Best Film Sommelier Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 222: The Real Future of Napa 21:44

2d ago21:44

21:44

Unlike the wine regions of Europe, the next generation in Napa is the first generation to take on the wealth and problems of their parents. On today’s podcast, Jason speaks with Grace Corison Martin - who will inherit the crown jewel of family wineries in Napa: Corison Winery - about the future of a region where the land is worth everything and the…

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Episode 221: Malort: The Devil's Drink 21:18

2d ago21:18

21:18

If you know what Malort is, you have a story - this is ours. On today’s podcast we are joined by Chicago raised sommelier Claire Coppi to discuss the history, uses and personal stories around this wild liquor called Malort we love to hate. We also discuss the upcoming release of our new film "Ghosts of Napa Valley coming soon to SOMM TV"! You can w…

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Episode 220: America’s Founding Drink 16:24

11d ago16:24

16:24

What drink did the founding fathers of America choose to toast the deceleration of independence? On today’s podcast we chart the path of an unlikely island wine with a strange chemical property from obscurity to becoming the most important drink in America and the face of it’s biggest events for over a century. Don’t forget to subscribe to sommtv.c…

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Episode 219: NBA to Rosé 30:17

18d ago30:17

30:17

The NBA and wine seem to be one and the same now, but one player was way ahead of the trend (being raised in France didn't hurt!). On today's podcast Jason talks to 4x NBA champion Tony Parker about why Rosé is the most underrated wine on earth, if Spurs coach Greg Popovich is the best restaurant critic in the United States, and how far basketball …

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Ep 354 - Dalton Kreiss: There's No I In Mezcal 43:45

18d ago43:45

43:45

Dalton Kreiss is an athletic, solitary, and driven midwestern guy. He's always pursued ideas for businesses and ways to add value to those around him. After studies abroad, a new sense of entrepreneurship was born. However, in which direction and for whom remained a question. Years later, the subscription service Maguey Melate was founded. Just bef…

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Ep 354 - Dalton Kreiss: There's No I In Mezcal 43:45

23d ago43:45

43:45

Dalton Kreiss is an athletic, solitary, and driven midwestern guy. He's always pursued ideas for businesses and ways to add value to those around him. After studies abroad, a new sense of entrepreneurship was born. However, in which direction and for whom remained a question. Years later, the subscription service Maguey Melate was founded. Just bef…

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Episode 218: The Best American Sparkling Wine Region 26:27

23d ago26:27

26:27

Can America truly compete with Champagne? There is an argument it’s already happening in Oregon. Today we are joined by Andy Lytle who is at the forefront of putting American bubbles on a world stage and building the next Grand Cru Sparkling region tight here in the USA. You can watch our documentary special “Behind the Glass” right now on sommtv.c…

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Episode 217: Warren Winiarski 33:41

1M ago33:41

33:41

A legend of American wine is remembered on today’s episode. Warren Winiarski is best known for making the red wine that won the Judgment of Paris, but he was so much more. Winemaker Steve Matthiasson joins the podcast to talk about his mentor, the legacy he leaves, and what we have all lost with his passing.…

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Episode 216: 1971 Ridge Montebello 24:17

1M ago24:17

24:17

Legendary California winemaker Paul Draper of Ridge Vineyards joins the show today to open one of the most famous wines ever made - the 1971 Ridge Montebello. Paul discusses the history of Ridge vineyards from the 1800s to today and how this iconic bottle of wine fit into the 1976 Judgment of Paris and how it tastes today. After listening, you can …

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Ep 353 - Carolyn Gil: When You're Here You're Family 1:05:58

1M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Carolyn Gil has a rich history in the hospitality industry. Not only has her family been foundational in the cocktail movement of NYC, but they have had their hands in some of world's most influential spots. Carolyn was in a sense, born into hospitality. Doing prep at a young age, her youth was steeped in bar culture. It was no surprise that she wo…

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Ep 353 - Carolyn Gil: When You're Here You're Family 1:05:58

1M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Carolyn Gil has a rich history in the hospitality industry. Not only has her family been foundational in the cocktail movement of NYC, but they have had their hands in some of world's most influential spots. Carolyn was in a sense, born into hospitality. Doing prep at a young age, her youth was steeped in bar culture. It was no surprise that she wo…

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Episode 215: Winemaker Takeover 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

Famed Napa Winemaker and star of SOMM TV & the SOMM Films: Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson wines called and asked to take over the podcast to interview Jason Wise about stories told over drinks and years. On today’s podcast Steve talks life, wine, and alligators. You can experience the spirit of the family-owned, organic Matthiasson Winery for you…

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Episode 214: Trading Coppola Wines for a Film 35:54

2M ago35:54

35:54

Francis Ford Coppola may be known as the director of some of the greatest films ever made, but he also owned one of the most profitable brands in wine - “Coppola Wines”. On today’s podcast, we talk about how the sale of that winery went on to finance one of the craziest films in history “Megalopolis” which just premiered for the first time in Franc…

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Episode 213: The Top 10 Vintages of the Last 100 Years 31:42

2M ago31:42

31:42

On today’s podcast we are joined by one of the smartest wine collectors in Napa to rank the top 10 vintages in the last 100 years of wine. We also discuss the recent James Beard Award nomination for the newest SOMM Film. Make sure to to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch the new film and content filmed in dozens of wine regions around the world.…

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Ep 352 - Darrin Commerford: One Foot In Front of the Other 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Darrin Commerford has midwest sensibilities and an inviting smile. Whether capturing the action of others, or venturing onto the hiking trails of the world, Darrin embodies hospitality. You're certain to find him slinging a drink, or snapping a perfectly framed photo. But you'll never find him in a state of rest. After a meaningful chapter with Ang…

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Ep 352 - Darrin Commerford: One Foot In Front of the Other 1:03:43

2M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Darrin Commerford has midwest sensibilities and an inviting smile. Whether capturing the action of others, or venturing onto the hiking trails of the world, Darrin embodies hospitality. You're certain to find him slinging a drink, or snapping a perfectly framed photo. But you'll never find him in a state of rest. After a meaningful chapter with Ang…

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Episode 212: Momma Needs a Drink 24:53

3M ago24:53

24:53

On today's podcast Jason is joined by two moms who know a thing about drinks. Nicole MacKay, SOMM TV's Magazine editor and Jason's real life mom choose the drinks moms want, the drinks they deserve, and the drinks they will actually get this Mother's day. Don't forget to sign up for SOMMTV.com where you can watch over 500 hours of original content …

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Episode 211: Argentina's Wine 25:19

3M ago25:19

25:19

Argentina has made wine for hundreds of years, but only recently has the world learned about it. On today's podcast we talk to one of the country's best sommeliers about history, Malbec, and where Argentina fits in the global wine world. Don't forget to watch our new documentary special about Argentina streaming now only on sommtv.com.…

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Episode 210: Looking for Truth in Wine 23:42

3M ago23:42

23:42

How much of what we believe about wine is actually true? On today's podcast Jason Wise is joined by renowned author and professor of the history of science at Harvard University - Steven Shapin. As a historian and a lover of wine, Steven has asked some profound questions about our relationship with the wine we drink. Lets go deep into the glass and…

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Ep 351 - Rich Bailey: Exploration Is Evolution 38:36

3M ago38:36

38:36

Houston native Rich Bailey has embraced kindness, openness, and a steady journey into self-empowerment. What at first was a path leading into practicing psychology soon turned into a path about self exploration. Years and many bar shifts later, Rich has recently moved to Austin, Tx to begin a new chapter as Bacardi's LGTBQ+ ambassador. The role is …

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Episode 209: Dating in Wine Country 24:46

4M ago24:46

24:46

What is it like to be single in wine country? Renowned winemaker Megan Zobeck / SOMM TV cast member joins the podcast today to talk about what it’s like to date in Napa Valley and why it is hilariously worse than the challenges of making great wine. After listening, make sure to go to sommtv.com to subscribe to the best streaming service in the cul…

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Ep 351 - Rich Bailey: Exploration Is Evolution 38:36

3M ago38:36

38:36

Houston native Rich Bailey has embraced kindness, openness, and a steady journey into self-empowerment. What at first was a path leading into practicing psychology soon turned into a path about self exploration. Years and many bar shifts later, Rich has recently moved to Austin, Tx to begin a new chapter as Bacardi's LGTBQ+ ambassador. The role is …

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Ep 350 - Stephen Carrona: Decadence In Art 59:07

4M ago59:07

59:07

Houston native Stephen Caronna has worked in every conceivable role in the hospitality industry. A king of content and service, his career trajectory has led him to a gig of a lifetime as Texas market manager for Compass Box whisky. The exploratory and supremely cerebral whisky brand pairs the best of art and flavor in each bottling. There is a cat…

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Ep 350 - Stephen Carrona: Decadence In Art 59:07

4M ago59:07

59:07

Houston native Stephen Caronna has worked in every conceivable role in the hospitality industry. A king of content and service, his career trajectory has led him to a gig of a lifetime as Texas market manager for Compass Box whisky. The exploratory and supremely cerebral whisky brand pairs the best of art and flavor in each bottling. There is a cat…

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Episode 208: Wine Cameos in Movies. Part 3 37:35

4M ago37:35

37:35

Filmmaker Jason Wise and wine expert Jonah Beer dive back into famous moments when wine appears in film and television. We break down Champagne in “Jurassic Park,” Pierce Brosnan’s wine taste in “The Thomas Crown Affair,” Nazi wine in “Band of Brothers,” and a crazy counterfeit wine scene in the show “Northern Exposure.” Be sure to subscribe to htt…

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Episode 207: America’s Most Drank Chardonnay 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

Today we tell the story of America’s most popular and most drank Chardonnay. Joining us are educator Gillian Handleman and Wine Master Randy Ullom of Jackson Family Wines to tell us first hand how an idea turned into the biggest most popular wine the United States has ever seen. Learn more about Chardonnay, sustainability, and so much more at SOMMT…

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Episode 206: The State of Napa Tourism 23:17

4M ago23:17

23:17

How is Napa wine tourism doing so far in 2024? Today we are checking in with creators of the Cuvée app to understand the state of wine tourism and hear about how they are revolutionizing how we visit this iconic wine region.

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Episode 205: The Great Organic Challenge 32:58

5M ago32:58

32:58

How do you transition one of the largest collections of the world’s top vineyards to certified organic farming and why? Chris Carpenter is leading an amazing charge across 480 planted acres of 15 estate vineyards with some of the most coveted vines in the United States. On today’s podcast he discusses the challenges and reasons why his team is so d…

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Episode 204: The World's Most Dangerous Wine 28:52

5M ago28:52

28:52

Today Jason Wise talks to the main character of his new SOMM Film about how they puled off “that wine” in the movie. If you have seen Cup of Salvation, you know there is a wine that put people’s lives at risk, but the story of how they pulled it off in the film has not been told, until now. The new SOMM Film is now streaming on sommtv.com and all d…

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Episode 203: SOMM: Cup of Salvation is live on SOMM TV! 9:10

5M ago9:10

9:10

The fourth SOMM Film is streaming right now on sommtv.com and all SOMM TV devices worldwide with over three hours of additional content, shows and expanded scenes. go to sommtv.com and download the app on any device to begin streaming the newest SOMM Film.

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Episode 202: How Grafting Saved Wine 23:27

5M ago23:27

23:27

The process of joining two plants together sounds technical and far away from your glass of wine, but it is the most important discovery in wine's history. On today's podcast Winemaker John Adams of Wildsound Wine talks us through the history and process of growing two different species of vines together and how it saved the wine in your glass. For…

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Ep 349 - Dercy Cabrera: Hustling and Bustling 1:03:36

5M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Dercy Cabrera is a polished student of mezcal and spirits. Her years in distribution and sales made her the perfect person to make Mezcal Rosaluna a household name. With a dedication to health, community, and constant evolution, she embodies hospitality. You are sure to find her waiting right around the corner to fill your copita with a splash of R…

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Ep 349 - Dercy Cabrera: Hustling and Bustling 1:03:36

5M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Dercy Cabrera is a polished student of mezcal and spirits. Her years in distribution and sales made her the perfect person to make Mezcal Rosaluna a household name. With a dedication to health, community, and constant evolution, she embodies hospitality. You are sure to find her waiting right around the corner to fill your copita with a splash of R…

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Ep 348 - Jesus Verde: Here, There, and Everywhere 56:40

5M ago56:40

56:40

Whether in front of or behind the camera, crafting an elegant cocktail, or competing on a national stage, you'll soon be familiar with the work of Jesus Verde. Although his burgeoning hospitality career is relatively new, he is no stranger to long hours and unflinching work ethic. Originally from Venezuela, his educational voyage brought him to the…

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Ep 348 - Jesus Verde: Here, There, and Everywhere 56:40

5M ago56:40

56:40

Whether in front of or behind the camera, crafting an elegant cocktail, or competing on a national stage, you'll soon be familiar with the work of Jesus Verde. Although his burgeoning hospitality career is relatively new, he is no stranger to long hours and unflinching work ethic. Originally from Venezuela, his educational voyage brought him to the…

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Episode 201: Cliché Wine Regions 29:00

6M ago29:00

29:00

Winemaker Steve Matthiasson joins the show today to talk about wine regions that have been type casted, both fairly and unfairly to sell wine or become known to the world outside. You can experience the spirit of the family-owned, organic Matthiasson Winery for yourself with their exclusive wine pack, available through SOMM TV. As a special bonus, …

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Ep 347 - Maestros Mezcaleros Antenogenes y Jose Garcia San Isidro Guishe 25:18

6M ago25:18

25:18

On a beautiful fall afternoon, we set out to San Isidro Guishe in Miahuatlán. A beautiful hotbed of mezcal production. The unique flavor of these mezcales are vibrant, stoney, and green. This is the interview with father and son maestros Antenogenes and Jose, two of the producers for Cinco Sentidos. A day that will be forever in my mind. The epitom…

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Ep 347 - Maestros Mezcaleros Antenogenes y Jose Garcia San Isidro Guishe 25:18

6M ago25:18

25:18

On a beautiful fall afternoon, we set out to San Isidro Guishe in Miahuatlán. A beautiful hotbed of mezcal production. The unique flavor of these mezcales are vibrant, stoney, and green. This is the interview with father and son maestros Antenogenes and Jose, two of the producers for Cinco Sentidos. A day that will be forever in my mind. The epitom…

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Episode 200: Escape from Iran 27:52

6M ago27:52

27:52

For our 200th podcast episode we tell one of the most harrowing and unbelievable stories in all of wine. "SOMM: Cup of Salvation" is now available to rent or buy on SOMM TV - to celebrate, cast member Moe Momtazi joins the podcast to tell how he and his pregnant wife escaped Iran, and survived against all odds to found Maysara Winery in Oregon. You…

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Episode 199: The Dawn of Wine 17:04

6M ago17:04

17:04

SOMM: Cup of Salvation is available to rent & buy on SOMM TV starting January 23! To celebrate we speak to world renowned grape geneticist and cast member Carole Meredith about the origin of wine grapes and how humans helped spread them across the globe. To preorder or rent the 4th SOMM Film go to: https://sommtv.vhx.tv/checkout/somm-cup-of-salvati…

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Ep 346 - Maestro Mezcalero Alberto Martinez: Santa Catarina Albarradas 19:28

6M ago19:28

19:28

On a beautiful fall afternoon, I took a trek to visit the palenque of maestro mezcalero Alberto Martinez. The awe inspiring view and perfect weather was accompanied by delicious food and mezcal. After settling in over a few drams, I had the privilege of interviewing Alberto. With the translation help of Jason Paul Cox of Cinco Sentidos, here is Alb…

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Ep 346 - Maestro Mezcalero Alberto Martinez: Santa Catarina Albarradas 19:28

6M ago19:28

19:28

On a beautiful fall afternoon, I took a trek to visit the palenque of maestro mezcalero Alberto Martinez. The awe inspiring view and perfect weather was accompanied by delicious food and mezcal. After settling in over a few drams, I had the privilege of interviewing Alberto. With the translation help of Jason Paul Cox of Cinco Sentidos, here is Alb…

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Episode 198: Tasting Notes on a Scandal 29:33

7M ago29:33

29:33

Poison in your wine, ransom letters, deception! Today we talk about some of the biggest scandals in wine you may not have heard of. Travel with us to the darker side of wine today on the SOMM TV Podcast and don’t forget to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch the best food and wine content anywhere on any device.…

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Episode 197: Navigating the 3-Tier System 42:26

7M ago42:26

42:26

We often hear about the 3 tier system in America, but what is it really like to deal with it on a daily basis? On today’s episode we speak to Travis Todd, a wine director turned winemaker who can break down the challenges we have created for selling wine in the United States. Don’t forget to subscribe to SOMM TV for the best in Food and Wine conten…

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Episode 196: Wines of the Year 33:37

7M ago33:37

33:37

We look back at 2023 and debate our most impactful wines of the year and found some very surprising bottles made the cut. Don't forget to subscribe to SOMMTV.com to watch all the content about the wines we talk about in today's episode.

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Ep 345 - Roberto Nuñez: Awakening the Senses 1:00:54

7M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Roberto Núñez has traveled the world and the seven seas. His past studies in the seminary exposed him to many aspects of philosophy and cultural diversity. One day, things changed, and his journey into hospitality began to take form. With a litany of academic and cultural achievements, Roberto joined the team at Patrón Tequila after a fateful cockt…

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Ep 345 - Roberto Nuñez: Awakening the Senses 1:00:54

7M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Roberto Núñez has traveled the world and the seven seas. His past studies in the seminary exposed him to many aspects of philosophy and cultural diversity. One day, things changed, and his journey into hospitality began to take form. With a litany of academic and cultural achievements, Roberto joined the team at Patrón Tequila after a fateful cockt…

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Episode 195: Ducks in the Vines 42:44

7M ago42:44

42:44

Meet Alice Anderson of Amevive Wines. Alice has worked harvests and made wine all over the world. When the chance came to revitalize a historic Santa Barbara vineyard and begin making her own wine, she jumped at the chance. We talk with her about regenerative farming and a revolution happening in Santa Barbara Wine Country.…

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Episode 194: A Once in a Generation Wine 26:35

8M ago26:35

26:35

For the first time in the United States a bottle of extremely rare Franciacorta is opened and enjoyed. Jason Wise shares a 1980 Annamaria Clementi from legendary producer Ca' Del Bosco with its Founder and President, Maurizio Zanella. Listen along as we learn how and why this wine was created, and what exactly a decades old Franciacorta tastes like…

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Episode 193: Oregon Sparkling 35:56

8M ago35:56

35:56

Some of the world's greatest traditional method sparkling wines are being made in Oregon state. Arabilis winemaker Kenny McMahon discusses why Oregon is the perfect place to produce serious sparkling wines of elegance, complexity, and finesse. He takes us through the rigorous process of making world class bubbly from the vineyard to the bottle.…

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