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War 2 define a country and its ongoing fight to survive today? We open a 1939 Ukrainian Muscat from a place that is difficult to call Ukraine. We learn the history, present and future of an unlikely nation fighting to keep its heritage, and wine just may b...

Napa Valley is a famous region that conjures up many warm thoughts of wine and food, but what does it take to protect that name "Napa Valley"? Recorded at the 2026 Premiere Napa Valley Auction, winemaker John Skupny discusses the history of premiere Napa Valley, the evolution of the auction, and...

Some people talk loud, others listen and think. Cathy Corison may be wine’s greatest listener and you can hear it in her wine. Today she talks to Jason Wise about where Napa has been, where it is going, and how where we are right now defines it all.

How does a wine region support itself and position its message and meaning to the world?  Today we speak to Stacey Dolan Capitani, the vice president of marketing for Napa Valley Vintners at their most important annual event: Premiere Napa Valley.  She talks about the region, one of wine’s greate...

A movement is happening in Oregon with Sparkling Wine. 2026 Taste Award Winner!

Napa Rose, a California Icon has just reopened at Disney California. We talk to wine director / Sommelier Patrick Kirchen about working at one of the crown jewels of Disney resorts, the pressure he feels, and how he curates a wine list for people who may be experiencing their first fine dining e...

What is harder, making wine or family? Today we tell the incredible story of Beaux Frères, a pioneer in American Pinot Noir. When Michael G. Etzel and his brother in law Robert Parker jr. (yes, that Robert Parker) found an old pig farm in Oregon, they had a hunch there might be something there....

One of America’s best chefs shares what it takes to stay alive in one of the hardest professions. Philip Tessier has trained under the best won incredible awards and learned how to fail. In this candid conversation, he talks about hopes, dreams, and the relentless pursuit of something impossibl...

An oasis of wine, food, and history, Casa Madero is the match that lit the story of wine in the new world. This is the incredible tale of a family that runs one of the world’s most historically important wineries.

Iran is one of the birthplaces of wine and has thousands of years of influence on the rest of the world, but it is currently illegal to make wine there. Today we talk to Persian winemaker Darioush Khaledi of Darioush winery in Napa about his history in Iran and what the future could look like.

The SOMM TV team is joined by a famed winemaker and an expert sommelier to draft the best islands that make wine around the world. Who will be the winner of this new episode of the SOMM TV wine draft?

What is the best wine region currently in Europe?    Today we make some very difficult choices, but there can only be one: the greatest wine region currently standing at this moment. Jason Wise and Master Sommelier and star of the first SOMM Film: Ian Cauble give you the inside baseball from two ...

One of Los Angeles’ best wine bars has just closed its doors for the final time.  On today’s episode we speak to Rebecca Phillips about her time behind the bar as the owner of Vintage, a place that defined a neighborhood through bottles and laughter. She shares some of her craziest experiences, a...

A crown jewel in the wine world’s history and heritage, Casa Madero is not only the oldest winery in the New World, but also the cornerstone of Mexican wine. On this episode we discuss the incredible history of this property originally deeded by the king of Spain and the family bringing this one...

A blending grape, a standalone miracle for red wine and rosé, a divisive overhyped grape? Cabernet Franc has many identities around the world, but no one can doubt how important it is to wine. Today sommelier Rebecca Phillips and winemaker Mark Blatty discuss this grape and all of its nuances.

Filmed on location with some of Napa’s greatest wineries, this is the inside scoop on the upcoming 2024 vintage. Join us at Robert Mondavi winery, Cakebread Cellars, Quintessa, and Grape Culture for the best look at how this vintage is shaping up.

Winemaker Mark Blatty & LA sommelier Rebecca Phillips go head to head in a double blind tasting with tricky wines chosen by Jason Wise.

The cellar master of Martell Cognac, the oldest big cognac house still operating tells the story of Cognac.

What was the 2025 harvest like in Napa Valley? Famed winemaker Steve Matthiasson is here to provide some hilarious insight into how it all went down. From bugs to mess ups and what went right here is the real story.

Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal Comes from wine royalty, but that doesn’t mean everyone believed she was the one to help lead Château Angélus into the future. Today we open a 2006 from this prestigious domain and discuss what it takes to run one of the world’s most famous wine houses.

Two of the top wine professionals in America dig into their cellars and open rare Burgundies, including a once in a lifetime post World War 2 bottle. This episode features Pilcrow Wine winemaker and owner of Gabriel Glass Jonah Beer, and Armen Khachaturian of Peter Michael Winery in Napa Valley.

SOMM TV Presents the 2025 Napa Valley Vintage Report. Join renowned winemakers across Napa Valley as they unwind after an intense harvest and unpack their insider's perspective into what makes the 2025 vintage truly unique.

We are back with another episode spotting wine that appears in movies and streaming! Jonah Beer of Gabriel glass and Pilcrow wine joins Jason to discuss wines found in: The Sopranos, The Insider, Weekend at Bernie’s, Curb your enthusiasm, The Wire, and the Coen Brother’s film “A serious Man”.

Two sommeliers compare Riesling from one of the oldest regions in Germany and the Finger Lakes in New York. What can these two vastly different locations tell us about how this grape makes wine? Join Rebecca Phillips of Vintage wine bar and sommelier Susanne Peeters as they compare two Rieslings.