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.
Jason Wise and Claire Coppi celebrate the spooky season by suggesting five Halloween movies to watch and what to drink along with them.
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.
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.