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
- A tutorial on the wines of Burgundy (00:26:10)
For the service staff at Forepaugh's Restaurant, or anyone else who would be interested!
- Tasting a truly extraordinary Washington State Red Wine (00:03:44)
2018 Andrew Will Sorella
- A brief overview of Argentine wine for the service staff at Forepaugh's Restaurant (00:12:22)
Catena Zapata, Domaine Nico and Bodega Chacra
- An overview of Italian wine (00:21:18)
A tutorial on the Italian wines on the list at Forepaugh's Restaurant
- A new Cabernet Sauvignon by the glass at Forepaugh's (00:02:29)
2023 Kathryn Goldschmidt Cabernet Sauvignon Stonemason Hill Vineyard
- Perhaps the finest Zinfandel I have ever tasted (00:04:13)
2023 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel, and we serve it by the glass at Forepaugh's!
- What you need to know about the wines of Bordeaux (00:15:51)
Left Bank, Right Bank, and more
- Two new Chardonnays by the glass at Forepaugh's (00:05:24)
2023 Sonoma Cutrer "les Pierres" and 2024 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay
- Tasting 1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia (00:04:43)
THE iconic Napa Valley Red Blend
- A brief tutorial on sparkling wines of the world (00:18:08)
Cava, Prosecco, Domextic Sparkling Wine and Champagne
- My most embarrassing moment as a sommelier, and a perfect mature red Bordeaux (00:07:13)
2000 Chateau Lynch Bages
- Tasting 2005 Chateau Cos d'Estournel (00:06:50)
Perfection at 20 years!
- 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