A whole new continent! A whole new wine! It's amazing that wine grapes can be grown on six of the seven continents in this world and do pretty well in all of them! (Antartica is giving the wine makers some problems, so maybe global warming isn't all bad!)Join Christi & Alex as they open a brand new continent when the open this brand new bottle! What can it be? No matter what the wine is, it will be entertaining, educational and a lot of fun! So raise a glass & press play!

SOMM-Thing To Drink About - A Wine Podcast

Ep 27 - Christi, Alex & The Cannon On The Hill!

It's a Holiday Wine & it is a classic! This wine is one bottle in millions made each year - it drinks like high quality champagne, it's made through the same exact process, and yet it costs less than $15 a bottle! How can a wine this amazing be produced for a fraction of the cost? Grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, and join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something Amazing!Los Dos Brut Cava NVD.O. Cava, Penedes, Spain Xarello, Macabeo, Paralleda 11.5% abv $11.99Winemaker NotesA classic blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Straw yellow in color with green highlights. Fresh and expressive primary aromas such as green apple and pear along with dried nuts and fresh baked bread notes. Fruity flavors combined with those from the ageing on lees. Fresh with medium structure.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi, Alex & The Catalonian Sparkler!

Grown on the side of a volcano, on an island in the heart of the Mediterranean, this wine shows the finesse of elevation, the unique minerality of volcanic soil, and the heart of a culture that has roots extending back hundreds of years. The wine this week is red, deep, rich and as full of history as it is of flavor! Grown by a family who have been raising grapes in the same soil for close to three centuries, this unique varietal is grown almost no where else in the world. The wine is as unique as it is expressive, and a fantastic introduction to a wine growing region that is only going to become more and more important in the next few years as the world discovers what has been in front of them all along!Join Christi & Alex this week as they Drink Something Amazing! Tasca D'Almerita  Lamùri 2016Sicilia DOC, Sicily, Italy100% Nero D'Avola13.5% abv$18.99 average priceWinemaker NotesMade for a selection of Nero d’Avola grapes cultivated on the high hills. It expresses the primary aromas, without excess from the ripening process, it’s distinguished by the variety from the warmest parts of Sicily. Different age barriques provide soft and elegant tannins, with subtle hints of wood. Its name comes from the Sicilian word for love, “L’Amore”, the same love that Tasca d’Almerita put into its work.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi, Alex & The "Syrah" Of Mt. Etna!

Christi & Alex visit a wine that is perfect for the Holiday season. Bursting with berries, touched with earth, hinting at brown baking spices- this is a wine that pairs well with food, drinks well alone, and won't break your wallet! What do they have in their glass today? Come pop in your earbuds, pour a glass, and let's Drink Something Amazing!Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016Willamette Valley AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA100% Pinot Noir13.5% abv$30.00 average priceWinemaker NotesBlackberry and candied orange scents intertwine with notes of cinnamon and dark chocolate. A vibrant, juicy core of ripe dark cherry and Italian plum shows great freshness of fruit, leading into a long spicy finish of nutmeg, earth and black pepper.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi, Alex & The Reindeer Inlet!

Christi & Alex return to their home state with a wine that sings of warmth, good winter cheer, balance & depth. Grown from several different key vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley, these are grapes that have been shaped by the heat and elevation of some of Washington's finest vineyards. These individual plots are brought together to create an expression of Cabernet Franc that is truly Washington, and showcases what Walla Walla Winemakers can do.  Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Franc 2017Columbia Valley AVA, Washington USA100% Cabernet Franc14.1% abv$30.00 average priceWinemaker NotesCrushed gently and dropped into 1.5 ton bins, cold soaked for 24 to 72 hours, then inoculated with a variety of yeasts, hand-punched and pressed directly to barrel where the wine finishes both primary and secondary fermentations. The individual lots of wine that comprise the Cabernet Franc are kept separate for at least one year before they are blended.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi, Alex & The Tamarack Wine

What happens when fresh grapes are picked, but not processed? If you are in Rome, the answer might be that these grapes are being laid to rest in wooden crates in their own little home, with gentle, cool breezes sweeping off the hills to slowly, carefully and patiently reduce the water level in them. Once these grapes have lost 30% of their water, they are then pressed & fermented, where their higher concentration of sugar & solids create a more intensely flavored wine- a wine that expresses the passion & fire of the town where Romeo wooed, wed, courted & died with his love Juliet! (All in the span of three days, but who's counting, right??)Familia Pasqua uses ancient techniques brought to modern days in creating a wine worthy of Shakespeare's passionate romance, and yet inexpensive enough to be part of your own wooing! So go grab a bottle of this fun, unique wine & Drink Something Amazing!Familia Pasqua Passimento Rosso 2016Vento IGT, Verona, Italy14% abv$18.99 average priceWinemaker NotesA blend of Corvina and Croatina grapes with a percentage of Merlot, which the drying period renders velvetier still. Vinification takes place separately in steel tanks; the blend being created only after this. Passione Sentimento is aged in oak tonneau barrels for 3 months.Beautiful deep ruby red in color, an intense and lingering nose, with striking notes of red fruits and spicy overtones. Balanced, rounded, plush and caressing on the palate, with velvety tannins.Great with red meat and game or with aged cheese.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi, Alex & The Romeo-Juliet Wine

The mist shrouded hills of northern Italy have given birth to some of the world's most incredible food wines & this wine is part of that proud tradition. What makes this wine exceptional is also how well it drinks by itself!These grapes are grown in a place where the Alps reach down into the Mediterranean, unfolding from snowcapped, razor sharp peaks into rolling hillsides covered in vineyards & fields, reaching through narrow valleys to touch the blue waters of the Ligurian Sea. Piedmont, literally translated as "foot of the mountain", is a land of rolling hilltops & shaded valleys set against the crisp backdrop of the Alps. Vineyards cling to the hillsides today, as they have for thousands of years, and each autumn they are bathed in the fog from which these grapes, and this wine, gets it's name, the "nebbia". So pop in the earbuds, pull open a bottle, and let's Drink Something Amazing!Vietti 'Perbacco' Nebbiolo della Langhe 2017Langhe DOC, Piedmonte, Italy100% Nebbiolo 14% abv$29.99 average priceWinemaker NotesOffers up generous fruit along with menthol, spices and hard candy, showing notable intensity while retaining an essentially mid-weight style. Strong, intense and powerful when young, complex and elegant with aging.Pair with a hearty stew, wild game, roasted red meats, and sharp, aged cheeses.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi, Alex & The Wine From The Foothills!

Christi & Alex are back with a glass full of delicious dark wine from the height of Andalusia. Join them as they walk through the wine, exploring the sense filling panorama that can only come from the high plains of Campo de Borja, Spain.So pop in the ear buds, pop a bottle and put up your feet! It's time to Drink Something Amazing!2016 Alto Moncayo VeratonCampo de Borja DO, Spain100% Garnacha15.5% ABVSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)

Christi, Alex & The Highest Mountain In Spain!

Christi & I sat down to record this on the evening when I first read this article. This is my/our response to the New York Times article published on 10.29.2020 revealing the abusive of privilege and authority by multiple Master Sommeliers in the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. It is not edited for clarity, but rather a raw response to the impact I felt immediately after reading the article by Ms. Julia Moskin. (read the article here)I have proudly associated myself with the Court ever since I achieved my pin in 2015. I do not regret my education, but I am ashamed to associate myself with an organization that has done so much damage to women, people of color, and those who have given them their trust & money. My facts from this article are not 100% accurate, but my response is purely my own.  If you have feedback or an opposing opinion, I would love to hear it. Please. www.sommthingtodrinkabout.com@SommthingA on Instagram & TwitterSpokaneSomm@gmail.com

CMSA Sexual Abuse Scandal 10.29.20

This is a fun one! A delicious wine, and a great back story- Join Christi & Alex for another fun glass of wine, a great story and a little education!

Ep 30 - Christi, Alex & Crossing Jordan!

Christi & Alex grab a glass of Deep Purple & let the games begin! Mendoza Argentina has been growing wines since the 1540's, but it has only been in the past 20 years that all of their hard work has finally come to be recognized by the international wine community.Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Torrontes, Bonardo... so many different grapes, so many different wines, and such an amazing array of places to grow & make them! Grab a glass & let the wine exploring begin!

Ep 29 - Christi, Alex & The Marvel of Mendoza!

Some wines aren't meant to be drunk alone, either without food or without friends. No wine exemplifies this more than the wines of Italy, where great food and great wine are part of a rich tapestry extending back thousands of years. Having given that much away, there will be no more hints! Grab a glass & join Christi & Alex as they work through this week's mystery glass! After all, no wine journey is complete unless it is shared with friends! Saluté!

Ep 28 - Christi, Alex & The Barone Ricasoli!

Ever been to Sicily? Let me paint you a picture of an island surrounded by the blue water of the Mediterranean, the soaring majesty of Mt. Etna dominating the east, volcanic soils under foot, and the history of humanity written on every overturned pebble. People have been living, loving, fighting and dying on these shores for thousands of years. And for almost every one of those years, grapes have been giving their precious all to make wine.So why have we heard so little about the wines of this fabulous corner of Italy? Join Christi & Alex as they lift a glass and taste their way into a little known corner of paradise!Firriato 'Soria' Frappato 2016 Sicilia, Italy 

Ep 26 - Christi, Alex & The Frah-Paw-Toe!

We're taking requests! Someone asked for an episode on a wine that they love, so Christi & Alex broke out the wine glasses and are doing a Three Bottle Special! Have a wine you love? Send us a Facebook message or follow us on Instagram!This week it's all about the Ports! Is every Port the same? Do they all taste like cough syrup and candied mouthwash or is there some reason this wine region has been thriving for over two hundred years?Tune in to this weeks episode and learn what Tawny, Ruby, Colheita & Quinta all mean!

Ep 25 - Christi, Alex & The Portos!

Christi & Alex have something new in their glass and while it IS from Portugal, it is NOT what you would expect! From ancient Roman settlements to a seventh generation family business, what is the connection to Portugal? What does any of this have to do with wine?Grab a glass of something fun, put in the ear buds and let's get to making Wine Fun !Jose Maria da Fonseca Ripanco Private Selection 2013, Alentejano, Portugal

Ep 24 - Christi, Alex & The Ripanco!

Making Wine Fun & Not Frightening! Informal, Informative, Fun & Inspiring - Join them every week for something new, different, cheerful & entertaining! The idea is that Alex (the Somm- who knows something about wine) answers questions from Christi (the Yoga Mom- who knows nothing about wine!) while sharing a new bottle every week- So tune in often to see what is up! Why?! Because Wine should be something shared, something savored and something everyone can enjoy without fear of looking foolish!

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Ep 27 - Christi, Alex & The Cannon On The Hill!

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