Jason Wise, the director of the SOMM films, 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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Episode 234: 2024 Harvest report: Burgundy, Bordeaux, Oregon
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Today we are talking the 2024 Harvest in France and Oregon. We are joined by Anthony Zhang from Vinovest and John Adams, winemaker at Wildsound Wine in the Willamette Valley to answer how 2024 harvest affect this vintage's quality and pricing for those regions. Remember to subscribe to SOMM TV at sommtv.com to watch hundreds of hours of the best cu…
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Episode 233: Revisiting a Ghost Story
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Sommelier Claire Coppi and winemaker Meghan Zobeck reunite to discuss what happened when they took antique Ouija boards into haunted wineries in the film “Ghosts of Napa Valley”. Claire talks about the ghost she believes she met as a child and Meg discusses filming the movie and why she did what she did. There are some spoilers for “Ghosts of Napa”…
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Episode 232: Bourgogne, the Historic Wine Region of the Future?
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Today we talk the most respected, most important, most sought after and possibly most misunderstood wine region in the world - a place as deeply entrenched in history as it is in the future. Jason wise joins Winemaker and president of Bourgogne wines: Laurent Delaunay at 1/5th restaurant in New York City to confirm that people do indeed grow up in …
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Episode 231: Duckhorn Wine Portfolio Sells for 2 Billion Dollars
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News just broke that one of Napa's largest wine conglomerates, the Duckhorn wine portfolio has just sold for a little under two billion dollars. We are joined by Anthony Zhang of Vinovest to break down what this means for wine, Napa, and you the drinker. Do not forget our new film "Ghosts of Napa Valley" is now streaming on sommtv.com and in theate…
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Episode 230: The Wine Draft
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Today is draft day and we would like to welcome all of you to the very first "Wine draft"! On today's episode we have assembled the best of the best to draft a team of wine grapes and we will need you to decide who picked the best five grapes. We have not laughed this hard in a very long time. Come to our social media @sommtv on twitter and @somm_s…
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Episode 229: Unclassified by Choice
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In 2022 one of the world’s most famous wines decided to leave their iconic classification throwing the Bordeaux region into a state not seen in generations. On today’s podcast we speak to Yves de Launay of the iconic Right Bank Bordeaux “Châteaux Angelus” about why they made that decision and what the effects have been since. We also open a 2016 vi…
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Episode 228: A Wine Region Vanishes
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What would happen if a 6,000 year old wine region disappeared? Today we talk to LA Times writer Ani Duzdabanyan about an ancient winemaking place that may be gone forever. For more check out our “Cup of Salvation” collection on sommtv.com
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Episode 227: A Wine for Japanese Food
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Xander Soren has been famous for creating cutting edge software for apple including “Garage Band”. Now he will be known for creating one of the most exciting new collections of Pinot Noir with the express mission of pairing with Japanese food. Today we talk about his story and how he approached this incredible challenge. This episode is brought to …
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Episode 226: Wine Movies & "The Widow Clicquot"
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A brand new wine film "The Widow Clicquot" is now in theaters around the world based on the life of the woman who founded the modern Champagne house "Veuve Clicquot". On the first part of the show, Jason is joined by his James Beard award winning producer Jackson Myers to discuss what makes a "wine film". In the second part of the show Jason interv…
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Episode 225: More Famous Wine Cameos in Movies
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Today famed winemaker and wine expert Jonah Beer joins Jason to talk once again (and get ourselves in trouble) about our favorite wine cameos in movies and shows. Movies talked about where wine plays an important part are The Alien prequel “Prometheus”, The legendary comedy: “Caddyshack, the seminal food film starring Stanley Tucci: “Big Night, and…
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Episode 224: Do you believe in ghosts?
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Today we talk ghosts & wine with famed winemaker Megan Zobeck of Burgess Cellars and M Zobeck Wines. She co-stars in our new film “Ghosts of Napa Valley - A haunted wine story about abandoned wineries in California’s premiere wine region. Ghosts of Napa Valley will have its sneak screenings in Napa starting September 3-5 with LA, NYC, Chicago, and …
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Episode 223: Is Napa Purposely Forgetting its History?
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Napa Valley as a wine region has had several lives, but also near death experience. On today’s podcast we are joined by Keith Baker, one of the regions foremost historians to discuss how Napa may be setting up its ugliest future by trying to forget its past. Don’t forget to subscribe to sommtv.com for the best in wine & food education and entertain…
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Episode 222: The Real Future of Napa
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Unlike the wine regions of Europe, the next generation in Napa is the first generation to take on the wealth and problems of their parents. On today’s podcast, Jason speaks with Grace Corison Martin - who will inherit the crown jewel of family wineries in Napa: Corison Winery - about the future of a region where the land is worth everything and the…
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Episode 221: Malort: The Devil's Drink
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If you know what Malort is, you have a story - this is ours. On today’s podcast we are joined by Chicago raised sommelier Claire Coppi to discuss the history, uses and personal stories around this wild liquor called Malort we love to hate. We also discuss the upcoming release of our new film "Ghosts of Napa Valley coming soon to SOMM TV"! You can w…
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Episode 220: America’s Founding Drink
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What drink did the founding fathers of America choose to toast the deceleration of independence? On today’s podcast we chart the path of an unlikely island wine with a strange chemical property from obscurity to becoming the most important drink in America and the face of it’s biggest events for over a century. Don’t forget to subscribe to sommtv.c…
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Episode 219: NBA to Rosé
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The NBA and wine seem to be one and the same now, but one player was way ahead of the trend (being raised in France didn't hurt!). On today's podcast Jason talks to 4x NBA champion Tony Parker about why Rosé is the most underrated wine on earth, if Spurs coach Greg Popovich is the best restaurant critic in the United States, and how far basketball …
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Episode 218: The Best American Sparkling Wine Region
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Can America truly compete with Champagne? There is an argument it’s already happening in Oregon. Today we are joined by Andy Lytle who is at the forefront of putting American bubbles on a world stage and building the next Grand Cru Sparkling region tight here in the USA. You can watch our documentary special “Behind the Glass” right now on sommtv.c…
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Episode 217: Warren Winiarski
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A legend of American wine is remembered on today’s episode. Warren Winiarski is best known for making the red wine that won the Judgment of Paris, but he was so much more. Winemaker Steve Matthiasson joins the podcast to talk about his mentor, the legacy he leaves, and what we have all lost with his passing.…
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Episode 216: 1971 Ridge Montebello
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Legendary California winemaker Paul Draper of Ridge Vineyards joins the show today to open one of the most famous wines ever made - the 1971 Ridge Montebello. Paul discusses the history of Ridge vineyards from the 1800s to today and how this iconic bottle of wine fit into the 1976 Judgment of Paris and how it tastes today. After listening, you can …
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Episode 215: Winemaker Takeover
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Famed Napa Winemaker and star of SOMM TV & the SOMM Films: Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson wines called and asked to take over the podcast to interview Jason Wise about stories told over drinks and years. On today’s podcast Steve talks life, wine, and alligators. You can experience the spirit of the family-owned, organic Matthiasson Winery for you…
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Episode 214: Trading Coppola Wines for a Film
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Francis Ford Coppola may be known as the director of some of the greatest films ever made, but he also owned one of the most profitable brands in wine - “Coppola Wines”. On today’s podcast, we talk about how the sale of that winery went on to finance one of the craziest films in history “Megalopolis” which just premiered for the first time in Franc…
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Episode 213: The Top 10 Vintages of the Last 100 Years
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On today’s podcast we are joined by one of the smartest wine collectors in Napa to rank the top 10 vintages in the last 100 years of wine. We also discuss the recent James Beard Award nomination for the newest SOMM Film. Make sure to to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch the new film and content filmed in dozens of wine regions around the world.…
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Episode 212: Momma Needs a Drink
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On today's podcast Jason is joined by two moms who know a thing about drinks. Nicole MacKay, SOMM TV's Magazine editor and Jason's real life mom choose the drinks moms want, the drinks they deserve, and the drinks they will actually get this Mother's day. Don't forget to sign up for SOMMTV.com where you can watch over 500 hours of original content …
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Episode 211: Argentina's Wine
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Argentina has made wine for hundreds of years, but only recently has the world learned about it. On today's podcast we talk to one of the country's best sommeliers about history, Malbec, and where Argentina fits in the global wine world. Don't forget to watch our new documentary special about Argentina streaming now only on sommtv.com.…
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Episode 210: Looking for Truth in Wine
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How much of what we believe about wine is actually true? On today's podcast Jason Wise is joined by renowned author and professor of the history of science at Harvard University - Steven Shapin. As a historian and a lover of wine, Steven has asked some profound questions about our relationship with the wine we drink. Lets go deep into the glass and…
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Episode 209: Dating in Wine Country
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What is it like to be single in wine country? Renowned winemaker Megan Zobeck / SOMM TV cast member joins the podcast today to talk about what it’s like to date in Napa Valley and why it is hilariously worse than the challenges of making great wine. After listening, make sure to go to sommtv.com to subscribe to the best streaming service in the cul…
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Episode 208: Wine Cameos in Movies. Part 3
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Filmmaker Jason Wise and wine expert Jonah Beer dive back into famous moments when wine appears in film and television. We break down Champagne in “Jurassic Park,” Pierce Brosnan’s wine taste in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” Nazi wine in “Band of Brothers,” and a crazy counterfeit wine scene in the show “Northern Exposure.” Be sure to subscribe to htt…
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Episode 207: America’s Most Consumed Chardonnay
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Today we tell the story of America’s most popular and most consumed Chardonnay. Joining us are educator Gillian Handleman and Wine Master Randy Ullom of Jackson Family Wines to tell us first hand how an idea turned into the biggest most popular wine the United States has ever seen. Learn more about Chardonnay, sustainability, and so much more at SO…
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Episode 206: The State of Napa Tourism
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How is Napa wine tourism doing so far in 2024? Today we are checking in with creators of the Cuvée app to understand the state of wine tourism and hear about how they are revolutionizing how we visit this iconic wine region.
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Episode 205: The Great Organic Challenge
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How do you transition one of the largest collections of the world’s top vineyards to certified organic farming and why? Chris Carpenter is leading an amazing charge across 480 planted acres of 15 estate vineyards with some of the most coveted vines in the United States. On today’s podcast he discusses the challenges and reasons why his team is so d…
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Episode 204: The World's Most Dangerous Wine
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Today Jason Wise talks to the main character of his new SOMM Film about how they puled off “that wine” in the movie. If you have seen Cup of Salvation, you know there is a wine that put people’s lives at risk, but the story of how they pulled it off in the film has not been told, until now. The new SOMM Film is now streaming on sommtv.com and all d…
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The fourth SOMM Film is streaming right now on sommtv.com and all SOMM TV devices worldwide with over three hours of additional content, shows and expanded scenes. go to sommtv.com and download the app on any device to begin streaming the newest SOMM Film.
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Episode 202: How Grafting Saved Wine
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The process of joining two plants together sounds technical and far away from your glass of wine, but it is the most important discovery in wine's history. On today's podcast Winemaker John Adams of Wildsound Wine talks us through the history and process of growing two different species of vines together and how it saved the wine in your glass. For…
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Episode 201: Cliché Wine Regions
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Winemaker Steve Matthiasson joins the show today to talk about wine regions that have been type casted, both fairly and unfairly to sell wine or become known to the world outside. You can experience the spirit of the family-owned, organic Matthiasson Winery for yourself with their exclusive wine pack, available through SOMM TV. As a special bonus, …
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Episode 200: Escape from Iran
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For our 200th podcast episode we tell one of the most harrowing and unbelievable stories in all of wine. "SOMM: Cup of Salvation" is now available to rent or buy on SOMM TV - to celebrate, cast member Moe Momtazi joins the podcast to tell how he and his pregnant wife escaped Iran, and survived against all odds to found Maysara Winery in Oregon. You…
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Episode 199: The Dawn of Wine
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SOMM: Cup of Salvation is available to rent & buy on SOMM TV starting January 23! To celebrate we speak to world renowned grape geneticist and cast member Carole Meredith about the origin of wine grapes and how humans helped spread them across the globe. To preorder or rent the 4th SOMM Film go to: https://sommtv.vhx.tv/checkout/somm-cup-of-salvati…
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Episode 198: Tasting Notes on a Scandal
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Poison in your wine, ransom letters, deception! Today we talk about some of the biggest scandals in wine you may not have heard of. Travel with us to the darker side of wine today on the SOMM TV Podcast and don’t forget to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch the best food and wine content anywhere on any device.…
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Episode 197: Navigating the 3-Tier System
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We often hear about the 3 tier system in America, but what is it really like to deal with it on a daily basis? On today’s episode we speak to Travis Todd, a wine director turned winemaker who can break down the challenges we have created for selling wine in the United States. Don’t forget to subscribe to SOMM TV for the best in Food and Wine conten…
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Episode 196: Wines of the Year
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We look back at 2023 and debate our most impactful wines of the year and found some very surprising bottles made the cut. Don't forget to subscribe to SOMMTV.com to watch all the content about the wines we talk about in today's episode.
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Episode 195: Ducks in the Vines
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Meet Alice Anderson of Amevive Wines. Alice has worked harvests and made wine all over the world. When the chance came to revitalize a historic Santa Barbara vineyard and begin making her own wine, she jumped at the chance. We talk with her about regenerative farming and a revolution happening in Santa Barbara Wine Country.…
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Episode 194: A Once in a Generation Wine
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For the first time in the United States a bottle of extremely rare Franciacorta is opened and enjoyed. Jason Wise shares a 1980 Annamaria Clementi from legendary producer Ca' Del Bosco with its Founder and President, Maurizio Zanella. Listen along as we learn how and why this wine was created, and what exactly a decades old Franciacorta tastes like…
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Episode 193: Oregon Sparkling
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Some of the world's greatest traditional method sparkling wines are being made in Oregon state. Arabilis winemaker Kenny McMahon discusses why Oregon is the perfect place to produce serious sparkling wines of elegance, complexity, and finesse. He takes us through the rigorous process of making world class bubbly from the vineyard to the bottle.…
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Episode 192: The Okanagan Valley
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One of the most beautiful wine producing regions in the world happens to be Canada's Okanagan Valley. We talk with Checkmate Winery's Graham Nordin and Spencer Kelly about the region's history, what grapes thrive here, and how the Okanagan is quickly becoming one of the world's premier wine regions. Subscribers can watch the conversation only on so…
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Episode 191: Wine and Venice
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The Venetians have always been some of the greatest merchants and always been at the forefront of wine trading. Today we speak to Luca Marzotto of the famed Venetian family behind Santa Margherita wines and current CEO of Ca del Bosco Franciacorta. His family goes back generations and for the first time, he tells the story of his family and how the…
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Episode 190: Wine and Music
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Today we talk to composer Alex Monsour whose orchestral score can be heard in the new SOMM Film: Cup of Salvation playing in theaters and events in Canada and the United States. We talk about the music and composing and performing is like making the great wines of the world. You can stream the music from the new SOMM film anywhere you listen to mus…
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Episode 189: The Halloween Episode
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Halloween is here, and the SOMM TV team is off the rails to talk about wether or not you should actually pair wine with candy, what to drink while trick or treating, and some of our all time halloween mistakes and hot takes. Don't forget that our new film "Cup of Salvation" is currently in theaters, for tickets and showtimes go to www.sommfilms.com…
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Episode 188: The Indiana Jones of Wine
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We are joined by the main character in our next SOMM Film: "Cup of Salvation". His name is Vahe Keushgeurian and because of what he pulls off in this film, he has been called "The Indiana Jones of Wine". This is his story before or even after you see the film. For screening dates and tickets for Cup of Salvation, go to sommfilms.com…
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Episode 187: The Wines of Georgia
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The history of Georgian wines go back thousands of years of uninterrupted winemaking. On today's podcast we speak to a french winemaker who has ventured into this ancient land to make traditional wines in one of the oldest countries with planted vineyards. Don't forget our new SOMM film: Cup of Salvation" is now playing in theaters - go to sommfilm…
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Episode 186: The Next Great Wine Region is the Oldest
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Today we dive into the next and maybe most important wine region to emerge in hundreds of years, but the twist is it is also the oldest. To celebrate the next SOMM Film releasing in theaters, director Jason Wise talks with international wine professional Anush Gharibyan O'Connor about the ancient wines of Armenia and the explosion of their wines in…
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Episode 185: Wine News Roulette
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A river of wine in the streets, millions of dollars to dispose of Bordeaux, Miller High Life destroyed for being “the Champagne of beers”. We are rounding up all the insane wine news in today’s podcast. Director Jason Wise also talks about why the next SOMM Film, “Cup of Salvation” took so damn long to finally release. Make sure to go to www.sommfi…
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