SOMM TV wine & food

On today's episode we talk to Tahmiene Momtazi from Maysara winery about the hilarious process of working with her family in the business of winemaking in Oregon's Willamette Valley.  Tahmiene makes some of the best pinot Noir in the United States and her story of how she became a winemaker is a must listen. Maysara winery will also be featured in our upcoming film "Cup of Salvation" later this year so grab their wines now.   You can watch this episode on SOMMTV.COM right now and hundreds of other episodes of award winning shows.

SOMM TV is at the Aspen Food and Wine Classic and this year we are holding a blind tasting competition with the most difficult wine: bubbles.  We are seeking out the best of the best to attempt to blind taste sparkling wines, but what really goes into knowing how to do that?  On today's pod we catch up on Aspen and talk the impossible blind tasting tournament coming soon to SOMM TV.  

Our SOMM TV original film "The Whole Animal" beat some of the biggest competition at the James Beard Awards last week, but it means a lot more than that.  The SOMM TV team discusses the award and what it could mean for food.  We also preview our upcoming competition show at Aspen food and wine classic, and Cup of Salvation.  Last chance to get SOMM TV for 50% off by using code 50OFF at www.sommtv.com 

On today's podcast we talk about Pinot Noir and about an extraordinary Sonoma vineyard that was built on a dream.  Diane Carpenter of Ross Knoll Vineyard and Kelly Cornett of "A Cork in the Road" join Jason Wise to talk about this finicky, wonderful grape and discuss some of the great places it grows best.  You can get the wines talked about in this podcast at https://www.dianecarpenter.org/wines.  

Famed winemaker Steve Matthiasson discusses the artistry of crafting rosé wines, exploring its global significance, quality steps, and aging potential. The podcast delves into the versatility of rosé in culinary pairings and throughout the seasons, challenging misconceptions and highlighting its value in the wine market.

We need to talk about Chardonnay, a grape that makes some of the greatest wines on earth, but also might be the most over exposed.  When we talk Chablis we talk about the best and most pure of what Chardonnay is and we are due to discuss this high acid wine.  Today's pod sees legendary winemaker Christian Moreau join Jason Wise and Claire Coppi to talk about how the United States has messed up this grape and also go deep on one of the best white wines on the dinner table.  For 50% off SOMMTV go to SOMMTV.COM and enter 50OFF for a very limited time!

Nicolas Deslauriers is a wine collector, loves to find new wines and travel to drink them where they were made.  Nicolas Deslauriers is also one of the most known enforcers in Hockey and gets paid to fight on the ice, this has led to some issues with his smelling and tasting wine.  On today's podcast Jason Wise, Claire Coppi and Nicolas Deslauriers discuss the violent profession of collecting wine.

Master Sommelier and SOMM Film alumni Sabato Sagaria has quickly become one of America's most successful restauranteurs.  He has set his talents on reopening the storied 1/5th restaurant in New York City and on today's podcast we break down the challenges, excitement, and weight of history on his job. 

SOMM TV is nominated for a James Beard award for a second straight year, this time for our original film "The Whole Animal".  We talk about what that award means and James Beard's legacy in the culinary world, then Jason Wise speaks with Alex Monsour who composed the orchestral score for the Whole Animal to talk about how the music came together and how important music is in films.  You can watch "The Whole Animal" right now on SOMMTV.COM and if you are not a subscriber use the code 50OFF for half off an entire year of the streaming service while this offer lasts.

Stanley Cup winning Hockey player Cam Ward and his partner Jason Earnest join the podcast today to talk about "Vineyard 36" in Napa Valley which has become a staple amongst NHL players celebrating victory.  There is a very special offer to get a year of SOMM TV for only 25$! go to SOMMTV.COM and use code: NHLWINE to get SOMM TV on all your devices for only 25$, but don't wait, these will disappear fast.