Adventures Of A Black Belt Sommelier
Religion og åndelighetHelseMy podcast will cover topics related to wine, food, restaurants, travel and martial arts. I have over 50 years experience in the wine and hospitality industries at the highest level. Additionally, I am a fourth degree black belt in Wado-Ryu karate with additional study of Aikido and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I will even occasionally throw in a story from my incredible career.
Siste episoder av Adventures Of A Black Belt Sommelier podcast
- Tasting the 2024 Wine Spectator Wine Of The Year (00:06:54)
Which I don't think is deserving!
- Tastingn a superb, maturish, reasonably priced Barolo (00:03:13)
2018 Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova
- Tasting a sensational Alexander Valley Zinfandel (00:05:53)
2021 Ridge Lytton Springs
- Tasting an absolutely superb Mendoza Malbec, but with one huge complaint (00:06:40)
2018 Trivento Eolo Malbec
- Tasting a perfect, mature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (00:05:18)
2006 Colgin IX Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- A series of wonderful wine dinners at Forepaugh's Restaurant in Saint Paul MN (00:11:42)
You can come any night at any time!
- Musings on the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima (00:07:32)
Some facts you may not be aware of
- A highly regarded wine to be avoided, in my opnion (00:03:27)
2022 Paolo Scavino Barbera d'Alba
- Tasting a legendary Napa Valley red (00:03:25)
1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia
- Tasting an absolutely superb Barolo (00:05:51)
2014 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Faletto
- Tasting a wonderful Santa Barbara Pinot Noir (00:05:22)
2021 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir "Isabelle"
- Tasting a VERY unusual bottle of a VERY legendary wine, 1982 Chateau Petrus (00:10:15)
A vinous time machine
- Tasting 2014 Joseph Phelps Insignia (00:04:36)
96 points from me
- Two near perfect wines enjoyed Saturday night (00:10:07)
2000 Krug Brut, 1997 Dominus
- A conversation with the chef de cuisine at the world's #1 restaurant, NOMA in Copengagen (00:50:05)
Chef Pablo Soto
- Why how wine is stored is so crucial, clearly illustrated (00:06:54)
A beautiful 2000 Chateau Pichon Lalande, a cooked 2000 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux
- A conversation about Lingua Franca Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (00:22:39)
With legendary sommelier/winery owner Larry Stone
- A sensational Sonoma red blend and a simple, wonderful dish to serve with it (00:08:23)
2016 Peter Michael les Pavots
- Nine exciting wine dinners in the cellar at Forepaugh's! (00:05:52)
Turley Cellars, Once and Future Wines, Domaine du Pegau, Angelo Gaja, Chateau Musar, 5 100 point wines, 5 98 point wines, 5 important female winemakers, Colfin Cellars
- An embarrassing story and a fabulous mature red Bordeaux (00:07:15)
2000 Chateau Lynch Bages
- A conversation with legendary sommelier Larry Stone (01:12:45)
Charlie Trotters, Master Sommelier, Rubicon, Lingua Franca
- A magnificent California Cabernet Sauvignon (00:07:29)
2013 Peter Michael Cabernet Sauvignon "les Pavots"
- One of the most extraordinary wine experiences of my life (00:17:09)
Visiting Colgin Cellars
- Wonderful wines in Western Sonoma (00:10:24)
Dumol Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah
- Visiting a sacred place in The Napa Valley (00:11:23)
Dunn Vineyards on Howell Mountain