Escape from Iran
JAMES BEARD WINNERS AND NOMINEES
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27m
For our 200th podcast episode we tell one of the most harrowing and unbelievable stories in all of wine. "SOMM: Cup of Salvation" is now available to rent or buy on SOMM TV - to celebrate, cast member Moe Momtazi joins the podcast to tell how he and his pregnant wife escaped Iran, and survived against all odds to found Maysara Winery in Oregon. You will not believe what wine can mean to people and culture. To rent or buy Cup of Salvation go to: https://sommtv.vhx.tv/checkout/somm-cup-of-salvation, the film will be streaming for all subscribers Feb 23 with hours of bonus material, but you can watch this episode now on SOMM TV.
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