2 x James Beard award winner Jason Wise , takes you deep into wine, food, and the stories that surround it. From our films, upcoming shows and great wines of the world to sports, celebrities, and major events impacted by the culinary world. The SOMM TV podcast is simple, it's about everything.
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2 x James Beard award winner Jason Wise , takes you deep into wine, food, and the stories that surround it. From our films, upcoming shows and great wines of the world to sports, celebrities, and major events impacted by the culinary world. The SOMM TV podcast is simple, it's about everything.
Can a new app solve the many different ways people learn about wine and study for things like the master sommelier exam and the WSET? Today we speak to Cameron Sumpter, the mind behind “Curate” an app that uses the way we learn and retain knowledge to crack wine studying. If you want to try this new app go to https://rb.gy/byqchu. Don’t forget to subscribe to sommtv.com for hundreds of hours of the best in wine and culinary shows and education.
A natural carbonic wine from Santa Barbara has changed the face of wine drinking around the world. This is the story of “Love you Bunches”, a wine with a small beginning that has become a very big thing. Pete Stolpman and Jason Wise tell this story of success in wine. Today’s episode is brought to you by Curate - an amazing new app created to help you study wine and master blind tasting. Whether you're prepping for the CMS or WSET, it’s packed with targeted tips to help you taste smarter and improve faster. Prepare Smarter, not harder with Curate, your palate will thank you. SOMM TV listeners can get 25% off your first three months with the code: SOMMTV - offer good through october 2025https://discover.curate.wine/for-sommeliers/blind-tasting-mistake-map/?utm_source=sommtv&utm_medium=podcast_ad&utm_campaign=sommtv_202508&utm_term=sommtv_ep260&utm_content=episode_description
What US wine region is currently the champion to visit? On today’s episode we discuss what wine regions are most worth visiting for your dollar to experience. How is wine region travel doing? Which place deserves your hard earned cash and is actually worth it? Host Jason Wise and Sommelier Claire Coppi break down the state of travel to wine regions and make their picks for the wine region they believe is currently holding the Championship belt right now for visiting. If you are a SOMM TV subscriber, you can watch this episode now on our app and the web at sommtv.com This episode is brought to you by Curate. Have you ever called Cabernet for a Syrah on a blind tasting? Curate for Sommeliers helps fix that and help guide your path to understand and study wine better. SOMM TV listeners save 25 percent on their first three months with code SOMMTV, valid through October 2025.https://discover.curate.wine/for-sommeliers/?utm_source=sommtv&utm_medium=podcast_ad&utm_campaign=sommtv_202508&utm_term=sommtv_epXXX&utm_content=episode_description
A war over a name erupts in Napa and engulfs two winemaker's lives for a decade. "The Apostrophe war" as it has now come to be called between Stag's Leap wine cellars and Stags' Leap winery has become the stuff of legend, but also asks at what point is the fight not worth winning anymore? Today we break down what happened and who won this battle in the vines. Watch this episode now at sommtv.com. Today’s episode is brought to you by “Curate”, the app that can turn your wine study into mastery. Get 25% off using the code “SOMMTV”. Go to this link to get started: https://discover.curate.wine/for-sommeliers/?utm_source=sommtv&utm_medium=podcast_ad&utm_campaign=sommtv_202508&utm_term=sommtv_epXXX&utm_content=episode_description
With the value of some wines exploding, the business, art, and science of storing wine is now a big topic and a huge responsibility. Jason Wise, host of the SOMM TV Podcast sits down with Jeffrey Stein, CEO of UOVO Wine to discuss the often-overlooked and fascinating topic of storing wine properly. From natural disasters to the perfect temperature for aging, learn why storing your wine is more important than you might think. If you're interested in storing your wine with UOVO go to https://uovo.wine to learn more.
Did you know the U.S. still uses the word Champagne on some labels, even though it's illegal almost everywhere else in the world? In today’s episode, we’ll find out why. Today we tell the tale of the 100 year battle California fought (and sometimes ignored) with the French region of Champagne for the name they owned. Make sure to subscribe to SOMMTV.com for the greatest content you can find anywhere about wine, food, and the culture that makes it so great. Get 50% off a monthly subscription with the code: sommtv50 at checkout.
You think the Mcrib is special? Food writer Gary He has spent years traveling the world and documenting every Mcdonalds in over 55 countries. His new book “The Mcatlas” is the definitive unauthorized guide to all the crazy local meals, wild architecture and surprises you can find across the world of this iconic fast food institution. We tell the story of his book, the wild things Mcdonalds serves outside the United States and follow the book through the 2025 James Beard awards where it is nominated in two categories. Make sure to subscribe to SOMM TV at sommtv.com and get 50% off by entering code: sommtv50 at checkout!
For hundreds of years Billecart Champagne has set a standard and remained a family business against incredible odds. On today’s episode Mathieu Billecart, the seventh generation of the Champagne house discusses how this family has defied the odds, survived world wars fought in their backyard, and what it feels like to be the next in charge of the history and future. We also discuss the new release of their top Champagne. Watch this episode now on sommtv.com and use code sommtv50 to get 50% off a subscription.
The invention of the cork changed everything for transporting and selling liquid, and in the case of wine, spirits, and beer it created a global culture. On today’s episode we breakdown how the cork became the method to close a bottle and get into the controversy and success that has always surrounded it. We want you to subscribe to SOMM TV! we are giving 50% off monthly subscriptions right now with this link: https://watch.sommtv.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=sommtv50&plan=monthlyOr go to SOMMTV.com and use the code: SOMMTV50Today’s episode is hosted by Jason Wise. Expert guest is Armen Khachaturian of Morlet Family Vineyards. This episode was produced for SOMM TV by John Adams. This episode’s original hand drawn artwork was created by Brandon Lee Wise.
We are all used to grapes, grains, and things like spices flavoring our drinks, but what about olives, tomatoes, or even anchovies? On today’s episode we talk to Chris Beyer, a man who has made it his life’s mission to explore the far side of whats possible in your drink. Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch this episode and go to blindersgame.com to get our blind tasting card game.
2025 James Beard award nominated! Jason Wise talks with winemaker Moe Momtazi as he shares the story of how he and his pregnant wife escaped Iran after the revolution in 1979 and survived against all odds to found Maysara Winery in Oregon. You will not believe what wine can mean to people and culture in this award nominated episode. Make sure to go to sommtv.com to watch this episode and also watch "Cup of Salvation" the newest SOMM Film featuring wine made in Iran.
One of the largest wine and spirits event is coming May 6th & 7th to Miami. On today’s podcast we speak to the CEO of Vinexpo, Rodolphe Lameyse about what it takes to put an event this size and how the current economic and political situation will affect large multi national wine and spirits trade shows and wine itself. Members of the wine, spirits and hospitality industry who listen to this podcast will get a free badge to Vinexpo America in Miami May 7-8. To get a complimentary badge, go to vinexpo-america.com and use the code VAMERICA25 and you get in free!
The government is making cuts to the USDA and the FDA which inspect and regulate our food in the United States, but what does that mean? On today’s episode we speak with 4th generation butcher - Katie Flannery about what these agencies actually do and how they impact her job of making some of the greatest dry aged steaks in the world. To get 50% off of our blind tasting wine card game ~ go to blindersgame.com
On today’s episode Jason is joined by Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band “Train”. They talk about his wine project and count down their top songs that feature wine. To the wine and spirits professionals listening... Get ready for Vinexpo America 2025, the premier event http://vinexpo-america.com and secure your place at Vinexpo America 2025 use code VAMERICA25 to claim a complementary badge, on the Vinexpo America website.
Gamay has graduated from a darling of somms and winemakers to a full fledge wine of casual and regular wine drinkers. On today’s podcast we are re-airing this episode with newly named winemaker at Opus one: Meghan Zobeck and Wildsound Wine winemaker: John Adams to discuss one of their favorite grapes and why it has become so popular. To get our blind tasting card game “Blinders” for 50% off - go to blindersgame.com and get the best easter gift this season!
Can fine wine be made with more than just grapes? Today we speak to esteemed Napa winemakers Steve and Jill Matthiasson about the oldest and possibly most under appreciated kind of wine. Today’s episode is brought to you by Auction Napa Valley. To register for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend the greatest barrel tasting in the United States, go to this link: https://www.sommtv.com/anv2025. No purchase necessary.
We are back to break down four films that have important wines in them. On today’s episode: Inglorious Basterds, Ratatouille, Pig, and The girl with the dragon Tattoo and the bottles found in those films are discussed. Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com for the best in wine & food!
The heart and soul of the wine and food world is really about where it is grown, made, and ultimately where it comes from. On today’s podcast, Jonah Beer of True North imports, a small family importer of Italian and Burgundy wines returns the podcast to put a real perspective on the current trade war and how the threats alone may prove deadly to the way we used to know wine in the United States.
As the new president begins to make good on many of his campaign promises and threats, economists and business owners wait in fear to hear what will become of “The promise to introduce wide and sweeping tariffs across the board”. On today’s podcast we speak to journalist Jessica Dupuy about how the wine, restaurant, food industry, and yes - your grocery prices will be affected by what looks to be the invasion of tariffs at the borders. Listeners can get 50% off SOMM TV by going to sommtv.com and entering code: sommtv2025
To honor the legacy of acclaimed filmmaker & wine drinker David Lynch who passed away this week, today’s episode of the SOMM TV Podcast will be taken over by winemaker and acting legend Kyle MacLachlan (“Twin Peaks” & “Blue Velvet”) & his good friend and fellow actor Joel McHale of “The Bear” and “Community”. They open several bottles and have a hilarious conversation about hollywood, wine, and how these worlds collide. The second bottle opened is the wine director David Lynch gave Kyle before filming and with it comes the story of one of cinema’s greatest partnerships to honor the great Director. You can watch this episode now on SOMMTV.com
2 x James Beard award winner Jason Wise , takes you deep into wine, food, and the stories that surround it. From our films, upcoming shows and great wines of the world to sports, celebrities, and major events impacted by the culinary world. The SOMM TV podcast is simple, it's about everything.
