SOMM TV wine & food
by SOMM TV
2 x James Beard award winner Jason Wise , 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.
Episodes
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Episode 304: Wine cameos in movies - October edition
We are back by popular demand with another episode of wines that appear in important movies - timed perfectly for the season. The films discussed by Jason and Jonah today include “Rear Window”, “Get Out”, “Misery”, and “Rosemary’s baby”, but you’ll have to listen to hear about the wines. Don’t...
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Episode 303: No More American Wine? Canada, Napa, and the 2026 Harvest
Canada once purchased nearly 20% of American wine and spirits. Today, that number has dropped to virtually zero. What happened, and what does it mean for American winemakers? Acclaimed Napa Valley winemaker Steve Matthiasson joins Jason to discuss the collapse of one of America’s most important...
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Episode 302: The taste of Art
We have a brand new special documentary streaming on SOMM TV right now called “The Taste of Art”! To celebrate, we have acclaimed writer Jessica Dupuy to talk about Franciacorta and a very special winery there where a man has mixed art and wine. Make sure to go to sommtv.com to stream the new…
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Episode 301: What will happen to Japan’s oldest drink?
Happy World Sake Day! James Beard Award–winning sake expert Courtney Kaplan of OTOTO joins Jason to explore the past, present, and uncertain future of one of the world’s most storied drinks. As Japan changes and sake finds a new audience abroad, can this centuries-old tradition survive a major...
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Episode 300: The Winery Architect
Edouard Touton is one of the most respected French architects working in the world of wine. Today, we speak with him about what goes into designing a space that must function as both a working winery and a destination for visitors. How do architecture, winemaking, and hospitality come…
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Episode 299: The Legend of Robert Parker
Today we dive into the legend of the most influential wine professional ever. We speak to two Masters of wine, one who considers him a mentor, another who got into a famous public fight with him. Go to SOMMTV.COM to subscribe to our streaming service with hundreds of exclusive episodes and award...
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Episode 298: The mother of all Harvest Festivals
Harvest is here. For over five centuries, grapes have been harvested for wine in the Mexican high desert—and where there is harvest, there are parties. But not like this one. Today, Jason Wise is at Casa Madero, the oldest winery in the New World, where an extraordinary event takes place each…
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Episode 297: A marine becomes a wine importer
Recorded live in Napa at the Cameo cinema, this is the story of how Kirk Parsons, of Parsons fine wines - went from the Marines to a leader in importing wines from Georgia to the United States. You can watch this episode and hundreds of other original shows and films at sommtv.com and on our apps...
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Episode 296: America’s answer to Champagne
Can Oregon become one of the world’s great sparkling wine regions? It has already made remarkable progress, but the road has been far from easy. In this episode, we talk with the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine about Oregon’s rapid ascent, what still stands in its way, and whether the region...
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Episode 295: The holy grail of wine cellars with Irakli Gilauri & Alex Fondren
An exclusive conversation about one of the most extraordinary discoveries in the history of wine with Irakli Gilauri of Gilauri Wines & Alex Fondren. Hidden beneath a capital city lies a forgotten cellar filled with bottles dating back centuries—wines with possible ties to Napoleon, the Russian...
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Episode 294: Have you tried the best wine in the world?
Our newest film, Echoes of Wine, is now streaming on SOMM TV. Experience 8,000 years of history, culture, and, of course, wine in the country of Georgia. Subscribe today at SOMMtv.com. On today’s episode: What if you haven’t tasted the best wine in the world? A winemaker in the world’s oldest...
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Episode 293: The rebirth of wine
Ahead of the July 1 release of Echoes of Wine on SOMM TV, we tell the story of the world’s oldest winemaking nation. After enduring 8,000 years of history—and decades under Soviet rule that threatened its traditions—Georgia is experiencing a renaissance. In this episode, we meet a young winemaker...
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Episode 292: The Bu!!sh|t in wine: how one man exposed the “leading” wine magazine
A fake restaurant. A fake wine list. Some of the worst-reviewed Italian wines from a major wine publication. Then someone submitted that fake restaurant for an award from the same magazine. The result? One of the most revealing stories about the wine industry’s obsession with ratings, awards, and...
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Episode 291: A revolution in Oregon plus ranking the world’s top 5 sparkling wine regions
A revolution has begun in Oregon and it could change American wine forever. After decades of experimentation, hard work, and dreams - the greatest sparkling wine producers in Oregon have banded together to create “Method Oregon”. Today we talk to two of the leading producers to find out how in…
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Episode 290: The billion dollar Wine and media question
In this crossover episode with the Wine Business podcast XChateau, Jason Wise—fresh from speaking at the Harvard/UC Davis Vine to Mind Conference—joins Peter Yeung, CEO of Wente Family Vineyards and host of XChateau, for a conversation about the future of the wine and media industries. Also…
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Episode 289: The story of Ukrainian Wine
Ukraine’s history with wine stretches back thousands of years. Like many nations along the Black Sea, it has long faced conflict and pressure from powerful empires competing for its land and resources. On today’s episode, Ukraine’s leading wine expert explores the country’s ancient wine culture…
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Episode 288: 8,000 vintages of wine in Georgia
Georgia is a country with a deep relationship to wine. For more than 8,000 continuous years, the people of Georgia have made wine, and there is not a single aspect of life it does not influence. In celebration of the new feature-length film coming to SOMM TV in July, we are telling the story of…
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Episode 287: Premiere Napa Valley
One of the biggest events in wine has just concluded in Napa Valley: the Premiere Napa Valley auction. Each year, top winemakers craft one-of-a-kind wine lots to be auctioned, creating an energy that has to be seen to be believed. Today, we speak with winemaker John Skupny, renowned winemaker…
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Episode 286: How to turn a pig farm into a world class pinot noir - the story of Beaux Frères
What is harder, making wine or family? Today we tell the incredible story of Beaux Frères, a pioneer in American Pinot Noir. When Michael G. Etzel and his brother in law Robert Parker jr. (yes, that Robert Parker) found an old pig farm in Oregon, they had a hunch there might be something there....
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Episode 285: There is no perfect in the kitchen
One of America’s best chefs shares what it takes to stay alive in one of the hardest professions. Philip Tessier has trained under the best won incredible awards and learned how to fail. In this candid conversation, he talks about hopes, dreams, controling anger, and the relentless pursuit of...
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Episode 284: Tim Mondavi explains it all
Tim Mondavi, the former winemaker of Opus One, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Continuum - One of America’s most important voices in wine joins the show to talk everything from premiere Napa Valley, the Judgment of Paris, spending 50 years in wine, and the future of drinking, to the importance of…
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Episode 283: This is your brain on wine - with Cokie’s world of wine & Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly
Two of the most influential, important, and funniest wine communicators join Jason today to have the ultimate conversation about being creative and obsessed about wine. Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly, and Cokie of Cokie’s world of wine discuss everything from obsession, ADD as a super power,...
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Episode 282: The wine draft: Islands that make wine
The wine draft is back! The SOMM TV team is joined by a famed winemaker, an expert sommelier, and a wine expert to draft the best islands that make wine around the world. Who will be the winner of this new episode of the SOMM TV wine draft? Remember you can watch this episode on SOMM TV and when...
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Episode 281: The scientists changing wine
For over 100 years, UC Davis has produced some of the most important figures in wine. Today we talk to Dr Ben Montpetit, one of the world’s leading scientists working in advancing and expanding wine to find out the history of UC Davis’s wine program and what may be next to change wine for farmers...
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Episode 280: The wine region Championship Belt: Europe, with Master SOMM Ian Cauble
What is the best wine region currently in Europe? Today we make some very difficult choices, but there can only be one: the greatest wine region currently standing at this moment. Jason Wise and Master Sommelier and star of the first SOMM Film: Ian Cauble give you the inside baseball from two...
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Episode 279: The oldest winery in the New World: Casa Madero
A crown jewel in the wine world’s history and heritage, Casa Madero is not only the oldest winery in the New World, but also the cornerstone of Mexican wine. On this episode we discuss the incredible history of this property originally deeded by the king of Spain in 1597 and talk to the family...
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Episode 278: Confessions of a wine bar owner
One of Los Angeles’ best wine bars has just closed its doors for the final time. On today’s episode we speak to Rebecca Phillips about her time behind the bar as the owner of Vintage, a place that defined a neighborhood through bottles and laughter. She shares some of her craziest experiences…
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Episode 277: Iran & Wine: memories of the future
Today Jason talks the current events happening in Iran with Persian - American winemaker Darioush Khaledi of Darioush vineyards in Napa. Iran is one of the birth places of civilization and with that had a major hand in discovering and spreading wine across the world. The country is in the middle…
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Episode 276: The inside story of Cognac
The cellar master of Martell Cognac, the oldest of the historic large cognac houses still operating, tells the story of this iconic drink. SOMM TV subscribers can watch this episode right now on SOMMTV.com, not a subscriber? Get 50% off by entering sommtv50 at checkout and enjoy hundreds of...
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Episode 275: The Sound of Wine with Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal of Château Angélus
Stéphanie de Boüard grew up in the French medieval village of Saint-Émilion and had a big decision to make when it was time to decide who would take over one of the most famous and respected wineries in the world. She tells the story of what it was like to step into her father’s shoes and why she...
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Episode 274: The top wines of 2025! Plus the regions you need to visit in 2026
Introducing SOMM TV’s top wines of the year. We have argued, laughed, debated, and ultimately agreed—without major injury. Winemakers, sommeliers, writers, and the SOMM TV staff narrowed an entire year of tasting into ten wines that define our shared love of flavor, story, and value. For deeper...
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Episode 273: The Story of Egg Nog
Egg Nog, that creamy, boozy, sweet drink people either love or hate makes its way down the chimney this time of year to remind us all why we have a gym membership. Where did this drink come from, and why does it hold such a nostalgic place during the holidays? On today’s episode join Jason Wise &...
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Episode 272: More Wine cameos in movies and TV!
We are back with another episode spotting wine that appears in movies and streaming! Jonah Beer of Gabriel glass and Pilcrow wine joins Jason to discuss wines found in: The Sopranos, The Insider, Weekend at Bernie’s, Curb your enthusiasm, The Wire, and the Coen Brother’s film “A serious Man”. To...
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Episode 271: Pressing Matters: The story of cider & the American Dream
The simple apple - it is in our lunches, on our teacher’s desk, and occasionally made into a delicious alcoholic drink called Cider. Did you know that the apple and the drink made from its fruit is hiding one of the greatest stories ever told? On today’s episode we tell the tale of how America…
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Episode 270: The family behind a billion bottles
The stars of our brand new original film “Verticals: The Laithwaites” - now streaming on SOMM TV are on the podcast today. A husband and wife who have lived and breathed wine for over 50 years look back on their lives and gaze forward to the handover of their accomplishments to their children....
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Episode 269: The Halloween Episode
Why does our Halloween candy taste so different now? How much Chocolate is needed in a fun size chocolate bar to still be able to call it chocolate and what the heck is the rest of it? On today’s episode we speak to a food scientist to answer those questions and more. Then Jason talks to the...
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Episode 268: Wine, Art, & Films
Is wine art? Not long ago, people wondered if films were art. How important is the moment or the age we were when we drank or saw a film? Can someone from a different countries taste a wine the same or feel the same things from a movie? Today famed winemaker Alban Debeaulieu of Abbot Claim and...
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Episode 267: Harvest is a B1tch
Harvest… a time for hard work and big rewards and occasionally utter chaos and mayhem. On today’s episode we talk to three winemakers with three very different perspectives on the monster that is harvest. Steve Matthiasson from Napa Valley, CA - Amy Christine MW from Santa Barbara wine country…
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Episode 266: The 9 greatest bottles of my life with Raj Parr
During the course of a life in wine there are special truly great bottles that change you and guide you towards the future of your career and tastes. On today’s episode, famed sommelier and winemaker Rajat Parr discusses the 9 bottles that define his life in wine. This episode is brought to you…
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Episode 265: Take a deep Breath! Wine will be fine… w/ Steve Matthiasson
Feeling a little anxious about things in the wine and food world? Maybe the current situation is as much a matter of perspective as it is real. On today’s episode Jason & winemaker Steve Matthiasson hold a mirror up to the wine business and cut through the BS & noise to figure out where we really...
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Episode 264: The mad Doctor of wine
For over 200 years, the Loosen family at DR Loosen has made Riesling in Germany - it pumps through their veins and that can lead to some hilarious stories. On today’s episode Jason talks to Ernst Loosen, who since the 1980s has run the growing empire of wine in their family and they have one of…
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Episode 263: Drinking at the Emmy Awards
Awards shows are the greatest concentration of celebrities on earth, but we want to talk about what everyone is drinking! The Emmy awards just wrapped and most people don’t know the real story happens not at the awards podium, but at the bar and at the parties after. On today’s episode we are...
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Episode 262: Miles of caves beneath Bordeaux
The medieval village of Saint-Émilion may be famous for the vines surrounding it, but it holds an ancient secret. Kilometers of tunnels, quarries, and cellars wind below closed off to the millions who visit each year. On this new episode, we take you past the walls that exist for regular visitors...
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Episode 261: An app to conquer wine studies
Can a new app solve the many different ways people learn about wine and study for things like the master sommelier exam and the WSET? Today we speak to Cameron Sumpter, the mind behind “Curate” an app that uses the way we learn and retain knowledge to crack wine studying. If you want to try this...
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Episode 260: Lightning in a bottle
A natural carbonic wine from Santa Barbara has changed the face of wine drinking around the world. This is the story of “Love you Bunches”, a wine with a small beginning that has become a very big thing. Pete Stolpman and Jason Wise tell this story of success in wine. Today’s episode is brought…
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Episode 259: What wine region has the championship belt?
What US wine region is currently the champion to visit? On today’s episode we discuss what wine regions are most worth visiting for your dollar to experience. How is wine region travel doing? Which place deserves your hard earned cash and is actually worth it? Host Jason Wise and Sommelier Claire...
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Episode 258: The Apostrophe war
A war over a name erupts in Napa and engulfs two winemaker's lives for a decade. "The Apostrophe war" as it has now come to be called between Stag's Leap wine cellars and Stags' Leap winery has become the stuff of legend, but also asks at what point is the fight not worth winning anymore? Today…
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Episode 257: Are you storing your wine collection properly?
With the value of some wines exploding, the business, art, and science of storing wine is now a big topic and a huge responsibility. Jason Wise, host of the SOMM TV Podcast sits down with Jeffrey Stein, CEO of UOVO Wine to discuss the often-overlooked and fascinating topic of storing wine…
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Episode 256: California VS Champagne: The fight for the soul of Sparkling wine
Did you know the U.S. still uses the word Champagne on some labels, even though it's illegal almost everywhere else in the world? In today’s episode, we’ll find out why. Today we tell the tale of the 100 year battle California fought (and sometimes ignored) with the French region of Champagne for...
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Episode 255: A Mcdonalds for everyone
You think the Mcrib is special? Food writer Gary He has spent years traveling the world and documenting every Mcdonalds in over 55 countries. His new book “The Mcatlas” is the definitive unauthorized guide to all the crazy local meals, wild architecture and surprises you can find across the world...
About this show
2 x James Beard award winner Jason Wise , 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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