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.
On today’s episode we speak to Canadian actor Jason Priestley who with his partner Terry David Mulligan make wine in Canada’s Okanagan Valley. We talk wine in Canada, 90210, and what Jason & the cast of “Tombstone” actually drank on set. You can watch this episode on sommtv.com along with over a thousand exclusive shows and and movies about wine and food.
Absinthe, the mysterious green drink has been the stuff of legend and controversy since its invention. Today Jason Wise and bartender Amanda Sasser break down the fact, fiction, history, and best bottles of this iconic drink. Subscribe to sommtv.com to watch this episode and hundreds more right now.
After a tip from a leading venture Capitalist, Silicon Valley Bank found itself almost a billion dollars overdrawn. Over the next two days the American wine world found itself more financially exposed than they had imagined was possible. On today's podcast Jason Wise speaks with Sarah Puil who found her company with the terrifying prospect of losing all of their money. Lets talk about how this banking failure affects the wine industry. Don't forget to subscribe to sommtv.com for the best content...
On today's podcast we talk about the best thing about wineries besides the wine, dogs. Winery dogs never get the spotlight, but today is the day. we count down our favorite dogs we have filmed with since the first SOMM Film and all of our episodes on SOMM TV. You can watch this episode streaming on sommtv.com and don't forget to subscribe for the best content in wine and food.
Riesling, a grape and a wine that somehow still has a huge story to tell. Today we talk history, love, misunderstanding, and a lot of very funny ways people describe this wine. Join Jason Wise and Sommelier Claire Coppi as we travel from the first SOMM film to Germany, Alsace, Australia and more to find the best riesling in the world. Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com for the best in wine and food.
The story of Robert Mondavi, a genius who did more to create Napa than anyone else and flew so close to the sun he almost owned it. Join Jason Wise and writers Ray Isle and Kelli White as well as Robert himself to tell one of the great tales in life and wine. Don't forget all new subscribers and members who gift somtv.com will receive a large signed original SOMM poster until they run out, so act fast.
Today we tell the tale of American Wine and booze through the eyes of those who became president. The story of how wine and alcohol influenced and was influenced by politics stretches back to the founding of Jamestown in what is now Virginia and continues to this day. Which presidents knew the most about wine? Who drank the most? What wine was behind helping to end the Cold War? Do any of Thomas Jefferson's famous bottles still survive today? All of this and more will be told in today's new podc...
"The Menu" is the most important food film in a decade and it's time to talk about it. Jason wise and Jonah Beer break down the movie and talk about what should really scare you. For hundreds of hours of the best food and wine content, make sure to subscribe to SOMMTV.COM and watch on any streaming device worldwide.
Just in time for Valentine's day, the SOMM TV staff digs into the food and beverage rumored to get you in the mood for love... What could go wrong? Jason Wise and Claire Coppi also share their top picks for valentine's day wine. you can watch this episode right now on SOMMTV.COM if you subscribe.
Jason Wise of SOMM TV and Jacy Topps of Wine Enthusiast tell the story of a 270 year old vine in a very unlikely place that has the amazing distinction of being the oldest vine still making wine. Make sure to sign up for SOMMTV.com to watch the documentary "The Oldest Vine" on all streaming devices.
in honor of "Dry January" coming to a close, The SOMM TV team breaks down the many misconceptions surrounding the term “Dry Wine” in today’s podcast. What makes a wine dry and what does that actually mean to the average drinker? make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com for hundreds of hours of original shows and educational content about food and wine.
Get ready to count down the most extreme vineyards in the world. On today's podcast we take you to the craziest locations people are growing grapes for wine. Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch the video version of this episode.
Today we tell an oral history of “the hangover”. Join Jason Wise and Claire Coppi as we tell our personal stories, look at the history of people dealing with the aftermath of imbibing too much, and bring in a medical professional to explain what is happening to our bodies when we are hung over. you can watch the video version of this episode streaming on SOMMTV.COM right now, if you are a subscriber along with hundreds of original shows and movies for subscribers.
Through a year of filming, podcasting, and traveling, the SOMM TV team has narrowed down their top wines of 2022. Some familiar and some not so familiar bottles made our list of the best and most interesting. Join Jason Wise, Claire Coppi, and podcast producer John Adams as they pick their favorites.
Lets take a deep dive into one of the great wine destinations, Portugal. Jason Wise and Elaine Chukan Brown talk about the regions, grapes, and wines across this incredible country. Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch the new documentary on Portugal.
Everyone needs more bubbles, especially now. Jason Wise and Claire Coppi each pick four sparkling wines you want to try for the holidays including one under 20$, a major bargain under 35$, a celebration wine, and their wish list wine. Make sure to sign up or gift SOMMTV.COM to the wine and food lover in your life this holiday. you can also watch this episode with video on SOMM TV
On this episode, the History and current status of wines of two very historic and religious centers are discussed in depth. Armenia, the first Christian nation and the site of the first winery, and Israel the crossroad and center of most western faith have been making wine for a millennia. The path the vine took from those countries and how they are reclaiming their tradition through wine is as important today as it was two thousand years ago. For a last minute gift, give the gift of sommtv.com ...
Portugal is one of the world’s great wine and culinary treasures. In this podcast, Jason Wise is joined by writer Elaine Chukan Brown to talk about and gush over the basics of the wines and regions of Portugal. Part 2 coming soon where we dive deeper into the grapes and more. Don’t forget to tune into sommtv.com to watch our master classes on portugal.
Hockey Legend Jim Fox sits down with Jason Wise to talk about the fascinating world of the NHL and wine, what it is like to play against Wayne Gretzky, and the direction the sport is going with food and drink. Give the gift of SOMMTV.com this holiday season to the wine and food lover in your life.
Join the SOMM TV staff as we discuss wineries in Chile and Argentina that hold the coveted Rothschild name working with local grapes and French Oak to create something of two worlds. This episode is brought to you by Vinarmour. Go to vinarmour.com and enter code: SOMMTV1976 for a great deal on the best wine gift for the holidays.
There are more and more "Wine days" celebrating grapes, wines, styles and more, it seems we are running out of days. The SOMM TV team is here to discuss if the four most recent ones are worth celebrating and along the way we tell the story of the grapes involved. Merlot, Tempranillo, Carménère, and Beaujolais Nouveau are on the chopping block in this controversial new episode of the SOMM TV podcast. hosted by Jason Wise, Guests include Jonah Beer and Claire Coppi. Today's episode is brought to y...
Jason Wise and head Wine writer for Food and Wine Magazine, Ray Isle litigate the old notion of “Noble Grapes”. For centuries, these grapes were known as the kings and queens of all grapes, it is time to expand and maybe even kick a few out of the club.
Ernest Hemmingway is rumored to have invented many drinks around the world, lets get to the bottom of the truth in today's podcast. Join Amanda Sasser of Contiki bar and Jason Wise as they drink around the world seeking the truth about this mythic writer and drinker.
Our Halloween movie and drink pairing episode is back! Jason Wise and Claire Coppi sit down with the writer of Thor, X-men: First Class, and Fringe: Zack Stentz to pick our top scary movies and what you should drink while watching for this Halloween. cozy up with a glass of wine and get ready to geek out on our picks for the 2022 Spooky Season! This episode brought to you by sommtv.com - the best video streaming service for wine and food content, apps on all major devices worldwide.
Jason Wise sits down with four time NBA champion to discuss basketball and wine. and how being raised in Europe changed his perspective on sports and the culinary world. Today's episode is brought to you by SOMMTV.com and Cuveé Collective.
NBA Champion, Wine maker Channing Frye sits down to discuss the wild story of what you drink during, after and because of the NBA championship and how that involves Justin Timberlake and crying into a margarita.
Jason Wise sits down with Phil Pritchard of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the man who for decades has watched over the Stanley Cup as it tours around the world with the champions who all get to drink, eat, and use it for 24 hours. What has been drank from this mythic trophy? brought to you by SOMM TV & Cuvée Collective.
Acclaimed wine writer Elaine Chukan Brown sits down with Jason Wise of SOMM TV to discuss her native heritage, family story, and what Indigenous Peoples' day means to Native people and to the food and wine world.
Jason Wise sits down to talk to one of the culinary world's busiest chefs, Meg Bickford of Commander’s Palace to discuss New Orleans cuisine, the back of the house and a passion for turtle soup.
Jason Wise talks to Schramsberg Winemaker Hugh Davies about the 2022 Napa Harvest, the history of Napa, and what it is like to watch Napa explode the way it has since his parents started their iconic winery.
