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

Category

Arts

Podcast website

Hoythillsomm.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

What is wine? Video 26.01.2026

For the service staff at Forepaugh's

The best "Bang for the Buck" white wine Video 21.01.2026

Petite Frog!

Eight other white grapes Video 19.01.2026

There's more than Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Riesling!

Tasting an indestructible wine Video 19.01.2026

Broadbent Fine Rich Sweet Madeira, stored horribly for a long time

Tasting a truly extraordinary California Pinot Noir Video 15.01.2026

2013 Kosta Brown Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

Que Syrah, Syrah Video 12.01.2026

A brief tutorial on Syrah around the world

Three new beverages by the glass at Forepaugh's Video 08.01.2026

Proxies Crisp White, Proxies Big Red, Pine Ridge "Traveler's Series" Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting three Pinot Noirs 07.01.2026

One fabulous, one hanging in there, one undrinkable

New Year's Eve wines at Forepaugh's Video 27.12.2025

An overview of the wine service for NYE

It's been an incredible life Video 22.12.2025

All these people I have met over the years

A class on Merlot Video 22.12.2025

For the service staff at Forepaugh's restaurant

Tasting a wonderful Provencal red wine Video 16.12.2025

2021 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge Cuvee Lulu et Lucien

A short (!) class on Malbec Video 15.12.2025

For the staff at Forepaugh's

A hilarious personal story about the Army Navy football game Video 13.12.2025

Losing and finding the defensive game plans

New dessert wines at Forepaugh's Video 11.12.2025

France, Spain and Portugal

Blind tasting a superb Super Tuscan red Video 11.12.2025

2021 Sette Ponti Oreno

A class on Sauvignon Blancs of the world Video 07.12.2025

For the service staff at Forepaugh's

Robert Parker was very wrong about this wine! Video 07.12.2025

1995 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages

Tasting a perfect Barbaresco Video 05.12.2025

2016 Gaja Barbaresco Sori Tildin

Tasting a truly extraordinary Napa Valley Red Video 03.12.2025

2007 Rudd Estate Proprietary Red

Barolo by the glass at Forepaugh's! Video 03.12.2025

With the fresh shite Alban truffles

Tasting 2008 Dom Perignon Video 01.12.2025

From a magnum!

A brief tutorial on Pinot Noir Video 01.12.2025

For the service staff at Forepaugh's

Forepaugh's Preshift Video 29.11.2025

11/29/2025

Tasting a fabulous, mature Tuscan red Video 29.11.2025

2006 Tignanello

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