Drink Something AMAZING! -A Wine Podcast-
by Alex Van Amburg, CSW
The Somm & The Yoga Mom are all about taking the fear out of wine & wine education. Pop in the earbuds, Pour yourself a glass & let's Drink Something AMAZING! (Originally "SOMM-Thing To Drink About", we rebranded to focus on what we are all really looking for: Amazing wines that we can feel good about drinking with confidence!)
Episodes
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Christi, Alex & The Path of Gold!
Send a text It's happening again- Christi & Alex have found time to share a glass & record!! What have they got in thier glass this week? It's always fun to follow them as they work through the Five S's of evalutation - using all of thier senses to explore a wine & then sharing what they think....
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Christi, Alex & The Charmat of Secrets!
Send a text Not all that sparkles is gold, and not all wine that sparkles is made the same! It's light, it's bright & it's full of bubbles- which for those of you playing the home game already narrows the field! But where in the world do these bubbles come from? Germany? France? California?...
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Christi, Alex & The Common Language!
Send a text Christi & Alex are sharing a wine that is found close to home, but world's away in quality and class. It all starts from a grape with humble roots born in France that has found a home on the West Coast, and through the machinations of time & man, ended up in their glass. What wine are...
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Christi, Alex & The Fancy Pants Wine!
Send a text Christi & Alex are putting their glasses together to explore another wine! Unknown to Christi, she is settling in to savor a wine that comes from one of the most celebrated regions in the world, and priced accordingly! While we typically try to keep our wines in the "Affordable &...
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Christi, Alex & The Unknown White!
Send a text The Somm & The Yoga Mom are once more on their weekly journey to make wine fun and not frightening! Alex has pulled some wine samples from his Master The World Kit (#117) and they are both going to go through the wine with no idea what it is, and see how close they can make their...
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Christi, Alex & The Tears of Morro!
Send a text Christi & Alex have a red wine with a history that reaches into antiquity! Delicious, spicy, and red - carrying a name that summons the history and mystery of medival Europe, what could they be sharing in the glass today? The best way to find out? Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a...
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Christi, Alex & The Crisis of the Mink Coat!
Send a text Christi & Alex are at it again, this time with a classic American "rags to riches" success story! However, like so many stories, it was not all wine & roses, but hard work, determination & the unshakeable confidence of one man that almost destroyed a family. And somewhere in there…
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Christi, Alex & The Magic of Maremma Toscana!
Send a text Christi & Alex are off the map again, this time with a wine from a newly created AOC that only recently has been elevated! Grape varieties being grown where they have no historical precedent- wine being made with regard only to how it tastes- winemakesr eschewing tradition and…
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Christi, Alex & The Mouton of Napa!
Send a text Christi & Alex are at it once more, with a wine in their glass, a spark in thier eye & a strong desire to share something Amazing! (OH! And her name is Cleo, NOT Olivia!) Join them this week as they work thier way through the "Five S's" where they help you learn to trust your senses…
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Christi, Alex & The Wine You Ott-ah Drink!
Send a text Christi & Alex have a coppery pink wine in their glasses & it's date night in the basement! What smells like white flowers? What does a white flower smell like? And what does Christi mean when she says she goes to the garden to "pinch off"? All this & More on when you grab a glass…
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Christi, Alex & Stopping To Smell The Flowers!
Send a text Christi & Alex are nose deep in their glasses with this wine- exploring the possibilities & sharing their insights all while Making Wine Fun & Not Frightening! It's been a few weeks, and it's hardly surprising that it's a bumpy road to finding out what this wine is! But rest assured,...
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Christi, Alex & Braving The Unknown! (Master The World Blind Wine Kit)
Send a text Christi & Alex are going in blind! Alex has reached deep into the cellar to pull out two wines from his Master The Wine blind wine kits! Christi has to pick a wine for them to try from these two & neither of them know where this is going to go! So grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, and...
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Christi, Alex & The Passion of Josh!
Send a text There is so much great passion behind this wine, the stories are so cool- there just isn't time to do it justice in a single podcast- but we try! We share the wine, share the story, and we would LOVE for you to share a glass! Honestly, it's wines like this one that change your world…
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Christi, Alex & The Wairau River!
Send a text It's officially Spring and it's time to drink some wine that's perfect for patios, parties & putting up with the neighbors! Join Christi & Alex as they explore this mouthwatering splash of “summer-in-a-glass” and share their thoughts, insights and excitement! Alex has also added a…
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Christi, Alex & The Two Sisters of The Rhone-ah!
Send a text Christi has NO idea what's going on! (Big surprise, right?) Tasting a wine blind can be a terrifying experience, as we all fear looking foolish- but Christi's greatest gift is knowing how much she doesn't know, and being fine with that! Join us as we learn to trust our sense, learn…
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Christi, Alex & The Feudi Falanghina!
Send a text This was a fun wine, with a history that stretches all the way back to Pliny the Elder, a lost wine called "Falernum" & a flying overview of the whole convulted thing! (Trying to keep these under 30 minutes, but there was just so much great information to share & Alex couldn't stop...
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Christi, Alex & The Pieropan Soave!
Send a text Christi and Alex are raising a glass to a family with over 120 years of wine making history! This family still own the vineyards their great-great-grandfather purchased, and they are still producing amazing wines today! This family was responsible for bringing this wine to the…
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Christi, Alex & The Mystery Wine! (Master The World Blind Wine Kit)
Send a text Christi & Alex are going in BLIND! Alex found a wine from @MasterTheWorld and neither of them know what it is, aside from red, wet and in a glass! Join them as they use deductive reasoning (Or Wild Ass Guessing) to determine what the wine is in their glasses! Will our heroes get it...
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Christi, Alex & The Faustian Bargain!
Send a text Christi & Alex get into a bargain with the devil & taste wine from Napa Valley's Youngest AVA. (BTW- An "AVA" is an American Vinticultural Area- which is a geographically defined chunk of land used for growing grapes that has been defined as such because of it's special attributes.…
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Christi, Alex & The Serenity!
Send a text It's story time! The Somm & The Yoga Mom are celebrating Valentine's Day with a wine that was founded in love! This wine only exists because of a date that didn't happen, a friend who forced her roommate to go as the last minute substitute and the rest, as they say, is history! Join...
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Christi, Alex & The Angel's Share!
Send a text Christi & Alex are at it again! The glass are charged, the mikes are hot, and they are back in the PodStudio with Kevin the Studio Dog taking apart a wine and finding out what there is to love about it! Originally "Somm-Thing To Drink About", Christi & Alex have changed the name to...
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Christi, Alex & The Master Of The World! (Kit)
Send a text We promised & promised- and now we deliver! We finally did it- A blind tasting where neither of us know what the wine is! Christi & Alex sit down with Kit 115A from Master The World, a company based in San Mateo, California, that sells wine tasting kits. This kit has 6 wines in it, 3...
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Christi, Alex & The Groovy Wine!
Send a text Christi & Alex are sharing a perfect summer wine- easy on the wallet, easy to drink, easy on the alcohol! This light, mineral driven wine goes perfectly by itself, and even better with crudité! Perfect for the patio, delightful in the dining room, lovely in the living room- It was the...
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"Vintage Podcast" - Christi, Alex & The Story Of Esther
Send a text This is one of the first SOMM-thing wine podcasts recorded, when they were finding their feet and figuring out what they were doing! So while the quality may be low, at least the content isn't dull! This is first time Christi encountered "Esther", while Alex was trying to introduce…
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Christi, Alex & The Funky Chicken!
Send a text Not all wine needs to be in a bottle, and not all wine needs to be expensive. What happens when we throw away preconceptions and just taste what's in the glass? French winemaker Jean Pierre Perrin established La Vieille Ferme over 50 years ago, when "he chose to produce an…
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Christi, Alex & The Sparkling Lights of Canva!
Send a text Bubbles are wasted when saved for a special occasion- but sometimes the price can make drinking champagne feel like it's too expensive to enjoy on just any night! Wouldn't it be nice if there was a bottle just like champagne, but a third the price so you didn't have to feel guilty for...
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Christi, Alex & The Wine of Casanova!
Send a text Wine by itself is amazing, but a wine that brings food to life? That is something special! It's rich, red, & Italian! Tuscany has produced some of the world's most amazing wines, but are they still doing anything new, or has everything already been done? This wine hails from a family...
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Christi, Alex & The Catalonian Sparkler!
Send a text 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?…
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Christi, Alex & The Syrah Of Mt. Etna!
Send a text 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…
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Christi, Alex & The Roosevelt Elk of Oregon!
Send a text 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...
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Christi, Alex & The Tamarack Wine!
Send a text 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...
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Christi, Alex & The Romeo & Juliet Wine!
Send a text 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…
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Christi, Alex & The Wine From The Italian Foothills!
Send a text 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...
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Christi, Alex & The Highest Mountain In Spain!
Send a text Christi & Alex are back with a glass full of delicious dark wine from the heights 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…
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CMSA Sexual Abuse Scandal 10.29.20
Send a text 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.…
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Christi, Alex & Crossing Jordan!
Send a text 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! A wine that started with a passion for French Wine, a memorable dinner in San Francisco, and a little help from Andre. Jordan Cabernet...
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Christi, Alex & The Marvel of Mendoza!
Send a text 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,...
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Christi, Alex & The Barone Ricasoli!
Send a text 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...
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Christi, Alex & The Cannon On The Hill!
Send a text 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...
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Christi, Alex & The Frah-Paw-Toe!
Send a text 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,...
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Christi, Alex & The Portos!
Send a text 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…
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Christi, Alex & The Ripanco!
Send a text 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...
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Christi, Alex & The Andalusian Escapade!
Send a text This is a first for us! South of France & North of Africa, there is a little known country making amazing wines! (Well, okay... not really "little known" but people don't generally name it in the first three wine growing areas they think of, so close enough!) It's savory, dark and...
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Christi, Alex & A Bit Of Bordeaux!
Send a text Christi & Alex sally into brand new territory! After a wander through the East and South of France, they find themselves over at the Atlantic! What have they discovered with their glasses this time? The heart of wine inheritance around the world centers in this little river estuary,...
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Christi, Alex & The Italian Under Pressure!
Send a text Christi & Alex fill their glasses and hit the microphones once again! This time it's something golden, delicious and bubbly! Is it Champagne? Nope! Guess again! Listen in as they work through the glass, using the Five S's to suss out the wine! See It Sniff it Sip It Savor It Swallow…
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Christi, Alex & The Italian Repulso!
Send a text Christi & Alex visit a wine from Northern Italy! Delicious, rich and made in a unique process, the wine in their glasses comes from around the world to share it's secrets. Listen in as Christi & Alex try to unlock it's mysteries- adding to the challenge is that Christi got a jump…
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Christi, Alex & The Provencal Rose!
Send a text DRINK PINK & DRINK WITH PRIDE! Rose has a longer and more noble history than most of us think. Before Champagne was Champagne, their wine was still and pink. The most common Roman wines were pink. The wines of the Ancient Greeks? Pink! So with a nod to history, and deepest respect for...
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Christi, Alex & The Hitching Post!
Send a text Every Couple has to meet Somewhere! Join Christi & Alex as they taste through one of the first wines they ever shared and find what makes it special! A little wine, a little personal history, and what-the-heck, a scathing movie revue too! Pull a cork, (twist off a top!) pour a glass…
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Christi, Alex & The Spice-Traminer!
Send a text Christi & Alex grab a glass of something wonderfully odd! It's Delicious! It's Delightful! It's SOMM-Thing To Drink About! Making wine fun (and ripping off lyrics again!), Christi & Alex work their way through a mystery wine- this time it's white, spicy, and mysterious! Domaine Zind...
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Christi, Alex & The Neighbor of The Pope!
Send a text Christi & Alex are back! This week they have taken their wine glasses to a whole new location- and they discover that sometimes it's not what you are smelling, but sometimes it is what you are NOT smelling! How do you know the difference between "Old World" and "New World" wines by…
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About this show
The Somm & The Yoga Mom are all about taking the fear out of wine & wine education. Pop in the earbuds, Pour yourself a glass & let's Drink Something AMAZING!
(Originally "SOMM-Thing To Drink About", we rebranded to focus on what we are all really looking for: Amazing wines that we can feel good about drinking with confidence!)
Hosted by
Alex Van Amburg, CSW