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Episode 110: Sparklers Apr 28, 2022

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In celebration of the James Beard nomination, the cast of Sparklers chats with director Jason Wise as they all share stories and thoughts from filming the 13-episode cooking competition and wine pairing show.

Episode 109: Chartreuse Apr 21, 2022

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Jason Wise and Jay Fletcher, Master Sommelier and Chartreuse superfan, explore the world of this French herbal liqueur. Chartreuse, it’s not just a color! You won’t want to miss this fun convo between two friends as they dive into the history, the complexity, and the best ways to drink it.

Episode 108: Starting a Vineyard Apr 14, 2022

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Longtime friends get together and share the highs and lows, and some very muddy moments, of starting a vineyard as Jason Wise talks with John Adams, sound engineer for all the SOMM films, and Megan Adams of Wildsound Wine. This married powerhouse moved to Oregon a few years ago to plant 5 acres of vines, maintain the vines, and make their own wine. All by themselves. They don’t hold back on this podcast as they share what was easy, what was hard, and what was crazy difficult. If you’ve ever wanted to start a vineyard, you don’t want to miss this one.

Episode 107: Great Movie Drinkers Apr 08, 2022

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Host Jason Wise shakes up a martini with Wine Expert Jonah Beer as they pick their top 5 greatest movie drinkers. These are the characters that inspired trends and made us paint a picture of what drinking alcohol looks like for better or worse on the silver screen. This episode is brought to you by our new special, "Drink a Bottle" filmed on the edge of Mount Vesuvius in Italy, streaming now on your favorite SOMM TV device.

Episode 106: The Case for Vermouth Mar 23, 2022

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In honor of Vermouth Day, Jason Wise talks to SOMM TV cast member Jeff Porter about the criminally misunderstood beverage known as Vermouth. What is it? Where is it from? Why should we finally respect it? All of this and more is answered, so get that martini glass ready for a reckoning.

Episode 105: Talk Guinness to Me Mar 11, 2022

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In celebration of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day, Jason Wise and Jonah Beer each crack open a Guinness as they swap stories (and facts) about Guinness, including excerpts from Jonah's travel journal when he visited Ireland as a young lad.

Episode 104: Wine Purgatory Mar 04, 2022

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Jason Wise and winemaker Steve Matthiasson sit down to chat about tough wine experiences, or sorta tough, but these are fun ones you won't want to miss.
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Episode 103: Viognier Showdown Feb 25, 2022

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Jason Wise and Shakera Jones take the gloves off for this one and finally get to the heart of why Viognier is such a divisive grape. A hint for listeners, they're not on the same side.

Episode 102: One on One with Yannick Benjamin Feb 18, 2022

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Jason Wise and Yannick Benjamin, restaurateur and 2021 Wine Enthusiast’s sommelier/beverage director of the year, discuss the struggles the restaurant industry has endured the last two years, opening a restaurant during the pandemic, and the new film Saving the Restaurant, now streaming on SOMM TV.

Episode 101: Syrah Day Feb 16, 2022

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Jason Wise and Claire Coppi pour a glass of Côte-Rôtie as they sit down to talk all about Syrah in celebration of International Syrah Day.

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