SOMM TV wine & food

Prior to Prohibition, Los Angeles was the heart of winemaking in California. Jason Wise speaks with Matthew Kaner about the history of wine in Los Angeles and then talks with Mark Blatty, a Los Angeles winemaker and a leader in the Los Angeles wine movement.

Jason Wise and Matthew Kaner discuss Rudy Kurniawan, who was convicted of wine fraud and the subject of the movie Sour Grapes. Don't miss this episode where they dive into the subject of counterfeiting wine and share their personal experiences with Rudy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.comYou 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/45ZhWS4

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.

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