Episode 46: Repeal Day
Jason Wise and Jonah Beer talk about Repeal Day, December 5th, and the lasting effects of Prohibition in a hilarious conversation that's also incredibly informative.
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.

Jason Wise and Jonah Beer talk about Repeal Day, December 5th, and the lasting effects of Prohibition in a hilarious conversation that's also incredibly informative.
Jason Wise talks with Kyle MacLachlan, star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Dune, and Sex and the City about his acting roles, the wine that set him on a new path, and the sheer insanity of making your own wine. To learn more about Kyle’s wines, visit pursuedbybearwine.com Kyle and actor Joel McHale’s special episode of Drink A Bottle launches December 11th, only on SOMM TV. Don’t forget to tune in.
Jason Wise and Julia Coney are back with their wine and movie pairings, this time with Denzel Washington movies. Also, after the episode, Jason and editorial director, Nadine, announce the wineries in Season 2 of Verticals as well as the upcoming films.
Jason Wise talks with Heini Zachariassen, founder and CEO of Vivino, about the creation of the app and how it evolved, and they also dig deep into the data that Vivino users submit, including the most popular types of wines in different countries.
Jason Wise, Shakera Jones, and Jill Zimorski sit down for a potentially off the rails conversation on what's on their Thanksgiving tables, the best wines to drink for the holiday, and certain wines that might deserve another chance.
Jason Wise chats with longtime friend and SOMM star Carole Meredith, grape geneticist, about the origin of grapes, domestication of vines, and the recent Noble Prize for CRISPR to scientists Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna. But first, we address the sexual harassment and mistreatment of female candidates in the Court of Master Sommeliers and Guild of Sommeliers. Here is the petition mentioned: https://www.change.org/p/all-past-present-and-future-candidates-of-the-court-of-master-somme...
Recorded at dusk inside the ghost winery Chateau Chevalier, Jason Wise and Keith Baker, Director of DTC and Winery Historian at Spring Mountain Vineyard, discuss the storied history of this 129-year-old property that survived the recent fire.
Jason Wise and Claire Coppi celebrate the spooky season by suggesting five Halloween movies to watch and what to drink along with them.
Jason Wise and Shakera Jones have a down to earth conversation with Michael Browne about his start in wine, the formation of Kosta Browne, and the recent wine theft that hit CIRQ.
Jason Wise and Julia Coney discuss American sparkling wine, Champagne stories, and then pair wine with songs that get stuck in your head.
Jason Wise and Matthew Kaner discuss the history of Oktoberfest, the beers and wines that best pair with sausages, and how to celebrate at home this year.
Jason Wise sits down with Rajat Parr to discuss this year’s harvest (recorded last week, prior to the new fires), making money in the wine business, natural wine, SOMM 3, Domaine de la Côte, and more.
Jason Wise and Jeffrey Porter sit down to talk about food and wine, traveling through Italy, and the upcoming series on SOMM TV, Sip Trip.
Jason Wise and Julia Coney sit down to talk about wine, writing, Black Wine Professionals, and more.
Jason Wise and Claire Coppi connect after a long day of filming and select their favorite sports movies and the drinks they would pair with them.
Jason Wise and Jill Zimorski, MS talk about the fires in Napa and Sonoma, the affect of smoke taint on grapes, as well as thoughts on clean wine, the price of wine, and canned wine.
One of the greatest rising stars in wine has joined the SOMM TV family. Jason Wise talks with Shakera Jones about her entrance into the wine world, the salty wine that changed her mind, and her upcoming podcast series on the SOMM TV podcast network.
Jason Wise and Jonah Beer, vice president of Frog Leap's Winery, sit down to talk about Jonah's remarkable journey from a Mennonite background into the wine industry.
Vanessa Conlin, a Master of Wine describes the process of that certification, how hard it is to pass, and how she went from a celebrated opera singer to one of America's leading wine professionals. We also discuss the WineaPAWlooza wine auction featuring some of the rarest bottles in Napa Valley.
Jason Wise and NFL champion Will Blackmon discuss how he got into wine, what he would drink during the season, and his new wine club.
Jason Wise and Master Sommelier Jill Zimorski discuss the recent Court of Master Sommeliers scandal, which Jill was wrapped up in. Jason also welcomes Jill to the SOMM TV team and her new podcast, Reading & Drinking, launches soon. Be sure to subscribe.
SOMM film star Brian McClintic is no longer a master sommelier. Before he resigned, he talked how the film SOMM came to be with director Jason Wise in this previously unaired episode.
Basketball star Isiah Thomas talks with Jason Wise about his days in the NBA, his thoughts on THC/CBD, and his transition to the world of Champagne.
The tables are turned this week as Jason Wise is interviewed by Master Sommelier Sabato Sagaria about the new movie The Delicacy, the lessons Jason learned along the way, and the scariest thing that happened during filming.
Master Sommelier Sabato Sagaria and Jason Wise discuss the origin of Cinco de Mayo and the Margarita as they dive deep into the topics of tequila and the trouble it can get you in.
A winemaker named Jesse Katz made a wine that sold for the highest amount ever paid for a single bottle at auction. Jesse shares his thoughts on the value of wine, point scores, and his passion for Sonoma and Bordeaux varietal grapes.
Sommelier Sarah Thomas talks with Jason Wise about how she decided to master her mother’s Egg Curry while under quarantine, but also learned how important food is to understanding your family.
Sarah Thomas, a longtime floor sommelier at one of the world’s best restaurants, shares her stories about what it's like to work under one of the most famous chefs in the world and the most incredible bottles she opened on the job.
Jason Wise and Brian McClintic, MS, discuss cider, introducing apple trees into vineyards, and more.
Bobby Stuckey spent his life building restaurants with the best people he could find and the best food they could make. Now he’s had to close them all. Bobby explains the situation and what he has done to protect his employees and his dream.