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43:38Episode 1
Wine Matters
Episode 1
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 2
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 4
Things We Love & Hate
Episode 4
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 5
Best Wines of 2021
Episode 5
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 6
Wine in the Time of Christ
Episode 6
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 7
Bordeaux Scam
Episode 7
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 8
Importing Wine
Episode 8
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 9
Cooking Competitions
Episode 9
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 10
Under the Sea
Episode 10
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 11
Alternate Thanksgivings
Episode 11
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 12
Harvest Detox
Episode 12
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 13
Haunted Wineries
Episode 13
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 14
NFTs and Wine
Episode 14
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 15
Somm TV: Napa Harvest
Episode 15
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 16
Great Wine Cameos
Episode 16
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 17
The Inventor
Episode 17
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 18
George Walker III
Episode 18
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 19
Spices Part 2
Episode 19
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...
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32:26Episode 20
Hugh Johnson
Episode 20
Jason Wise and legendary wine writer Hugh Johnson discuss the oldest and rarest bottles Hugh has tasted throughout his career. Hugh's books are available through www.academieduvinlibrary.com and listeners can get $5 off with the code SOMMTV5.*
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46:45Episode 21
She Left the NFL for Wine
Episode 21
While negotiating player contracts for the Denver Broncos, Meghan Zobeck made the crazy decision to leave it behind and become a winemaker, but with no degree in viticulture or training, how in the world would she pull that off? Spoiler alert: she did. We also talk the strange and very profitable...
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38:42Episode 22
Urban Vines
Episode 22
Prior to Prohibition, Los Angeles was the heart of winemaking in California. Jason Wise speaks with Matthew Kaner about the history of wine in Los Angeles and then talks with Mark Blatty, a Los Angeles winemaker and a leader in the Los Angeles wine movement.
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25:47Episode 23
The Wine Scam
Episode 23
Jason Wise and Matthew Kaner discuss Rudy Kurniawan, who was convicted of wine fraud and the subject of the movie Sour Grapes. Don't miss this episode where they dive into the subject of counterfeiting wine and share their personal experiences with Rudy.
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31:53Episode 24
Cooking with Wine
Episode 24
Jason Wise and Chef Kate Hill talk about Kate’s journey into the culinary world, cruising along the canals of France, and the top things people get wrong about French cooking. Kate’s new show, Cooking with Wine, a cinematic cooking show that transports viewers to regions of France, is now live on...