Malbec, one of the most food-friendly and approachable wines, also has an incredible story. In this episode, we help you find an affordable bottle and teach you everything you need to know to bring a bottle of Malbec to your next gathering and sound like an expert.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the world’s great blended wines. This wine can often get pretty pricey, but in today’s episode, we will help you find an affordable bottle and teach you everything you need to know to sound like an expert at your next gathering.

The Vouvray region of France’s Loire Valley is practically synonymous with Chenin Blanc. Here, you will find wines made almost exclusively from this white grape in styles that range from dry to sweet and even sparkling. When you bring this incredible value bottle to your next gathering, you are g...

Prosecco is one of the most popular sparkling wines in the world. This week on BYOB, learn about how it's made, the different styles of Prosecco, and exactly what foods you should be pairing it with. Now when you pop open a bottle for friends, you'll present it like a pro!

The red wines of Bordeaux are some of the most famous, and expensive, in the world. But we’ve found the perfect bottle from this legendary region for you to enjoy without hurting your wallet.

Chianti is arguably Italy’s most famous red wine. It was famous for the wrong reasons for a long time: as an overproduced, subpar table wine served from a straw-covered bottle. Those days are long behind us, and if you’re not drinking Chianti today, you are missing out on some of the most beautif...

It’s time to expand our arsenal of German wines. While Riesling will always have our love, there’s plenty of room in our hearts for this delicious rosé made from Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)! Learn how this grape is becoming more and more important in Germany, especially in the southwestern region ...

This week on BYOB, we travel to the South of France to sip on a refreshing glass while relaxing on the Mediterranean coast. Picpoul de Pinet is one of the Languedoc's few regions to focus solely on white wine production. Learn about this singular grape and how it's crafted into a lip-smacking, va...

Sandwiched between Burgundy and Switzerland lies the small French wine region of the Jura. This area has developed a niche cult following for producing unique and delicious wines from non-mainstream grape varieties. They also happen to produce wines of exceptional quality with great value to be f...

Celebrate the much-anticipated release of "SOMM: Cup of Salvation" by opening a bottle from the star of the film, Armenia. Take a deep dive into Armenia's ancient winemaking history, and learn about how a new generation of winemakers is revitalizing the industry while honoring the traditions of t...

This week we travel to one of France’s most unique wine regions, Alsace. Because of its proximity to Germany, Alsace is an incredible blend of both nations and this reflects itself beautifully in its wines. Alsace has some of the best value wine in all of France, so let’s pour a glass and learn a...

Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy's most famous, and typically most expensive, wines. If you know where to look, though, there is value to be found. We'll learn all about the way it's made, the history of the region, and break down tasting notes as we sip on a beautiful, and beautifully pric...

In this special episode, “BYOB” takes a road-trip up into the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California to learn about, and drink, a wine from the Sierra Foothills AVA. Though it’s not California’s most famous wine region, the Sierra Foothills are home to some of the state’s most stunning Rhône ...

This week on “BYOB,” we’re drinking not only one, but two Armenian wines! Learn all about one of Armenia’s most predominant white grapes, Voskehat, and take a deeper dive into the pivotal red grape, Areni. Both of these wines feature heavily in the newest SOMM film, “Cup of Salvation,” and are mo...

Zinfandel is a grape that rarely gets the respect it deserves. But when you discover a bottle from a benchmark producer that has been making Zinfandels of elegance and balance for decades, taking it home is a no brainer! Learn about the grape's colorful history and why Ridge is a producer you nee...

In the true spirit of exploring and trying new wine, this episode of "BYOB" gets familiar with the wines of Utah State. A newer region in the world of wine, Utah is finding its footing as it begins to make wines of increasing quality from Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and southern French varietal...

Bordeaux's Right Bank is famous for red blends that showcase the Merlot grape. Unlike their Left Bank counterparts, these wines can be approachable and delightful to drink in their youth. The Right Bank boasts incredible diversity of wine styles and expressions, which means there is a wine to ple...

Portuguese wines are renowned for their incredible value, and no region demonstrates this as well as Vinho Verde. Celebrated for their light bodied, crisp, and slightly effervescent white wines, Vinho Verde consistently overdelivers at a delightfully low price point.

Garnacha, also know by its French name, Grenache, is often implemented as a blending grape in some of the world's most prestigious wines. It can be tricky to make a single-varietal Garnacha wine, but northeastern Spain, where the grape is likely from, is up to the challenge!

The ten crus of Beaujolais offer a kaleidoscope of what the region and the Gamay grape have to offer. The northern cru of Fleurie is known for wines of elegance, florality, and nuance. While cru Beaujolais are the pinnacle of winemaking in this region there is still great value to be found, espec...

As demand for sparkling wine continues to increase, more and more wine drinkers are wanting to explore the wider world of bubbles. There are sparkling wines being produced in the traditional method all over the world, and they can be wildly affordable as well as delicious! One place you can find ...