Episode 300: The Winery Architect

Everything is bigger in Texas—including its wine story. In this episode of the SOMM TV Podcast, Jason is joined by Texas native and wine writer Jessica Dupuy, author of The Wines of Southwest U.S.A., for a long-overdue deep dive into one of America’s oldest wine-growing states. From its rich winemaking history and diverse wine regions to the people and culture shaping its future, we’re exploring everything you need to know about Texas wine. So grab a glass and join us as we head deep into the Lone Star State.Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com for the best in food and wine content, films, and shows.  Want to purchase bulk subscriptions for your members and staff?  Email [email protected]

We are back by popular demand with another episode of wines that appear in important movies - timed perfectly for the season.  The films discussed by Jason and Jonah today include “Rear Window”, “Get Out”, “Misery”, and “Rosemary’s baby”, but you’ll have to listen to hear about the wines.  Don’t forget to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch all of our content and stay tuned for our new films coming soon to our apps worldwide.

Canada once purchased nearly 20% of American wine and spirits. Today, that number has dropped to virtually zero. What happened, and what does it mean for American winemakers? Acclaimed Napa Valley winemaker Steve Matthiasson joins Jason to discuss the collapse of one of America’s most important export markets, the state of the wine industry, and this year’s harvest.Plus, we want to hear from you! Send your questions for our upcoming mailbag episode to [email protected] don’t miss our new SOMM TV original special, “The Taste of Art,” streaming now at SOMMTV.com.

We have a brand new special documentary streaming on SOMM TV right now called “The Taste of Art”!  To celebrate, we have acclaimed writer Jessica  Dupuy to talk about Franciacorta and a very special winery there where a man has mixed art and wine.  Make sure to go to sommtv.com to stream the new film and go to https://www.jessicadupuy.com/shop to get Jessica’s new book “Italianity”.

Happy World Sake Day! James Beard Award–winning sake expert Courtney Kaplan of OTOTO joins Jason to explore the past, present, and uncertain future of one of the world’s most storied drinks. As Japan changes and sake finds a new audience abroad, can this centuries-old tradition survive a major cultural shift?Plus, subscribe to SOMMTV.com to watch our upcoming special, Tasting Art, exploring a magical winery in Northern Italy.

Edouard Touton is one of the most respected French architects working in the world of wine. Today, we speak with him about what goes into designing a space that must function as both a working winery and a destination for visitors. How do architecture, winemaking, and hospitality come together—and what is it like working with the personalities behind the vineyards and the wines?Don’t forget to subscribe to SOMM TV at sommtv.com, where you can watch our upcoming original, The Taste of Art, coming soon.

Today we dive into the legend of the most influential wine professional ever.  We speak to two Masters of wine, one who considers him a mentor, another who got into a famous public fight with him.  Go to SOMMTV.COM to subscribe to our streaming service with hundreds of exclusive episodes and award winning films.

Harvest is here. For over five centuries, grapes have been harvested for wine in the Mexican high desert—and where there is harvest, there are parties. But not like this one.Today, Jason Wise is at Casa Madero, the oldest winery in the New World, where an extraordinary event takes place each year to celebrate the harvest, blending Indigenous and Christian traditions.Let us take you through the smoke, the fire, the music, and the wine of the greatest harvest festival on Earth.Make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch our special on Casa Madero and stay tuned for all new films and episodes coming to SOMM TV.

Recorded live in Napa at the Cameo cinema, this is the story of how Kirk Parsons, of Parsons fine wines - went from the Marines to a leader in importing wines from Georgia to the United States.  You can watch this episode and hundreds of other original shows and films at sommtv.com and on our apps on all devices. 

Can Oregon become one of the world’s great sparkling wine regions? It has already made remarkable progress, but the road has been far from easy. In this episode, we talk with the Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine about Oregon’s rapid ascent, what still stands in its way, and whether the region is making the right moves to compete with the best sparkling wine producers in the world.You can watch this episode right now on sommtv.com