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38:02Episode 1
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.
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38:24Episode 2
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.
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30:04Episode 3
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.
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1:11:17Episode 5
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...
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43:38Episode 6
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.
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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.
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30:17Episode 9
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.
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29:15Episode 10
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.
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24:02Episode 11
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.
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42:11Episode 12
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.
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50:30Episode 13
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.
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28:51Episode 14
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.
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29:28Episode 15
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.
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30:59Episode 16
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.
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38:03Episode 17
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.
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31:10Episode 18
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.
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24:13Episode 19
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.
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42:14Episode 20
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
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59:54Episode 21
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.
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51:40Episode 22
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.
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28:58Episode 23
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.
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30:29Episode 24
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...