SOMM TV wine & food

Get ready for bubbles because today’s pod is all about sparkling wine from Northern Italy. That’s right, this is a conversation all about Franciacorta and if you aren’t familiar with it, you’ll be glad you tuned in. Jason Wise and Jacob Gragg discuss the history of this region, the characteristics, and Ca’ del Bosco, a winery that produces exceptional Franciacorta.

In celebration of the upcoming film Auction Lot 288, Jason Wise and Shakera Jones talk about aged wine and in particular, aged Champagne, and what the 1874 Perrier-Jouët might taste like when it’s opened.  Having Survived World Wars, Stock Market Crashes, and Pandemics, the story of the 1874 Bottle of Perrier-Jouët, culminates as the star of the December 2021 Auction at Christie’s of London. The film premieres July 8th, only on SOMM TV.

What does wine really do to your teeth? Jason Wise talks with Brian Hart, oral surgeon and creator of Vinarmour, about the wine that’s best (or worst) for your teeth, the one food to eat before bedtime, and his journey creating a puncture proof wine carrier.To learn more about Vinarmour, visit: https://vinarmour.com*get $100 off with the code SOMM

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. Make sure to go to SOMMTV.com for lots of great content from the festival.

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 coverage of the FW Classic.

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

Straight from Aspen, Jason Wise talks with May Selby from The Little Nell about the upcoming days at this year's FOOD & WINE Classic as well as favorite hangover cures with Claire Coppi.

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. 

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 more about The Whole Animal, visit: https://www.sommtv.com/the-whole-animal

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 theatre: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films/the-whole-animalTo find out about more screenings, visit: https://www.sommtv.com/the-whole-animal