Jason Wise and Chef Kate Hill talk about Kate’s journey into the culinary world, cruising along the canals of France, and the top things people get wrong about French cooking. Kate’s new show, Cooking with Wine, a cinematic cooking show that transports viewers to regions of France, is now live on SOMM TV. *Use code KATEHILL & get 50% off an annual subscription to SOMM TV.
Aug 05, 2021•32 min•Ep. 76
Jason Wise and Matt Kettmann, Senior Editor at The Santa Barbara Independent, explore the history of the Santa Barbara wine region from the start of wineries in the area to the continued effect of the movie Sideways. Matt also recommends some wineries to visit.
Jul 30, 2021•32 min•Ep. 75
Jason Wise and Anthony Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Vinovest, discuss saving and investing in wine, the wines that will appreciate most, and what people are drinking and investing in these days.
Jul 23, 2021•29 min•Ep. 74
Jason Wise and Matthew Kaner talk about how vines spread across the Americas and share a preview of Matthew’s new podcast, History of Wine, which premieres on July 20th.
Jul 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 73
Jason Wise and Sarah Thomas, sommelier, SOMM 3 cast member, and author of Kalamata's Kitchen, explore the world of spices from the way they grow to their storied histories in cultivation and trade. From black pepper to nutmeg, this is one you won't want to miss. To find out more about Sarah's new book, Kalamata's Kitchen, please visit: https://www.kalamataskitchen.com/ This episode also has a special off, a 50% discount on an annual membership to SOMM TV if you use the code: SPICES...
Jul 02, 2021•33 min•Ep. 72
Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson share their top 5 BS things in wine. A real and honest conversation you won't want to miss about the bullsh*t in wine. *To learn more about Elden Selections, a fantastic importer of Burgundy wine, as well as their great wine club, visit: https://www.burgundywine.com 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, Matthiasson are also...
Jun 12, 2021•31 min•Ep. 71
Jason and Pascaline Lepeltier discuss the climate, wines, and culture of Loire Valley in celebration of the new film on SOMM TV, The 4 Seasons of a Winemaker.
Jun 07, 2021•37 min•Ep. 70
In celebration of The Delicacy film on iTunes, we're re-airing this episode featuring Jason and Stephanie Mutz as they discuss diving, harvesting, and the rare and wonderful food, sea urchin. *new podcast episode coming June 7th
Jun 04, 2021•29 min•Ep. 69
Jason Wise and food writer Jess Lander discuss wine country opening back up for tourists, the impact of COVID on the restaurant industry, and her new cookbook, The Essential Napa Valley Cookbook, which supports restaurant workers and Feed Napa Now. https://napavalleycookbook.com *To learn more about Elden Selections and the Burgundy Wine Club, visit: https://www.burgundywine.com/SOMM. You can also use the code SOMM to get 15% off your first purchase of $200 or more....
May 29, 2021•28 min•Ep. 68
Jason Wise and Jason Haas of Tablas Creek discuss the nearly extinct grapes of Southern Rhone, France and the wild process of importing them to the United States. *To learn more about Wine Access and $30 off your first $100 purchase, visit http://wineaccess.com/sommtv
May 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 67
Jason Wise and Vanessa Conlin, MW, dive into what makes a cult wine, the aspects of counterfeit wine, and the upcoming online auction WineaPAWlooza on June 19th. *To learn more about WineaPAWlooza, visit www.wineapawlooza.com
May 07, 2021•39 min•Ep. 66
Jason Wise, Tara Gomez, and Elaine Chukan Brown discuss winemaking, and the season finale of Verticals featuring Tara.
Apr 20, 2021•40 min•Ep. 65
Jason Wise and Julia Coney, writer and Champagne aficionado, talk all about Champagne. A brand new episode of Verticals episode on Pierre Peters is live now on SOMM TV. *For details on the A Year in Burgundy Live Watch with wine from Elden Selections, visit www.sommtv.com/ayearinburgundy
Apr 10, 2021•27 min•Ep. 64
Jason Wise and Carlo Mondavi of RAEN talk about what it’s like to grow up with the Mondavi name, sustainable farming, and the new Monarch tractor. *For details on the A Year in Burgundy Live Watch with wine from Elden Selections, visit www.sommtv.com/ayearinburgundy
Apr 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 63
Jason Wise and Jeff Porter, host of Sip Trip, sit down and talk all about coffee and wine as well as Jeff's new episode of Eating & Drinking where he heads to a Brooklyn coffee shop and explores different types of coffee.
Apr 04, 2021•31 min•Ep. 62
Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson have an open and honest conversation about herbicides, sustainable farming, and biodynamics. 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, Matthiasson are also offering free shipping for new customers: https://bit.ly/3XXhAt6
Mar 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 61
Last year, Jason Wise and Steven Spurrier watched Bottle Shock together as a commentary track/live watch for the movie. While the full movie will go live on March 26, here's a sample of the conversation.
Mar 24, 2021•16 min•Ep. 60
Jason Wise and Erin Di Costanzo talk about her start in wine, meeting her husband Massimo, and their journey in creating a winery together that produces 100% Cabernet in Napa Valley. Erin and Massimo’s Blind Tasting Session can be seen on SOMM TV.
Mar 20, 2021•33 min•Ep. 59
In celebration of Riesling Day (March 13th) Jason Wise and Paul Grieco, owner of Terroir Wine Bar in NY and creator of The Summer of Riesling, sit down to talk about their favorite Riesling moments they've experienced.
Mar 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 58
Jason Wise and Dustin Wilson reflect on the time they spent with Steven Spurrier over the years and the mark he left on the world.
Mar 12, 2021•15 sec•Ep. 57
Jason talks with Tessa Martinelli Gorsuch about Zinfandel in California, old vines, her family's history and the upcoming Verticals episode, and then they dive into their top 3 Zinfandel wines.
Feb 27, 2021•42 min•Ep. 56
Jason talks with Leslie and Rich Frank, stars of the new Blind Tasting Session, about their careers before wine as head of Disney and Emmy award-winning newscaster, and the wine scene in Hollywood.
Feb 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 55
Jason Wise and Braiden Albrecht, winemaker at Mayacamas, talk about filming the Season 2 premiere of Verticals including the bootlegger cave on the property, a journey through poison oak, and then their favorite Cabernet Sauvignons in the Valley.
Feb 13, 2021•49 min•Ep. 54
In anticipation of our upcoming premiere of Verticals season 2, Jason Wise talks about the fires that affected Mount Veeder with grape geneticist Carole Meredith, who experienced them firsthand.
Feb 05, 2021•26 min•Ep. 53
Jason Wise and Charles Woodson, one of the greatest defense players ever to play in the NFL, talk about how a training camp introduced him to wine, his wine label Intercept in Paso Robles, and how he’s giving back to the community. Learn more about Intercept at https://cwinterceptwines.com/
Jan 31, 2021•48 min•Ep. 52
Is the 1985 film The Breakfast Club the greatest wine movie ever made? Jason Wise and Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar in NY sit down to discuss the idea that seems to come out of nowhere, but stay with us, it makes sense.
Jan 21, 2021•42 min•Ep. 51
Jason Wise and Julie Qiu, oyster expert and founder of In A Half Shell, talk all about oysters, where to find them, how to eat them, and what to pair with them. Learn more about Julie at www.inahalfshell.com and check out her new episode on SOMM TV, Chef's Notebook: Shucking Oysters.
Jan 14, 2021•51 min•Ep. 50
Jason Wise and Nadine Nettmann, producer and editorial director of SOMM TV, sit down to discuss the top wines they were able to taste during filming in 2020.
Jan 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 49
Jason Wise and Paul Grieco, owner of Terroir wine bar in New York City, dive deep into German Riesling.
Dec 26, 2020•49 min•Ep. 48
Jason Wise and Sabato Sagaria MS discuss German wines, the food, and traveling. But German wines can be daunting, so Jason and Sabato discuss where to start.
Dec 18, 2020•41 min•Ep. 47