The SOMM TV Podcast

The SOMM TV Podcast

224 Episodes

Featuring an ongoing conversation about wine, food, and life with Jason Wise. Episodes available here and anywhere you get your podcasts.

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  • Wine Purgatory

    Episode 1

    Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson sit down to chat about tough wine experiences, or sorta tough, but these are fun ones you won't want to miss.

  • Viognier Showdown

    Episode 2

    Jason Wise and Shakera Jones take the gloves off for this one and finally get to the heart of why Viognier is such a divisive grape. A hint for listeners, they're not on the same side.

  • One on One with Yannick Benjamin

    Episode 3

    Jason Wise and Yannick Benjamin, restaurateur and 2021 Wine Enthusiast’s sommelier/beverage director of the year, discuss the struggles the restaurant industry has endured the last two years, opening a restaurant during the pandemic, and the new film Saving the Restaurant, now streaming on SOMM TV.

  • Syrah Day

    Episode 4

    Jason Wise and Claire Coppi pour a glass of Côte-Rôtie as they sit down to talk all about Syrah in celebration of International Syrah Day.

  • Turning 100 with Ian Cauble

    Episode 5

    It's the 100th episode of the SOMM TV podcast! And who better to mark the occasion than the original SOMM films star, Ian Cauble. Jason and Ian get down to brass tacks with hot topics from the SOMM films (don’t mention the switched wines. Or maybe do), their 13 year friendship, and what Ian’s doi...

  • Wine Matters

    Episode 6

    With the announcement of Kitá Winery closing, Jason Wise and Elaine Chukan Brown talk about Tara Gomez, her journey as a winemaker, representation in the wine world, and more.

  • Furmint

    Episode 7

    Furmint Day is coming up so Jason Wise and Claire Coppi sit down to talk all about the grape and the wine it produces in Hungary's Tokaj region. Then Jason is joined by Anthony Zhang to discuss wine news including the recent acquisition of family wineries by larger companies.

  • Amaro

    Episode 8

    Jason Wise and Sabato Sagaria, MS sit down to talk all about about Amaro, the Italian herbal liqueur. They share their favorite types of Amaro, the history, as well as some fun quips at each other. After all, these two go back a long time.

  • Things We Love & Hate

    Episode 9

    Jason Wise and Claire Coppi discuss the three things they'd love to see more of in 2022 and the three things they'd like to see less of, or actually, go away in 2022.

  • Best Wines of 2021

    Episode 10

    Jason Wise and producer Nadine Nettmann discuss the best wines they were fortunate to try while filming SOMM TV projects in 2021.

  • Wine in the Time of Christ

    Episode 11

    Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson dive into ancient wine, including retsina and the type of wine Jesus might have drank.

  • Bordeaux Scam

    Episode 12

    Jason Wise and Claire Coppi talk about the Bordeaux classification before Jason and Anthony Zhang discuss the recent scam in Bordeaux featuring Chateau Angelus.

  • Importing Wine

    Episode 13

    Jason Wise and Sara Beer, wine importer at True North Wine Merchants, discuss the in and outs of importing wine, from choosing the right wines to shipping challenges.

  • Cooking Competitions

    Episode 14

    Jason Wise and producer Nadine Nettmann share their top 3 favorite cooking competition shows in celebration of Sparklers, which just premiered on SOMM TV.

  • Under the Sea

    Episode 15

    Jason Wise and Matt Kettmann, Senior Editor at The Santa Barbara Independent, discuss the concept of aging wine in the ocean and how the waves, tides, and temperature affect it.

  • Alternate Thanksgivings

    Episode 16

    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.

  • Harvest Detox

    Episode 17

    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.

  • Haunted Wineries

    Episode 18

    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.

  • NFTs and Wine

    Episode 19

    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.

  • Somm TV: Napa Harvest

    Episode 20

    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.wine

  • Great Wine Cameos

    Episode 21

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

  • The Inventor

    Episode 22

    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.

  • George Walker III

    Episode 23

    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.

  • Spices Part 2

    Episode 24

    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.k...