SOMM TV wine & food

A podcast explores the diversity of German wines beyond off-dry Riesling, including different grape varietals like Shirebe, Pino Noir, and Albling. They discuss German sparkling wine, sustainability, and climate change in winemaking. The impact of warming temperatures on German wine and evolving preferences among younger generations are also explored. Selling German wines and pairing them with food, particularly with green vegetables, is discussed. The hosts express gratitude to sponsors and encourage listeners to stay updated for upcoming news.

Today we discuss the journey of two very accomplished women through their studies with the Court of Master Sommeliers and more.  Some big issues like the scandals that have plagued these organizations and some questions like do we even need wine certifications anymore are talked about.  You can also watch this episode on sommtv.com.

Bourgogne has set the mark for the best expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for a thousand years, but the future is on the minds of the next generation.  Today we talk to the next generation making wine at Domaine Merlin in the Maconnais about working with family, growing up in wine, and climate change.  Make sure to sign up for SOMM TV at sommtv.com for our new documentary "Inheriting the Future".

Renowned winemaker Rajat Parr joins the podcast to talk about his career, sommeliers, and how winemaking takes place on a farm.  Make sure to subscribe to SOMMTV.COM to watch our new documentary on the next generation of Bourgogne winemaking and watch this episode plus hundreds of hours of the best food and wine movies and shows anywhere else.

Two winemakers join the podcast today to talk about the sneaky next big grape for wine: Gamay.  Famous in Beaujolais, this grape has been marginalized for centuries by Pinot Noir, but it is now standing in the sun.  Join Meghan Zobeck of M Zobeck Wines and John Adams of Wildsound Wine as we talk through the history and present of Gamay and litigate if its worthy of all they hype.  

On today's episode we talk to Tahmiene Momtazi from Maysara winery about the hilarious process of working with her family in the business of winemaking in Oregon's Willamette Valley.  Tahmiene makes some of the best pinot Noir in the United States and her story of how she became a winemaker is a must listen. Maysara winery will also be featured in our upcoming film "Cup of Salvation" later this year so grab their wines now.   You can watch this episode on SOMMTV.COM right now and hundreds of other episodes of award winning shows.

SOMM TV is at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic and this year we are holding a blind tasting competition with the most difficult wine: bubbles.  We are seeking out the best of the best to attempt to blind taste sparkling wines, but what really goes into knowing how to do that?  On today's pod we catch up on Aspen and talk the impossible blind tasting tournament coming soon to SOMM TV.  

Our SOMM TV original film "The Whole Animal" beat some of the biggest competition at the James Beard Awards last week, but it means a lot more than that.  The SOMM TV team discusses the award and what it could mean for food.  We also preview our upcoming competition show at Aspen food and wine classic, and Cup of Salvation.  Last chance to get SOMM TV for 50% off by using code 50OFF at www.sommtv.com 

On today's podcast we talk about Pinot Noir and about an extraordinary Sonoma vineyard that was built on a dream.  Diane Carpenter of Ross Knoll Vineyard and Kelly Cornett of "A Cork in the Road" join Jason Wise to talk about this finicky, wonderful grape and discuss some of the great places it grows best.  You can get the wines talked about in this podcast at https://www.dianecarpenter.org/wines.  

Famed winemaker Steve Matthiasson discusses the artistry of crafting rosé wines, exploring its global significance, quality steps, and aging potential. The podcast delves into the versatility of rosé in culinary pairings and throughout the seasons, challenging misconceptions and highlighting its value in the wine market.