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SOMM TV wine & food

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.

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Episode 301: What will happen to Japan’s oldest drink?

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2026/10/07

Happy World Sake Day! James Beard Award–winning sake expert Courtney Kaplan of OTOTO joins Jason to explore the past, present, and uncertain future of one of the world’s most storied drinks. As Japan changes and sake finds a new audience abroad, can this centuries-old tradition survive a major cultural shift?Plus, subscribe to SOMMTV.com to watch our upcoming special, Tasting Art, exploring a magical winery in Northern Italy.

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27:48

Episode 300: The Winery Architect

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2026/10/01

Edouard Touton is one of the most respected French architects working in the world of wine. Today, we speak with him about what goes into designing a space that must function as both a working winery and a destination for visitors. How do architecture, winemaking, and hospitality come together—and what is it like working with the personalities behind the vineyards and the wines?Don’t forget to subscribe to SOMM TV at sommtv.com, where you can watch our upcoming original, The Taste of Art,

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Episode 299: The Legend of Robert Parker

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2026/09/10

Today we dive into the legend of the most influential wine professional ever. We speak to two Masters of wine, one who considers him a mentor, another who got into a famous public fight with him. Go to SOMMTV.COM to subscribe to our streaming service with hundreds of exclusive episodes and award winning films.

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30:28

Episode 298: The mother of all Harvest Festivals

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2026/08/21

Harvest is here. For over five centuries, grapes have been harvested for wine in the Mexican high desert—and where there is harvest, there are parties. But not like this one.Today, Jason Wise is at Casa Madero, the oldest winery in the New World, where an extraordinary event takes place each year to celebrate the harvest, blending Indigenous and Christian traditions.Let us take you through the smoke, the fire, the music, and the wine of the greatest harvest festival on Earth.Make sure to

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18:40

Episode 297: A marine becomes a wine importer

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2026/08/06

Recorded live in Napa at the Cameo cinema, this is the story of how Kirk Parsons, of Parsons fine wines - went from the Marines to a leader in importing wines from Georgia to the United States. You can watch this episode and hundreds of other original shows and films at sommtv.com and on our apps on all devices.

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Episode 296: America’s answer to Champagne

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2026/07/30

Can Oregon become one of the world’s great sparkling wine regions? It has already made remarkable progress, but the road has been far from easy. In this episode, we talk with the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine about Oregon’s rapid ascent, what still stands in its way, and whether the region is making the right moves to compete with the best sparkling wine producers in the world.You can watch this episode right now on sommtv.com

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Episode 295: The holy grail of wine cellars with...

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2026/07/21

An exclusive conversation about one of the most extraordinary discoveries in the history of wine with Irakli Gilauri of Gilauri Wines & Alex Fondren.Hidden beneath a capital city lies a forgotten cellar filled with bottles dating back centuries—wines with possible ties to Napoleon, the Russian Czars, Joseph Stalin, and even the Nazis. Long considered little more than legend, this remarkable collection may be the closest thing the wine world has to a true holy grail.Subscribe to

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Episode 294: Have you tried the best wine in the world?

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2026/07/01

Our newest film, Echoes of Wine, is now streaming on SOMM TV. Experience 8,000 years of history, culture, and, of course, wine in the country of Georgia. Subscribe today at SOMMtv.com.On today’s episode:What if you haven’t tasted the best wine in the world?A winemaker in the world’s oldest winegrowing region believes no one has—but that will soon change. Irakli Gilauri is determined to prove that the world’s oldest terroir can produce wines that rival, and even surpass, the greatest wine

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24:38

Episode 293: The rebirth of wine

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2026/06/22

Ahead of the July 1 release of Echoes of Wine on SOMM TV, we tell the story of the world’s oldest winemaking nation. After enduring 8,000 years of history—and decades under Soviet rule that threatened its traditions—Georgia is experiencing a renaissance. In this episode, we meet a young winemaker from the post-Soviet generation helping restore the country’s ancient wine culture while shaping its future for generations to come.Go to sommtv.com to subscribe and look out for our new film July

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Episode 292: The Bu!!sh|t in wine: how one man...

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2026/06/17

A fake restaurant. A fake wine list. Some of the worst-reviewed Italian wines from a major wine publication.Then someone submitted that fake restaurant for an award from the same magazine. The result? One of the most revealing stories about the wine industry’s obsession with ratings, awards, and appearances. Watch this episode now on SOMM TV.Also premiering July 1: Echoes of Wine, our new original film exploring the history, culture, food, and wine of Georgia—the country where wine began.

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Episode 291: A revolution in Oregon plus ranking the...

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2026/06/11

A revolution has begun in Oregon and it could change American wine forever. After decades of experimentation, hard work, and dreams - the greatest sparkling wine producers in Oregon have banded together to create “Method Oregon”. Today we talk to two of the leading producers to find out how in the world they were able to overcome all the challenges that exist in the wine world to get everyone on the same page to start a revolution in sparkling wine. We also rank the 5 greatest sparkling

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Episode 290: The billion dollar Wine and media question

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2026/06/03

In this crossover episode with the Wine Business podcast XChateau, Jason Wise—fresh from speaking at the Harvard/UC Davis Vine to Mind Conference—joins Peter Yeung, CEO of Wente Family Vineyards and host of XChateau, for a conversation about the future of the wine and media industries.Also, don’t miss our new episodes exploring the country of Georgia, streaming now on SOMM TV. And stay tuned for our upcoming original film on Georgia’s history, culture, food, and, of course, wine—premiering

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Episode 289: The story of Ukrainian Wine

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2026/05/28

Ukraine’s history with wine stretches back thousands of years. Like many nations along the Black Sea, it has long faced conflict and pressure from powerful empires competing for its land and resources. On today’s episode, Ukraine’s leading wine expert explores the country’s ancient wine culture and the ongoing struggles that continue to shape it today. If you watch This episode on SOMM TV, it features the opening of a rare 1939 Ukrainian wine. Watch now on SOMM TV

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Episode 288: 8,000 vintages of wine in Georgia

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2026/05/16

Georgia is a country with a deep relationship to wine. For more than 8,000 continuous years, the people of Georgia have made wine, and there is not a single aspect of life it does not influence.In celebration of the new feature-length film coming to SOMM TV in July, we are telling the story of how this country — surrounded by mountains and sitting at the crossroads of Europe and Asia — became the birthplace of wine.Today’s episode was recorded live in Georgia with winemaker Shota

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Episode 287: Premiere Napa Valley

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2026/04/16

One of the biggest events in wine has just concluded in Napa Valley: the Premiere Napa Valley auction. Each year, top winemakers craft one-of-a-kind wine lots to be auctioned, creating an energy that has to be seen to be believed. Today, we speak with winemaker John Skupny, renowned winemaker Cathy Corison, and Stacey Dolan Capitani of Napa Valley Vintners to break down Napa’s past, its future, the competition between winemakers, and how an entire region comes together to position itself on

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Episode 286: How to turn a pig farm into a world...

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2026/04/10

What is harder, making wine or family? Today we tell the incredible story of Beaux Frères, a pioneer in American Pinot Noir. When Michael G. Etzel and his brother in law Robert Parker jr. (yes, that Robert Parker) found an old pig farm in Oregon, they had a hunch there might be something there. Today Beau Frères Vineyard is a staple of wine collectors and great restaurants, but it wasn't easy and it still isn't. Vinexpo Americas is coming April 29-30 in Miami, Florida and you should be

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Episode 285: There is no perfect in the kitchen

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2026/03/19

One of America’s best chefs shares what it takes to stay alive in one of the hardest professions. Philip Tessier has trained under the best won incredible awards and learned how to fail. In this candid conversation, he talks about hopes, dreams, controling anger, and the relentless pursuit of something impossible: Perfection.Vinexpo Americas is coming April 29-30 in Miami, Florida and you should be there!If you work in wine, spirits or beverages in the Americas, Vinexpo Americas is where

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Episode 284: Tim Mondavi explains it all

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2026/03/17

Tim Mondavi, the former winemaker of Opus One, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Continuum - One of America’s most important voices in wine joins the show to talk everything from premiere Napa Valley, the Judgment of Paris, spending 50 years in wine, and the future of drinking, to the importance of eating dinner together. If you work in wine, spirits or beverages in the Americas, Vinexpo Americas is where business happens. Register now and secure your free trade

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Episode 283: This is your brain on wine - with...

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2026/03/05

Two of the most influential, important, and funniest wine communicators join Jason today to have the ultimate conversation about being creative and obsessed about wine. Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly, and Cokie of Cokie’s world of wine discuss everything from obsession, ADD as a super power, social media, AI, and how to balance life and connect it all together with wine. Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch our new documentary on Casa Madero, the new world’s oldest winery.

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Episode 282: The wine draft: Islands that make wine

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2026/02/25

The wine draft is back! The SOMM TV team is joined by a famed winemaker, an expert sommelier, and a wine expert to draft the best islands that make wine around the world. Who will be the winner of this new episode of the SOMM TV wine draft? Remember you can watch this episode on SOMM TV and when you are finished go here to vote for the winner: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMYtAIEv1k/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

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