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Pietro Russo MW and the Brilliance of Grillo
Pietro Russo is the third Master of Wine in Italy and part of the group of Italian MW's who are now being referred to as the "Three Muscateers" (coined by Stevie Kim of VinItaly). ...
Jeremy Hart and Somm.AI
On today's show, Mark catches up with Jeremy Hart, co-founder of Somm.ai. Jeremy Hart is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, ...
Pierangelo Tommasi and the Contemporary Amarone
On today's show, Jessica catches up with PIerangelo Tommasi who is the Managing Director of Tomassi Family Estates and one of nine family members who make up the 4th generation of ...
Erika Abate with Enrico Serafino
Jessica and Mark follow up the last episode on Piedmont with a more in depth discussion of Alta Langa while focusing on one of the pioneers of sparkling wine in Piedmont, Enrico Se...
David Way and the Study of Piedmont
On today's show, Jessica digs into Piedmont with wine writer and educator David Way. David spent the last 4 years traveling to Piedmont and researching the widest array of topics ...
Matt Dees and Extreme Winemaking in Santa Barbara
Matt Dees is the winemaker for sister properties Jonata and the Hilt. Matt and Jessica catch up about all things Santa Barbara from soils and geography to the more philosophical a...
Manfred Ing, Winemaker of Querciabella, on the Diversity of Chianti Classico
Manfred has been the winemaker at Querciabella since 2010. He comes to Italia via his home country of South Africa, to New Zealand, California and beyond. Based on his passion, h...
Chris Brundrett and Growing Wine in Texas
Chris Brundrett is co-founder and CEO of William Chris Wine Company and William Chris Vineyards. Chris and Jessica catch up on the state of the Texas industry and the origins of W...
Somm Secrets: Patrick Olds on Blind Tasting, Restaurants, and Enjoying the Journey
On today's show, we have Patrick Olds, wine director of MML Hospitality based in Austin, TX. Patrick digs into the roll of a wine director as mentor and educator, as well as his p...
Somm Secrets: Brandon Kerne and the Art of Retail
On today's show, Jessica and Mark take a deep dive into buy and collecting wine with Brandon Kerne MS, chief of operations at the AOC Wine Group. This is a multi-faceted organizat...
Somm Secrets: Molly Austad on Sicily and What's Hot at Bludorn
Molly Austad is wine director at one of our favorite spots in Houston: Bludorn, Navy Blue, and the upcoming Bar Bludorn. She digs into the process of being a wine director for a m...
Somm Secrets: Steven McDonald MS talks world-class lists, Piedmont, and Madeira
On today's show, we have on Steven McDonald Master Sommelier and Executive Wine Director of Pappa's Bros. Steakhouse in Houston and Dallas. We dig into so many topics from learnin...
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