How much of what we believe about wine is actually true? On today's podcast Jason Wise is joined by renowned author and professor of the history of science at Harvard University - Steven Shapin. As a historian and a lover of wine, Steven has asked some profound questions about ...Show more
Episode 209: Dating in wine country
What is it like to be single in wine country? Renowned winemaker Megan Zobeck / SOMM TV cast member joins the podcast today to talk about what it’s like to date in Napa Valley and why it is hilariously worse than the challenges of making great wine. After listening, make sure to ...Show more
Episode 208: Wine cameos in movies 3
We are back! Filmmaker Jason Wise and wine expert Jonah Beer dive back into famous moments where wine makes appearances in Film and Television. On today’s podcast we breakdown a champagne in “Jurassic Park”, Pierce Brosnan’s wine taste in “Thomas Crown Affair”, Nazi wine in “B ...Show more
Episode 207: America’s most drank Chardonnay
Today we tell the story of America’s most popular and most drank Chardonnay. Joining us are educator Gillian Handleman and Wine Master Randy Ullom of Jackson Family Wines to tell us first hand how an idea turned into the biggest most popular wine the United States has ever seen. ...Show more
Episode 206: The state of Napa tourism
How is Napa wine Tourism doing so far in 2024? Today we are checking in with creators of the Cuvée app to understand the state of wine tourism and hear about how they are revolutionizing how we visit this iconic wine region.