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Episode 249: Food Regulation in America Apr 23, 2025

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The government is making cuts to the USDA and the FDA which inspect and regulate our food in the United States, but what does that mean? On today’s episode we speak with 4th generation butcher - Katie Flannery about what these agencies actually do and how they impact her job of making some of the greatest dry aged steaks in the world. To get 50% off of our blind tasting wine card game ~ go to blindersgame.com

Episode 248: The greatest songs that feature wine with Pat Monahan, Lead singer of “Train” Apr 11, 2025

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On today’s episode Jason is joined by Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band “Train”. They talk about his wine project and count down their top songs that feature wine. To the wine and spirits professionals listening... Get ready for Vinexpo America 2025, the premier event http://vinexpo-america.com and secure your place at Vinexpo America 2025 use code VAMERICA25 to claim a complementary badge, on the Vinexpo America website.

Episode 247: Gamay I have another glass? Mar 29, 2025

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Gamay has graduated from a darling of somms and winemakers to a full fledge wine of casual and regular wine drinkers. On today’s podcast we are re-airing this episode with newly named winemaker at Opus one: Meghan Zobeck and Wildsound Wine winemaker: John Adams to discuss one of their favorite grapes and why it has become so popular. To get our blind tasting card game “Blinders” for 50% off - go to blindersgame.com and get the best easter gift this season!

Episode 246: Can fruit wine get some respect? Mar 12, 2025

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Can fine wine be made with more than just grapes? Today we speak to esteemed Napa winemakers Steve and Jill Matthiasson about the oldest and possibly most under appreciated kind of wine. Today’s episode is brought to you by Auction Napa Valley. To register for a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend the greatest barrel tasting in the United States, go to this link: https://www.sommtv.com/anv2025. No purchase necessary.

Episode 245: Wine in movie cameos are back! Feb 12, 2025

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We are back to break down four films that have important wines in them. On today’s episode: Inglorious Basterds, Ratatouille, Pig, and The girl with the dragon Tattoo and the bottles found in those films are discussed. Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com for the best in wine & food!

Episode 244: Can wine survive the trade war? Feb 07, 2025

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The heart and soul of the wine and food world is really about where it is grown, made, and ultimately where it comes from. On today’s podcast, Jonah Beer of True North imports, a small family importer of Italian and Burgundy wines returns the podcast to put a real perspective on the current trade war and how the threats alone may prove deadly to the way we used to know wine in the United States.

Episode 243: The Tariffs are coming! The Tariffs are coming! Jan 21, 2025

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As the new president begins to make good on many of his campaign promises and threats, economists and business owners wait in fear to hear what will become of “The promise to introduce wide and sweeping tariffs across the board”. On today’s podcast we speak to journalist Jessica Dupuy about how the wine, restaurant, food industry, and yes - your grocery prices will be affected by what looks to be the invasion of tariffs at the borders. Listeners can get 50% off SOMM TV by going to sommtv.com and entering code: sommtv2025

Episode 242: Drinking with Kyle and Joel Jan 17, 2025

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To honor the legacy of acclaimed filmmaker & wine drinker David Lynch who passed away this week, today’s episode of the SOMM TV Podcast will be taken over by winemaker and acting legend Kyle MacLachlan (“Twin Peaks” & “Blue Velvet”) & his good friend and fellow actor Joel McHale of “The Bear” and “Community”. They open several bottles and have a hilarious conversation about hollywood, wine, and how these worlds collide. The second bottle opened is the wine director David Lynch gave Kyle before filming and with it comes the story of one of cinema’s greatest partnerships to honor the great Director. You can watch this episode now on SOMMTV.com

Episode 241: A cancer warning on wine bottles? Something feels strange… Jan 09, 2025

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There has been a large amount of anti-alcohol messaging in the last few years and just recently the Surgeon General has made clear the intention to place a cancer warning on all alcoholic beverages including wine, placing wine in the same category as cigarettes. On the podcast today Jason is joined by wine writer Jessica Dupuy to discuss this massive step and what implications it may have for the drinks business. We also ask the question: is there someone or something else besides health behind this story?

Episode 240: The Wine Draft: Wine Regions Dec 26, 2024

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Buckle up friends, because on this episode, we draft wine regions. Join Jason Wise, sommelier Claire Coppi, winemaker and importer Jonah Beer, and film producer / wine collector Jackson Myers to assemble the greatest wine regions on earth for a chance to win all the glory, also streaming on SOMMTV.com in video form. All wine regions of the world are on the table and everything is on the line. After listening / watching, vote for who won our second wine draft here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEDpY_Sy8Mc/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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