Ahead of the July 1 release of Echoes of Wine on SOMM TV, we tell the story of the world’s oldest winemaking nation. After enduring 8,000 years of history—and decades under Soviet rule that threatened its traditions—Georgia is experiencing a renaissance. In this episode, we meet a young winemaker from the post-Soviet generation helping restore the country’s ancient wine culture while shaping its future for generations to come.

Go to sommtv.com to subscribe and look out for our new film July 1st.

A fake restaurant. A fake wine list. Some of the worst-reviewed Italian wines from a major wine publication.
Then someone submitted that fake restaurant for an award from the same magazine.  The result? One of the most revealing stories about the wine industry’s obsession with ratings, awards, and appearances. Watch this episode now on SOMM TV.

Also premiering July 1: Echoes of Wine, our new original film exploring the history, culture, food, and wine of Georgia—the country where wine began.  Subscribe at sommtv.com

A revolution has begun in Oregon and it could change American wine forever.  After decades of experimentation, hard work, and dreams - the greatest sparkling wine producers in Oregon have banded together to create “Method Oregon”.  Today we talk to two of the leading producers to find out how in the world they were able to overcome all the challenges that exist in the wine world to get everyone on the same page to start a revolution in sparkling wine.  We also rank the 5 greatest sparkling wine regions on earth and see where Oregon fits in.   Don’t forget to grab tickets to  the Method Oregon grand tasting and all the events July 24-25th in the Willamette Valley.

https://tickets.methodoregon.com/

In this crossover episode with the Wine Business podcast XChateau, Jason Wise—fresh from speaking at the Harvard/UC Davis Vine to Mind Conference—joins Peter Yeung, CEO of Wente Family Vineyards and host of XChateau, for a conversation about the future of the wine and media industries.

Also, don’t miss our new episodes exploring the country of Georgia, streaming now on SOMM TV. And stay tuned for our upcoming original film on Georgia’s history, culture, food, and, of course, wine—premiering in early July on SOMM TV.

Ukraine’s history with wine stretches back thousands of years. Like many nations along the Black Sea, it has long faced conflict and pressure from powerful empires competing for its land and resources. On today’s episode, Ukraine’s leading wine expert explores the country’s ancient wine culture and the ongoing struggles that continue to shape it today. If you watch This episode on SOMM TV, it features the opening of a rare 1939 Ukrainian wine. Watch now on SOMM TV https://sommtv.vhx.tv/videos/a-1939-ukrainian-wine-a-nation-s-history-in-a-glass

Georgia is a country with a deep relationship to wine. For more than 8,000 continuous years, the people of Georgia have made wine, and there is not a single aspect of life it does not influence.

In celebration of the new feature-length film coming to SOMM TV in July, we are telling the story of how this country — surrounded by mountains and sitting at the crossroads of Europe and Asia — became the birthplace of wine.

Today’s episode was recorded live in Georgia with winemaker Shota Nastroshvili of Teliani Valley.

Make sure to visit SOMM TV to subscribe. Our new feature-length film about Georgia premieres in early July, and this episode can also be watched on SOMM TV.

One of the biggest events in wine has just concluded in Napa Valley: the Premiere Napa Valley auction. Each year, top winemakers craft one-of-a-kind wine lots to be auctioned, creating an energy that has to be seen to be believed. 

Today, we speak with winemaker John Skupny, renowned winemaker Cathy Corison, and Stacey Dolan Capitani of Napa Valley Vintners to break down Napa’s past, its future, the competition between winemakers, and how an entire region comes together to position itself on the world stage.  You can also watch extended interviews and see the auction on SOMM TV, our video streaming service.

To get tickets to the upcoming Napa Barrel Auction use this link and get 3 tickets for the price of four!

http://www.nvv.li/sommtv

What is harder, making wine or family?  Today we tell the incredible story of Beaux Frères, a pioneer in American Pinot Noir.  When Michael G. Etzel and his brother in law Robert Parker jr. (yes, that Robert Parker) found an old pig farm in Oregon, they had a hunch there might be something there.  Today Beau Frères Vineyard is a staple of wine collectors and great restaurants, but it wasn't easy and it still isn't.  

Vinexpo Americas is coming April 29-30 in Miami, Florida and you should be there!
If you work in wine, spirits or beverages in the Americas, Vinexpo Americas is where business happens. Register now and secure your free trade badge.

https://vinexpo-americas.com/newfront/about-the-show?utm_source=lealb&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=relais 

One of America’s best chefs shares what it takes to stay alive in one of the hardest professions.  Philip Tessier has trained under the best won incredible awards and learned how to fail.  In this candid conversation, he talks about hopes, dreams, controling anger, and the relentless pursuit of something impossible: Perfection.

Vinexpo Americas is coming April 29-30 in Miami, Florida and you should be there!
If you work in wine, spirits or beverages in the Americas, Vinexpo Americas is where business happens. Register now and secure your free trade badge.

https://vinexpo-americas.com/newfront/about-the-show?utm_source=lealb&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=relais 

Tim Mondavi, the former winemaker of Opus One, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Continuum - One of  America’s most important voices in wine joins the  show to talk everything from premiere Napa Valley, the Judgment of Paris, spending 50 years in wine,  and the future of drinking, to the importance of eating dinner together.   

If you work in wine, spirits or beverages in the Americas, Vinexpo Americas is where business happens. Register now and secure your free trade badge.

https://vinexpo-americas.com/newfront/about-the-show?utm_source=lealb&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=relais 

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