In our latest episode, Aaron and Floyd took a drive to visit the growing Upstate NY Breweries scene. We visited some local breweries crafting fantastic lagers, Sours, Ciders and Farmhouse ales using various style hops and locally sourced ingredients. Truly farm to table in every sense of the word. Enjoy our newest episode and let us know if there'r…

The Somms have been going to the Grand Vins Bordeaux Wine Tasting at Cipriani's in NYC for about 5 years now. We've tasted good and bad vintages from the previous years, but we were excited to see if the Bordeaux whites and reds from the new vintage were up to par. We also need to get Aaron's white wine game stronger. Cheers! Support the show https…

Creating content for Instagram reels is a full-time job and the Somm's have been on a crazy tear. We discuss if creating reels to generate more profile visits or collaborating with businesses. Is too much social media content, good or bad for creating a strong brand. Listen as Aaron and Floyd talk about the importance of creating Instagram content …

Floyd and Aaron celebrate a milestone trying Opus One for the first time together. Tune in for this very special episode of Somm and Somm'er. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thechosenvine/By Floyd Gray

The Episode before our 100th Episode. After months of decanting, the Somms' return to review the good, the bad, and the terrible wines of 2023. Enjoy our newest episode and welcome to our new season. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thechos…

Armand launched a podcast called 30 Minutes to President's Club. In 3 years, it has grown to over 1.05M downloads per year and generated enough revenue for his co-founder and himself to quit their full-time sales jobs.In this episode, you'll learn how to create, grow, and monetize a podcast from scratch. https://www.30mpc.com/…

World traveling Pizza Chef Anthony Falco is back! In this episode we catch up with the famous Pizza Consultant and talk about all sorts of shenanigans. Get ready for a discussion about New York vs. New Jersey pizza, natural wines, and Ninja Turtles. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommer…

Cold Email is hard. I share the cold email template that lead to my biggest deal yet. You'll learn how to structure and email and a template to use in your own efforts. If you want to learn more about Cold Email check out my course: https://stan.store/projectgrowth/p/co...

My friend Will Padilla and I chat about the best ways to break into Tech Sales. You'll also learn How to stand out to hiring managers Finding companies to apply to SDR and AE relationship Cold Calling tips My socials:https://www.tiktok.com/@vinmatano https://www.instagram.com/projectgrowth/

Trent Dressel has created a 5-figure side business while working full-time in Tech Sales. Here's how he did it...

With the sales boom in legalizing marijuana in some states across the country, will customers make wine and marijuana pairings be a new thing. We pair our wines with food, but are we ready for that pairing idea, we think will be here before you know it. Enjoy our 4/20 episode. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www…

In our newest episode, we talk about how food and service quality in the hospitality industry has gone down. Or has it? Maybe due to the lockdown, we have lost the ability to communicate and demand better quality from the hospitality industry. Enjoy the episode. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/…

Welcome everyone to the first episode of our 6th season. We start off the new season discussing the effects social media has on influencing how consumers buy wine. Do we buy wine because social media shocks us with unrealistic expectations or because we simply gave up on enjoying it for its simplicity. Enjoy the first episode of Season 6. Cheers! S…

Anthony Natoli shares his journey battling addiction by taking accountability. The same accountability allowed him to successfully grow a following on LinkedIn and start a side business that's on pace to gross 6-figures in the first year. You can follow Anthony's journey here: https://anthonynatoli.me/…

In the latest episode, we talk about the Walking Dead Show as a whole, while drinking something new beers. We also ponder the question, if there were to be a zombie apocalypse and we lived in a small-gated community like The Commonwealth, would being a Wine Connoisseur be needed. Listen and enjoy our newest episode. Support the show https://www.ins…

In this episode we do a live in studio recording as we pair the fried chicken of KFC and bottle of Lanson Champagne. We get ourselves a family meal from KFC with all of the fixings, from biscuits to mashed potatoes and gravy. Champagne is a versatile bubbly/wine that can be utilized to compliment any meal and not only meant for "cheers" at celebrat…

This episode is about a topic near and dear to our heart, people know them as scavengers. They are people that usually latch on to your group or ask for a glass of their own, when they see you drinking something really, really good. Enjoy our newest episode and have a drink too. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ h…

Many things are discussed in our newest episode. We sit down to talk about my original business endeavor before UnWined Boutique, Aaron's Somm's restaurant, and the addition of artisanal foods to enhance the UnWined Boutique store experience. Enjoy our latest episode. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.…

Have you ever have a business idea that you think is good in the moment? But turns out maybe it's not? Jake Clare and I reconnect to share our two "drunk" business ideas. Which one is the best?

Join us for a fun episode where Floyd and Aaron talk about how a Bar Rescue attempt of UnWined Boutique would look like. If you are a fan of the hit reality television show, then you will love how we translate it to a local boutique wine store. Enjoy the episode. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.insta…

This episode we focus on the difference between wine boutique shops and liquor stores. We go into detail about the creativity of wine selection, quality of product sold and overall appreciation for the wine sold. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/ https://www.instagra…

This episode we take a trip to one of our favorite drinking spots in NJ for some of the best selections of beer. The Cloverleaf Tavern in West Caldwell has a huge selection of beers from around the world and mainly local craft beers. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/…

In our first face to face podcast since the beginning of the pandemic, we are back at the store recording our latest episode. In this episode we talk about wine and give a critique of some movies were successes or bombs. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/ https://www.instagra…

In our version of the multiverse, Aaron has been named the new Mayor of Millburn and decides the town needs a new identity to make it thrive. In this episode we discuss what changes will be made, the reasonings behind the new changes, and of course UnWined Boutique is at the center of it all. Enjoy our latest episode. Cheers! Support the show https…

Jack Ryan suffered a spinal cord injury during jiu-jitsu which left him paralyzed, but he didn't let that stop him from climbing the highest Mountain in the U.S., Mount Whitney.

In this latest episode we wanted to catch up with each other after a long busy year winded down for us. In this episode we decided to do what we love doing, drinking and talking. About what? We talked about television shows, wine, food, or anything that came up after a couple of drinks. Enjoy our latest episode. Cheers! Support the show https://www…

In one of our earlier episodes, we talked about the UnWined Theme Park and how wonderful of a tourist attraction it would be. The question we asked ourselves after that episode was, how would you get there? Introducing UnWined Airlines. Offering our clientele, a unique flight and wine dining experience as we fly you to our amazing UnWined Theme Par…

On our newest episode of the Somm and Somm'er podcast, we talk with Alex Schrecengost, CEO of VirtualWithUs and CultureWithUs. She is a young entrepreneur, who is well versed in all that is wine and how it brings everyone closer together. She might even school us on a couple of things. Join us for a great episode with a fantastic guest. Cheers! Sup…

After a restful break from recording, Floyd and Aaron are back at it again. This time they take a trip to Atlantic City to play they're luck at the casino, afternoon drinking, little cannibus, and a memorable dinner. Enjoy our newest episode from the Somm and Somm'er podcast. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ http…

Robert Doran spent nearly a decade in the spirits industry, then traveled the world, biked from Florida to New Jersey, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raised funds for a village in Tanzania, and opened multiple restaurants, Almost Home and Pancho. Follow Rob: @robertdoran www.almosthomegeneral.com

54% of college graduates take on student debt to attend college. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 things that helped me become debt-free. This is not financial advice. SoFi: https://sofi.app.link/VUm7DeDQtob Bankrate Student Loan Calculator: https://www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/student-loan-calculator/…

In this episode we discuss the development and creation of a wine theme park called UnWined Country. A theme park constructed for the wine lover, wine nerd and wine enthusiast in all of us. We break down the park into wine regions, food cultures and of course, mascots. Sit back, drink your favorite wine and go on a fun ride with us. Cheers! Support…

IN our newest episode, we talk about the quality and simplicity of the traditional hamburger. Is service from restaurants due to the pandemic hurting the quality in producing great burgers, plus what wine should go with them. Enjoy this episode. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandso…

IN this episode we crack open two red blends, to discuss the highs and lows of both. We open and drink J. Lohr Pure Paso and Murrietta's Well. These two wines offer something unique and different, and it is our job to talk about them. Join us for a fun episode and enjoy. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://w…

Running a restaurant is not easy, but it's super rewarding. Rena Levine Levy, CEO of WindMill Restaurant, discusses the challenges of operating a restaurant in 2022 and how the WindMill is one of Bruce Springsteen's favorite late-night spot.

Floyd and Aaron talked about one of our favorite tequila's, Aldez Tequila. It's an organic, classic style and traditionally made tequila that is awesome by itself. We talk it's popularity, what drinks can be made using the Aldez brand and how it competes against other brown spirits. Enjoy this episode. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram…

We are back for our 5th Season of the Somm and Somm'er Podcast. On our premiere episode, we have a couple of drinks and talk about our dream wine cellar. Enjoy this episode as we talk about design, collection of wines and even enlist the butler duties of Morgan Freeman and Matthew McConaughey. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwi…

To conclude our Season 4 finale, Aaron has come back from his road trip and we discuss the drinking scene along the East Coast on his travels. We share our winter time drinks and prepare to think about what joy our Season 5 of our podcast will bring to our listeners. Cheers and look out for our Season 5 episodes! Support the show https://www.instag…

In part 1 of our season 4 finale, winter vacation is here. Aaron is on the road trying new beverages on his way to Florida and Floyd is staying in New Jersey drinking his favorite drinks. We get Aaron to give us a heads up of the drinking scene on his way down the East Coast. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ http…

Andy Stern, part of the co-founding team at Rumble Boxing, shares his struggles making it in the fitness industry, his stint in professional wrestling, being transparent, and trends in the fitness industry. @andrewgstern www.rumbleboxinggym.com

In this episode we talk about what holiday drinks we partake in and what the holidays are going to be like in 2021. We get in the Christmas spirit during the pandemic and have fun as we prepare for the holidays. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/ https://www.instagram…

In this episode of our podcast, Floyd and Aaron talk about which gifts from a liquor store make a good gift and which ones are meant for re-gifting. Grab a drink and enjoy our latest episode. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thechosenvine/…

We recorded another episode after our 15th episode to keep the party going with some good drinks amongst good friends. Enjoy this episode as we just continue to have a great time talking our favorite drinks. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com…

Avante Price and Eli Taylor-Lemire, CEO and CTO of POSH, an online ticketing platform, plan to take companies like Eventbrite head on to disrupt the ticketing industry. At only 20-years old, Avante and Eli share their story of how they met at NYU, got started in the nightlife scene, how NFTs will be a crucial part of events, and much more.…

In this episode, Floyd and Aaron talk about the true legitimacy of wine clubs and the wine they push on their customers. We even talk about starting our own wine club for our customers. Would you sign up for our personal wine club and enjoy trying new exciting wines? Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.i…

Joe Spisak is the definition of an entrepreneur. Joe finds an opportunity and turns it into a business. He turned a college drinking game he played with friends into a real-life card game, pitched the game on Barstool's version of Shark Tank, expanded the card game to a family-friendly trivia game, created a fulfillment business, and now CMO at an …

In this episode Floyd and Aaron discuss their latest wine tasting. We put a 2013 bottle up against a 2000 bottle, both from Bordeaux, to truly see if vintages truly matter. We also get ready for Thanksgiving dinner by debunking the idea of so-called "thanksgiving" wines and come up with our own choices. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagra…

In this episode we talk about how Aaron's recovery couldn't have come at the worse time. In lieu of money for attempting to help a party open a bottle with an old cork, they offer Aaron the gift of a lifetime, a glass of 2000 Chateau Marguax. Can he really enjoy his dream wine scenario? Listen and enjoy. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagr…

Sharing my experience running the NYC Marathon and why signing up for a physical challenge will change your life

This episode Floyd and Aaron reunite after a brief little non drinking hiatus. We finally dusted off the cobwebs on our drinking game and decided to get back to podcasting. Enjoy this episode and get ready for plenty more. Cheers! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/unwined_boutique/ https://www.instagram.com/sommandsommerpodcast/ https://ww…