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Episode 299: The Legend of Robert Parker Sep 10, 2026

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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.

Episode 298: The mother of all Harvest Festivals Aug 21, 2026

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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 subscribe to sommtv.com to watch our special on Casa Madero and stay tuned for all new films and episodes coming to SOMM TV.

Episode 297: A marine becomes a wine importer Aug 06, 2026

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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.

Episode 296: America’s answer to Champagne Jul 30, 2026

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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

Episode 295: The holy grail of wine cellars with Irakli Gilauri & Alex Fondren Jul 21, 2026

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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 SOMMTV.com to watch our new documentary, Echoes of Wine, which has been selling out screenings. You’ll also gain access to hours of exclusive bonus content, and this is only the beginning. Stay tuned as we continue to uncover the remarkable story behind this legendary cellar.

Episode 294: Have you tried the best wine in the world? Jul 01, 2026

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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 regions on earth. After spending time with him, we’re starting to believe it.

If you’d like to follow his journey, stay tuned for our upcoming SOMM TV project about the remarkable story of Gilauri Wines, and join his newsletter at https://gilauri.com/

Episode 293: The rebirth of wine Jun 22, 2026

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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 1st.

Episode 292: The Bu!!sh|t in wine: how one man exposed the “leading” wine magazine Jun 17, 2026

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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. Subscribe at sommtv.com

Episode 291: A revolution in Oregon plus ranking the world’s top 5 sparkling wine regions Jun 11, 2026

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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 wine regions on earth and see where Oregon fits in. Don’t forget to grab tickets to the Method Oregon grand tasting and all the events July 24-25th in the Willamette Valley.
https://tickets.methodoregon.com/

Episode 290: The billion dollar Wine and media question Jun 03, 2026

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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 in early July on SOMM TV.

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