SOMM TV wine & food

We wrap up our coverage of the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen with Little Nell Sommeliers Rachael Liggett-Draper and Jon Koch. Find out what wines were most popular, how many bottles sold, and some fun thoughts on the last four days of non-stop wine. Make sure to go to SOMMTV.com for lots of great content from the festival.

The parties are in full swing here at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen! Jason Wise, Claire Coppi, and George Walker break down the rumors and parties happening here in Aspen.  Don't forget to subscribe to SOMMTV.COM to subscribe for hundreds of hours of original films and shows including coverage of the FW Classic.

It is the first official day at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen and we are here for a quick update on our shows coming to SOMM TV and what is happening here on the ground.  We discuss our favorite wines we have tried so far.  Make sure to go to SOMMTV.com for daily episodes from the festival.

Straight from Aspen, Jason Wise talks with May Selby from The Little Nell about the upcoming days at this year's FOOD & WINE Classic as well as favorite hangover cures with Claire Coppi.

Let's be honest, we all have that one food or drink that we can no longer enjoy because of an unfavorable experience with it. Jason Wise is joined by Shakera Jones and Anthony Zhang to share their taste aversions and maybe a few embarrassing stories. 

Jason Wise and Katie Flannery, 3rd generation butcher and star of The Whole Animal, discuss the different types of steak, the best steak to order in a restaurant, and how much the bone really matters when cooking. To learn more about Flannery Beef, visit: https://www.flannerybeef.com/ To learn more about The Whole Animal, visit: https://www.sommtv.com/the-whole-animal

With Jason’s latest feature film just around the corner, we turn the mic around this episode and have Nicole MacKay, SOMM TV Magazine editor, interview Jason about the creation of the film and stories from behind the scenes. If you’re in Chicago, the premiere is on May 26th at the Music Box theatre: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films/the-whole-animal To find out about more screenings, visit: https:...

Jason and Chef Kim Alter (also awesome butcher and A+ restaurateur) dive into the topic of rotating menus, seasonal ingredients, sourcing quality ingredients, and the upcoming film The Whole Animal. To learn more about Kim’s restaurant, visit: https://www.nightbirdrestaurant.com/ For screening information on The Whole Animal, visit: https://www.sommtv.com/the-whole-animal

It's almost BBQ season so get your grills and wine selections ready! Jason Wise and Claire Coppi share what to pair with their favorite meats and treats. *For information on the Chicago premiere of the new film, The Whole Animal, visit: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films/the-whole-animal

Jason Wise, Sabato Sagaria MS, and Carlton McCoy MS discuss those 70s cocktails that strike all sorts of memories and stories. Get your Galliano ready! *For information and tickets on The Whole Animal premiere in Chicago on May 26th, visit: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films/the-whole-animal

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.  

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.

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.  You can experience the spirit of the family-owned, organic Matthiasson Winery for yourself with their exclusive wine pack, available through SOMM TV. As a special bonus, Matthiasson are also offering free shipping for new customers: https://bit.l...

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.

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.

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. 

It's the 100th episode of the SOMM TV podcast! And who better to mark the occasion than the original SOMM films star, Ian Cauble. Jason and Ian get down to brass tacks with hot topics from the SOMM films (don’t mention the switched wines. Or maybe do), their 13 year friendship, and what Ian’s doing, and drinking, now.

With the announcement of Kitá Winery closing, Jason Wise and Elaine Chukan Brown talk about Tara Gomez, her journey as a winemaker, representation in the wine world, and more.

Furmint Day is coming up so Jason Wise and Claire Coppi sit down to talk all about the grape and the wine it produces in Hungary's Tokaj region. Then Jason is joined by Anthony Zhang to discuss wine news including the recent acquisition of family wineries by larger companies.

Jason Wise and Sabato Sagaria, MS sit down to talk all about Amaro, the Italian herbal liqueur. They share their favorite types of Amaro, the history, as well as some fun quips at each other. After all, these two go back a long time.

Jason Wise and Claire Coppi discuss the three things they'd love to see more of in 2022 and the three things they'd like to see less of, or actually, go away in 2022.