Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson talk about harvest in Napa including the successful harvest in 2021 and past trials including fires and earthquakes during the picking season.*To find out more about the ongoing Napa harvest, visit Napa Valley Vintners at https://napavintners.com/

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Episode 85: SOMM TV Podcast: Napa Harvest

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

Episode 84: SOMM TV Podcast: Great Wine Cameos

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.

Episode 83: SOMM TV Podcast: The Inventor

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.

Episode 82: SOMM TV Podcast: George Walker III

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

Episode 81: SOMM TV Podcast: Spices Part 2

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

Episode 80: SOMM TV Podcast: Hugh Johnson

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.

Episode 79: SOMM TV Podcast: She Left the NFL for Wine. Also, What is Celebrity Tequila?

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.

Episode 78: SOMM TV Podcast: Urban Vines

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.

Episode 77: SOMM TV Podcast: The Wine Scam

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.

Episode 76: SOMM TV Podcast: Cooking with Wine

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.

Episode 75: SOMM TV Podcast: Santa Barbara

Jason Wise and Anthony Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Vinovest, discuss saving and investing in wine, the wines that will appreciate most, and what people are drinking and investing in these days.

Episode 74: SOMM TV Podcast: Wine Investment

Jason Wise and Matthew Kaner talk about how vines spread across the Americas and share a preview of Matthew’s new podcast, History of Wine, which premieres on July 20th.

Episode 73: SOMM TV Podcast: A Taste of History

Jason Wise and Sarah Thomas, sommelier, SOMM 3 cast member, and author of Kalamata's Kitchen, explore the world of spices from the way they grow to their storied histories in cultivation and trade. From black pepper to nutmeg, this is one you won't want to miss.To find out more about Sarah's new book, Kalamata's Kitchen, please visit: https://www.kalamataskitchen.com/This episode also has a special off, a 50% discount on an annual membership to SOMM TV if you use the code: SPICES

Episode 72: SOMM TV Podcast: Spices

Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson share their top 5 BS things in wine. A real and honest conversation you won't want to miss about the bullsh*t in wine.*To learn more about Elden Selections, a fantastic importer of Burgundy wine, as well as their great wine club, visit: https://www.burgundywine.com

Episode 71: SOMM TV Podcast: The BS in Wine

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.