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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The SOMM TV Podcast
  • A Zinfandel Story

    Episode 1

    Jason talks with Tessa Martinelli Gorsuch about Zinfandel in California, old vines, her family's history and the upcoming Verticals episode, and then they dive into their top 3 Zinfandel wines.

  • Life After Hollywood

    Episode 2

    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.

  • Mayacamas

    Episode 3

    Jason Wise and Braiden Albrecht, winemaker at Mayacamas, talk about filming the Season 2 premiere of Verticals including the bootlegger cave on the property, a journey through poison oak, and then their favorite Cabernet Sauvignons in the Valley.

  • Land and Fire

    Episode 4

    Jason Wise talks about the fires that affected Mount Veeder with grape geneticist Carole Meredith, who experienced them firsthand.

  • One on One with Charles Woodson

    Episode 5

    Jason Wise and Charles Woodson, one of the greatest defense players ever to play in the NFL, talk about how a training camp introduced him to wine, his wine label Intercept in Paso Robles, and how he’s giving back to the community. Learn more about Intercept at https://cwinterceptwines.com/

  • The Greatest Wine Movie?

    Episode 6

    Is the 1985 film The Breakfast Club the greatest wine movie ever made? Jason Wise and Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar in NY sit down to discuss the idea that seems to come out of nowhere, but stay with us, it makes sense.

  • The Oyster

    Episode 7

    Jason Wise and Julie Qiu, oyster expert and founder of In A Half Shell, talk all about oysters, where to find them, how to eat them, and what to pair with them. Learn more about Julie at www.inahalfshell.com and check out her episode on SOMM TV, Chef's Notebook: Shucking Oysters.

  • Top Wines of 2020

    Episode 8

    Jason Wise and Nadine Nettmann, producer and editorial director of SOMM TV, sit down to discuss the top wines they were able to taste during filming in 2020.

  • German Wine, Part 2

    Episode 9

    Jason Wise and Paul Grieco, owner of Terroir wine bar in New York City, dive deep into German Riesling.

  • German Wine Part 1

    Episode 10

    Jason Wise and Sabato Sagaria MS discuss German wines, the food, and traveling. But German wines can be daunting, so Jason and Sabato discuss where to start.

  • Repeal Day

    Episode 11

    Jason Wise and Jonah Beer talk about Repeal Day, December 5th, and the lasting effects of Prohibition in a hilarious conversation that's also incredibly informative.

  • Pursued by Bear

    Episode 12

    Jason Wise talks with Kyle MacLachlan, star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Dune, and Sex and the City about his acting roles, the wine that set him on a new path, and the sheer insanity of making your own wine. To learn more about Kyle’s wines, visit pursuedbybearwine.comKyle and actor Joel McHale’...

  • Denzel Movies & Wine

    Episode 13

    Jason Wise and Julia Coney are back with their wine and movie pairings, this time with Denzel Washington movies. Also, after the episode, Jason and editorial director, Nadine, announce the wineries in Season 2 of Verticals as well as the upcoming films.

  • Vivino
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    Episode 14

    Vivino

    Episode 14

    Jason Wise talks with Heini Zachariassen, founder and CEO of Vivino, about the creation of the app and how it evolved, and they also dig deep into the data that Vivino users submit, including the most popular types of wines in different countries.

  • Thanksgiving Wines

    Episode 15

    Jason Wise, Shakera Jones, and Jill Zimorski sit down for a potentially off the rails conversation on what's on their Thanksgiving tables, the best wines to drink for the holiday, and certain wines that might deserve another chance.

  • Grape Genealogy

    Episode 16

    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 o...

  • Ghost Winery

    Episode 17

    Recorded at dusk inside the ghost winery Chateau Chevalier, Jason Wise and Keith Baker, Director of DTC and Winery Historian at Spring Mountain Vineyard, discuss the storied history of this 129-year-old property that survived the recent fire.

  • Halloween Movies

    Episode 18

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

  • A Wine Story

    Episode 19

    Jason Wise and Shakera Jones have a down to earth conversation with Michael Browne about his start in wine, the formation of Kosta Browne, and the recent wine theft that hit CIRQ.

  • Wine and Songs

    Episode 20

    Jason Wise and Julia Coney discuss American sparkling wine, Champagne stories, and then pair wine with songs that get stuck in your head.

  • Oktoberfest

    Episode 21

    Jason Wise and Matthew Kaner discuss the history of Oktoberfest, the beers and wines that best pair with sausages, and how to celebrate at home this year.

  • Rajat Parr

    Episode 22

    Jason Wise sits down with Rajat Parr to discuss this year’s harvest (recorded last week, prior to the new fires), making money in the wine business, natural wine, SOMM 3, Domaine de la Côte, and more.

  • An Italian Journey

    Episode 23

    Jason Wise and Jeffrey Porter sit down to talk about food and wine, traveling through Italy, and the upcoming series on SOMM TV, Sip Trip.

  • One on One with Julia Coney

    Episode 24

    Jason Wise and Julia Coney sit down to talk about wine, writing, Black Wine Professionals, and more.