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Adventures Of A Black Belt Sommelier
by Hoythillsomm
My podcast will cover topics related to wine, food, restaurants, travel and martial arts. I have over 50 years experience in the wine and hospitality industries at the highest level. Additionally, I am a fourth degree black belt in Wado-Ryu karate with additional study of Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I will even occasionally throw in a story from my incredible career.
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A fabulous Loire Valley white wine with brunch
2019 Domaine des Baumard Clos du Papillon
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A sensational young Napa Valley Red
2021 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
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Opening a superb, mature northern Rhone red wine
2005 Pierre Gaillard Cote Rotie
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An unforgettable dinner at The French Laundry
With incredible wines!
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Day three at The French Laundry
An incredible dinner
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Night #2 at The French Laundry
Incredible
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A night at The French Laundry
As a sommelier
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Exciting news from Adventures Of a Black Belt Sommelier
Guest sommelier at The French Laundry next week!
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Tasting a perfect, mature Red Bordeaux
2000 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion in magnum
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Two exciting new wine devices
The Repour and The Wand
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Tasting one of the most special wines of my life
1976 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Another exciting new wine for the list at Forepaugh's
2001 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage
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An exciting addition to the Forepaugh's wine list
1976 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
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Two sensational, surprising Pinot Noirs
Bodega Chacra and Domaine Nico
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New Wines By The Glass at Forepaugh's
Beginning Friday, 2/20/26
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What makes an excellent restaurant wine program?
Selection, professionalism and service
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Tasting two superb, mature Franch Red wines
2009 Chateau de Pommard Pommard and 2009 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape
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Valentine's Day wines at Forepaugh's
Champagne, Saint-Amour, Cotes du Rhone, Port
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Tasting two magnificent Sonoma Coast wines
2015 Marcassin Chardonnay Estate and 2015 Marcassin Pinot Noir Estate
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Four "other" red grapes
Zinfandel, Primitivo, Cabernet Franc and Mourvedre
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New wines by the glass at Forepaugh's!
An incredible selection!
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Tasting a magnificent Red Bordeaux
2009 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
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Four "other" red grape varieties
Grenache, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Gamay
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What is wine?
For the service staff at Forepaugh's
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The best "Bang for the Buck" white wine
Petite Frog!
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Eight other white grapes
There's more than Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Riesling!
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Tasting an indestructible wine
Broadbent Fine Rich Sweet Madeira, stored horribly for a long time
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Tasting a truly extraordinary California Pinot Noir
2013 Kosta Brown Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
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Que Syrah, Syrah
A brief tutorial on Syrah around the world
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Three new beverages by the glass at Forepaugh's
Proxies Crisp White, Proxies Big Red, Pine Ridge "Traveler's Series" Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tasting three Pinot Noirs
One fabulous, one hanging in there, one undrinkable
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New Year's Eve wines at Forepaugh's
An overview of the wine service for NYE
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It's been an incredible life
All these people I have met over the years
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A class on Merlot
For the service staff at Forepaugh's restaurant
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Tasting a wonderful Provencal red wine
2021 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge Cuvee Lulu et Lucien
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A short (!) class on Malbec
For the staff at Forepaugh's
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A hilarious personal story about the Army Navy football game
Losing and finding the defensive game plans
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New dessert wines at Forepaugh's
France, Spain and Portugal
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Blind tasting a superb Super Tuscan red
2021 Sette Ponti Oreno
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A class on Sauvignon Blancs of the world
For the service staff at Forepaugh's
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Robert Parker was very wrong about this wine!
1995 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages
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Tasting a perfect Barbaresco
2016 Gaja Barbaresco Sori Tildin
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Tasting a truly extraordinary Napa Valley Red
2007 Rudd Estate Proprietary Red
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Barolo by the glass at Forepaugh's!
With the fresh shite Alban truffles
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Tasting 2008 Dom Perignon
From a magnum!
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A brief tutorial on Pinot Noir
For the service staff at Forepaugh's
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Forepaugh's Preshift
11/29/2025
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Tasting a fabulous, mature Tuscan red
2006 Tignanello
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Forepaugh's preshift
11/28/2025
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
My podcast will cover topics related to wine, food, restaurants, travel and martial arts. I have over 50 years experience in the wine and hospitality industries at the highest level. Additionally, I am a fourth degree black belt in Wado-Ryu karate with additional study of Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I will even occasionally throw in a story from my incredible career.
HOSTED BY
Hoythillsomm
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