The SOMM TV Podcast

The SOMM TV Podcast

241 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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  • FOOD & WINE Classic - Sommeliers' Wrap-up

    Episode 1

    We wrap up our coverage of the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen with Little Nell Sommeliers Rachael Liggett-Draper and Jon Koch. Find out what wines were most popular, how many bottles sold, and some fun thoughts on the last four days of non-stop wine.

  • FOOD & WINE Classic - The Parties

    Episode 2

    The parties are in full swing here at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen! Jason Wise, Claire Coppi, and George Walker break down the rumors and parties happening here in Aspen. Don't forget to subscribe to SOMMTV.COM to subscribe for hundreds of hours of original films and shows including covera...

  • FOOD & WINE Classic Day 2

    Episode 3

    It is the first official day at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and we have a quick update on our shows coming to SOMM TV and what is happening here on the ground. We discuss our favorite wines we've tried so far. Make sure to go to SOMMTV.com for episodes from the festival.

  • FOOD & WINE CLASSIC

    Episode 4

    Straight from Aspen, Jason Wise talks with May Selby from The Little Nell about the upcoming days ahead as well as sharing favorite hangover cures with Claire Coppi.

  • Taste Aversions

    Episode 5

    Let's be honest, we all have that one food or drink that we can no longer enjoy because of an unfavorable experience with it. Jason Wise is joined by Shakera Jones and Anthony Zhang to share their taste aversions and maybe a few embarrassing stories.

  • Let's Talk Steak

    Episode 6

    Jason Wise and Katie Flannery, 3rd generation butcher and star of The Whole Animal, discuss the different types of steak, the best steak to order in a restaurant, and how much the bone really matters when cooking.

    To learn more about Flannery Beef, visit: https://www.flannerybeef.com/

    To learn ...

  • The Whole Animal

    Episode 7

    With Jason’s latest feature film just around the corner, we turn the mic around this episode and have Nicole MacKay, SOMM TV Magazine editor, interview Jason about the creation of the film and stories from behind the scenes.If you’re in Chicago, the premiere is on May 26th at the Music Box theatr...

  • Quality Ingredients

    Episode 8

    Jason and Chef Kim Alter (also awesome butcher and A+ restaurateur) dive into the topic of rotating menus, seasonal ingredients, sourcing quality ingredients, and the upcoming film The Whole Animal.To learn more about Kim’s restaurant, visit: https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/
    For screening inf...

  • SommTVpodcast: Backyard Food and Wine

    Episode 9

    It's almost BBQ season so get your grills and wine selections ready! Jason Wise and Claire Coppi share what to pair with their favorite meats and treats.

    *For information on the Chicago premiere of the new film, The Whole Animal, visit: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films/the-whole-animal

  • Cocktail Time Machine

    Episode 10

    Jason Wise, Sabato Sagaria MS, and Carlton McCoy MS discuss those 70s cocktails that strike all sorts of memories and stories. Get your Galliano ready!
    *For information and tickets on The Whole Animal Premiere in Chicago on May 26th, visit: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films/the-whole-animal

  • Sparklers

    Episode 11

    In celebration of the James Beard nomination, the cast of Sparklers chats with director Jason Wise as they all share stories and thoughts from filming the 13-episode cooking competition and wine pairing show.

  • Chartreuse

    Episode 12

    Jason Wise and Jay Fletcher, Master Sommelier and Chartreuse superfan, explore the world of this French herbal liqueur. Chartreuse, it’s not just a color! You won’t want to miss this fun convo between two friends as they dive into the history, the complexity, and the best ways to drink it.

  • Starting a Vineyard

    Episode 13

    Longtime friends get together and share the highs and lows, and some very muddy moments, of starting a vineyard as Jason Wise talks with John Adams, sound engineer for all the SOMM films, and Megan Adams of Wildsound Wine. This married powerhouse moved to Oregon a few years ago to plant 5 acres o...

  • Movie Drinkers

    Episode 14

    Host Jason Wise shakes up a martini with Wine Expert Jonah Beer as they pick their top 5 greatest movie drinkers. These are the characters that inspired trends and made us paint a picture of what drinking alcohol looks like for better or worse on the silver screen. This episode is brought to yo...

  • The Case for Vermouth

    Episode 15

    In honor of Vermouth Day, Jason Wise talks to SOMM TV cast member Jeff Porter about the criminally misunderstood beverage known as Vermouth. What is it? Where is it from? Why should we finally respect it? All of this and more is answered, so get that martini glass ready for a reckoning.

  • Talk Guinness To Me

    Episode 16

    In celebration of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, Jason Wise and Jonah Beer each crack open a Guinness as they swap stories (and facts) about Guinness, including excerpts from Jonah’s travel journal when he visited Ireland as a young lad.

  • Wine Purgatory

    Episode 17

    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 18

    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 19

    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 20

    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 21

    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 22

    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 23

    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
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    Episode 24

    Amaro

    Episode 24

    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.