SOMM TV wine & food

What US wine region is currently the champion to visit? On today’s episode we discuss what wine regions are most worth visiting for your dollar to experience.  How is wine region travel doing? Which place deserves your hard earned cash and is actually worth it?  Host Jason Wise and Sommelier Claire Coppi break down the state of travel to wine regions and make their picks for the wine region they believe is currently holdin...

A war over a name erupts in Napa and engulfs two winemaker's lives for a decade.  "The Apostrophe war" as it has now come to be called between Stag's Leap wine cellars and Stags' Leap winery has become the stuff of legend, but also asks at what point is the fight not worth winning anymore?  Today we break down what happened and who won this battle in the vines. Watch this episode now at sommtv.com.  Today’s episode is brou...

With the value of some wines exploding, the business, art, and science of storing wine is now a big topic and a huge responsibility. Jason Wise, host of the SOMM TV Podcast sits down with Jeffrey Stein, CEO of UOVO Wine to discuss the often-overlooked and fascinating topic of storing wine properly. From natural disasters to the perfect temperature for aging, learn why storing your wine is more important than you might thin...

Did you know the U.S. still uses the word Champagne on some labels, even though it's illegal almost everywhere else in the world? In today’s episode, we’ll find out why.  Today we tell the tale of the 100 year battle California fought (and sometimes ignored) with the French region of Champagne for the name they owned.  Make sure to subscribe to SOMMTV.com for the greatest content you can find anywhere about wine, food, and...

You think the Mcrib is special? Food writer  Gary He has spent years traveling the world and documenting every Mcdonalds in over 55 countries. His new book “The Mcatlas” is the definitive unauthorized guide to all the crazy local meals, wild architecture and surprises you can find across the world of this iconic fast food institution.  We tell the story of his book, the wild things Mcdonalds serves outside the United State...

For hundreds of years Billecart Champagne has set a standard and remained a family business against incredible odds.  On today’s episode Mathieu Billecart, the seventh generation of the Champagne house discusses how this family has defied the odds, survived world wars fought in their backyard, and what it feels like to be the next in charge of the history and future.  We also discuss the new release of their top Champagne....

The invention of the cork changed everything for transporting and selling liquid, and in the case of wine, spirits, and beer it created a global culture.  On today’s episode we breakdown how the cork became the method to close a bottle and get into the controversy and success that has always surrounded it.  We want you to subscribe to SOMM TV!  we are giving 50% off monthly subscriptions right now with this link:  https://...

2025 James Beard award nominated! Jason Wise talks with winemaker Moe Momtazi as he shares the story of how he and his pregnant wife escaped Iran after the revolution in 1979 and survived against all odds to found Maysara Winery in Oregon.  You will not believe what wine can mean to people and culture in this award nominated episode.  Make sure to go to sommtv.com to watch this episode and also watch "Cup of Salvation" the...

One of the largest wine and spirits event is coming May 6th & 7th to Miami.  On today’s podcast we speak to the CEO of Vinexpo, Rodolphe Lameyse about what it takes to put an event this size and how the current economic and political situation will affect large multi national wine and spirits trade shows and wine itself. Members of the wine, spirits and hospitality industry who listen to this podcast will get a free ba...

On today’s episode Jason is joined by Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band “Train”.   They talk about his wine project and count down their top songs that feature wine.  To the wine and spirits professionals listening... Get ready for Vinexpo America 2025, the premier event http://vinexpo-america.com and secure your place at Vinexpo America 2025 use code VAMERICA25 to claim a complementary badge, on the Vinexpo America web...

Gamay has graduated from a darling of somms and winemakers to a full fledge wine of casual and regular wine drinkers.  On today’s podcast we are re-airing this episode with newly named winemaker at Opus one: Meghan Zobeck and Wildsound Wine winemaker: John Adams to discuss one of their favorite grapes and why it has become so popular.  To get our blind tasting card game “Blinders” for 50% off - go to blindersgame.com and g...

Can fine wine be made with more than just grapes?  Today we speak to esteemed Napa winemakers Steve and Jill Matthiasson about the oldest and possibly most under appreciated kind of wine.   Today’s episode is brought to you by Auction Napa Valley.  To register for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend the greatest barrel tasting in the United States, go to this link: https://www.sommtv.com/anv2025. No purchase necess...

As the new president begins to make good on many of his campaign promises and threats, economists and business owners wait in fear to hear what will become of “The promise to introduce wide and sweeping tariffs across the board”.  On today’s podcast we speak to journalist Jessica Dupuy about how the wine, restaurant, food industry, and yes - your grocery prices will be affected by what looks to be the invasion of tariffs a...

To honor the legacy of acclaimed filmmaker & wine drinker David Lynch who passed away this week, today’s episode of the SOMM TV Podcast will be taken over by winemaker and acting legend Kyle MacLachlan (“Twin Peaks” & “Blue Velvet”) & his good friend and fellow actor Joel McHale of “The Bear” and “Community”.  They open several bottles and have a hilarious conversation about hollywood, wine, and how these world...

There has been a large amount of anti-alcohol messaging in the last few years and just recently the Surgeon General has made clear the intention to place a cancer warning on all alcoholic beverages including wine, placing wine in the same category as cigarettes.  On the podcast today Jason is joined by wine writer Jessica Dupuy to discuss this massive step and what implications it may have for the drinks business. We also ...