Hoythillsomm

Adventures Of A Black Belt Sommelier

Arts EN ↓ 100 episodes

My podcast will cover topics related to wine, food, restaurants, travel and martial arts. I have over 50 years experience in the wine and hospitality industries at the highest level. Additionally, I am a fourth degree black belt in Wado-Ryu karate with additional study of Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I will even occasionally throw in a story from my incredible career.

Author

Hoythillsomm

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Arts

Podcast website

Hoythillsomm.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Tasting three legendary wines Video 05.07.2026

2001 JL Chave Hermitage, 2003 Vega Sicilia Unico, 1997 Jopseh Phelps Insignia

A fabulous Loire Valley white wine with brunch Video 08.06.2026

2019 Domaine des Baumard Clos du Papillon

A sensational young Napa Valley Red Video 27.05.2026

2021 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

Opening a superb, mature northern Rhone red wine Video 26.05.2026

2005 Pierre Gaillard Cote Rotie

An unforgettable dinner at The French Laundry Video 07.05.2026

With incredible wines!

Day three at The French Laundry Video 02.05.2026

An incredible dinner

Night #2 at The French Laundry Video 29.04.2026

Incredible

A night at The French Laundry Video 28.04.2026

As a sommelier

Dinner at a superb Napa Valley Restaurant Video 27.04.2026

Bouchon

Exciting news from Adventures Of a Black Belt Sommelier Video 25.04.2026

Guest sommelier at The French Laundry next week!

Tasting a perfect, mature Red Bordeaux Video 22.04.2026

2000 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion in magnum

Two exciting new wine devices Video 10.04.2026

The Repour and The Wand

Tasting one of the most special wines of my life 15.03.2026

1976 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Another exciting new wine for the list at Forepaugh's Video 05.03.2026

2001 Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage

An exciting addition to the Forepaugh's wine list Video 03.03.2026

1976 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Two sensational, surprising Pinot Noirs 23.02.2026

Bodega Chacra and Domaine Nico

New Wines By The Glass at Forepaugh's Video 18.02.2026

Beginning Friday, 2/20/26

What makes an excellent restaurant wine program? Video 16.02.2026

Selection, professionalism and service

Tasting two superb, mature Franch Red wines Video 16.02.2026

2009 Chateau de Pommard Pommard and 2009 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape

Valentine's Day wines at Forepaugh's Video 12.02.2026

Champagne, Saint-Amour, Cotes du Rhone, Port

Tasting two magnificent Sonoma Coast wines Video 10.02.2026

2015 Marcassin Chardonnay Estate and 2015 Marcassin Pinot Noir Estate

Four "other" red grapes Video 10.02.2026

Zinfandel, Primitivo, Cabernet Franc and Mourvedre

New wines by the glass at Forepaugh's! Video 04.02.2026

An incredible selection!

Tasting a magnificent Red Bordeaux Video 02.02.2026

2009 Chateau Cos d'Estournel

Four "other" red grape varieties Video 02.02.2026

Grenache, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Gamay

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