfandel in California, old vines, her family's history and the upcoming Verticals episode, and then they dive into their top 3 Zinfandel wines.

Feb 27, 202142 min

Ep 55Episode 55: Life After Hollywood

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Jason talks with Leslie and Rich Frank, stars of the new Blind Tasting Session, about their careers before wine as head of Disney and Emmy award-winning newscaster, and the wine scene in Hollywood.

Feb 22, 202146 min

Ep 54Episode 54: Mayacamas

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Jason Wise and Braiden Albrecht, winemaker at Mayacamas, talk about filming the Season 2 premiere of Verticals including the bootlegger cave on the property, a journey through poison oak, and then their favorite Cabernet Sauvignons in the Valley.

Feb 13, 202148 min

Ep 53Episode 53: Land and Fire

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In anticipation of our upcoming premiere of Verticals season 2, Jason Wise talks about the fires that affected Mount Veeder with grape geneticist Carole Meredith, who experienced them firsthand.

Feb 5, 202125 min

Ep 52Episode 52: One on One with Charles Woodson

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Jason Wise and Charles Woodson, one of the greatest defense players ever to play in the NFL, talk about how a training camp introduced him to wine, his wine label Intercept in Paso Robles, and how he’s giving back to the community.Learn more about Intercept at https://cwinterceptwines.com/

Jan 31, 202148 min

Ep 51Episode 51: The Greatest Wine Movie?

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Is the 1985 film The Breakfast Club the greatest wine movie ever made? Jason Wise and Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar in NY sit down to discuss the idea that seems to come out of nowhere, but stay with us, it makes sense.

Jan 21, 202142 min

Ep 50Episode 50: The Oyster

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Jason Wise and Julie Qiu, oyster expert and founder of In A Half Shell, talk all about oysters, where to find them, how to eat them, and what to pair with them. Learn more about Julie at www.inahalfshell.com and check out her new episode on SOMM TV, Chef's Notebook: Shucking Oysters.

Jan 14, 202150 min

Ep 49Episode 49: Top Wines of 2020

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Jason Wise and Nadine Nettmann, producer and editorial director of SOMM TV, sit down to discuss the top wines they were able to taste during filming in 2020.

Jan 8, 202129 min

Ep 48Episode 48: German Wine, Part 2

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Jason Wise and Paul Grieco, owner of Terroir wine bar in New York City, dive deep into German Riesling.

Dec 26, 202049 min

Ep 47Episode 47: German Wine, Part 1

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Jason Wise and Sabato Sagaria MS discuss German wines, the food, and traveling. But German wines can be daunting, so Jason and Sabato discuss where to start.

Dec 18, 202041 min

Ep 46Episode 46: Repeal Day

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Jason Wise and Jonah Beer talk about Repeal Day, December 5th, and the lasting effects of Prohibition in a hilarious conversation that's also incredibly informative.

Dec 13, 20201h 3m

Ep 45Episode 45: Pursued By Bear

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Jason Wise talks with Kyle MacLachlan, star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Dune, and Sex and the City about his acting roles, the wine that set him on a new path, and the sheer insanity of making your own wine. To learn more about Kyle’s wines, visit pursuedbybearwine.comKyle and actor Joel McHale’s special episode of Drink A Bottle launches December 11th, only on SOMM TV. Don’t forget to tune in.

Dec 6, 202038 min

Ep 44Episode 44: Denzel Movies & Wine

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Jason Wise and Julia Coney are back with their wine and movie pairings, this time with Denzel Washington movies. Also, after the episode, Jason and editorial director, Nadine, announce the wineries in Season 2 of Verticals as well as the upcoming films.

Nov 23, 202059 min

Ep 43Episode 43: Vivino

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Jason Wise talks with Heini Zachariassen, founder and CEO of Vivino, about the creation of the app and how it evolved, and they also dig deep into the data that Vivino users submit, including the most popular types of wines in different countries.

Nov 16, 202046 min

Ep 42Episode 42: Thanksgiving Wines

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Jason Wise, Shakera Jones, and Jill Zimorski sit down for a potentially off the rails conversation on what's on their Thanksgiving tables, the best wines to drink for the holiday, and certain wines that might deserve another chance.

Nov 13, 20201h 8m

Ep 41Episode 41: Grape Genealogy

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Jason Wise chats with longtime friend and SOMM star Carole Meredith, grape geneticist, about the origin of grapes, domestication of vines, and the recent Noble Prize for CRISPR to scientists Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna.But first, we address the sexual harassment and mistreatment of female candidates in the Court of Master Sommeliers and Guild of Sommeliers. Here is the petition mentioned: https://www.change.org/p/all-past-present-and-future-candidates-of-the-court-of-master-sommeliers-boycott-of-the-court-of-master-sommeliers

Nov 6, 202056 min

Ep 40Episode 40: Ghost Winery

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Recorded at dusk inside the ghost winery Chateau Chevalier, Jason Wise and Keith Baker, Director of DTC and Winery Historian at Spring Mountain Vineyard, discuss the storied history of this 129-year-old property that survived the recent fire.

Oct 29, 202031 min