SOMM TV wine & food

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 of vines, maintain the vines, and make their own wine. All by themselves.  They don’t hold back on this podcast as they share what was easy, what was hard, and what was crazy difficult. If you’ve ever wanted to start a vineyard, you don’t want to miss this one.

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 you by our new special, "Drink a Bottle" filmed on the edge of Mount Vesuvius in Italy, streaming now on your favorite SOMM TV device.  

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.  

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.