SOMM TV wine & food

Jason Wise and Jonah Beer sit down in person to chat about the wines that make cameos in non-wine films.

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.

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.

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.kalamataskitchen.com/*Get a special 50% discount on an annual membership to SOMM TV if you use the code: SPICES

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.*This episode is brought to you by Elden Selections, a Burgundy wine importer. Use the promo code SOMM for 15% off your first purchase of $200 or more. https://www.burgundywine.com/SOMM

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 world of celebrity Tequila with Anthony Zhang, founder of Vinovest.

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.

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.

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 SOMM TV. *Use code KATEHILL & get 50% off an annual subscription to SOMM TV.

Jason Wise and Matt Kettmann, Senior Editor at The Santa Barbara Independent, explore the history of the Santa Barbara wine region from the start of wineries in the area to the continued effect of the movie Sideways. Matt also recommends some wineries to visit.