Adventures Of A Black Belt Sommelier
My 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.
Tasting a truly extraordinary Washington State Red Wine
2018 Andrew Will Sorella
A brief overview of Argentine wine for the service staff at Forepaugh's Restaurant
Catena Zapata, Domaine Nico and Bodega Chacra
An overview of Italian wine
A tutorial on the Italian wines on the list at Forepaugh's Restaurant
A new Cabernet Sauvignon by the glass at Forepaugh's
2023 Kathryn Goldschmidt Cabernet Sauvignon Stonemason Hill Vineyard
Perhaps the finest Zinfandel I have ever tasted
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
Left Bank, Right Bank, and more
Two new Chardonnays by the glass at Forepaugh's
2023 Sonoma Cutrer "les Pierres" and 2024 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay
Tasting 1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia
THE iconic Napa Valley Red Blend
A brief tutorial on sparkling wines of the world
Cava, Prosecco, Domextic Sparkling Wine and Champagne
My most embarrassing moment as a sommelier, and a perfect mature red Bordeaux
2000 Chateau Lynch Bages
Tasting 2005 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
Perfection at 20 years!
Tasting the 2024 Wine Spectator Wine Of The Year
Which I don't think is deserving!
Tastingn a superb, maturish, reasonably priced Barolo
2018 Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova
Tasting a sensational Alexander Valley Zinfandel
2021 Ridge Lytton Springs
Tasting an absolutely superb Mendoza Malbec, but with one huge complaint
2018 Trivento Eolo Malbec
Tasting a perfect, mature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Colgin IX Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
A series of wonderful wine dinners at Forepaugh's Restaurant in Saint Paul MN
You can come any night at any time!
Musings on the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima
Some facts you may not be aware of
A highly regarded wine to be avoided, in my opnion
2022 Paolo Scavino Barbera d'Alba
Tasting a legendary Napa Valley red
1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Tasting an absolutely superb Barolo
2014 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Faletto
Tasting a wonderful Santa Barbara Pinot Noir
2021 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir "Isabelle"
Tasting a VERY unusual bottle of a VERY legendary wine, 1982 Chateau Petrus
A vinous time machine
Tasting a truly legendary wine, 1982 Chateau Petrus
With a fascinating back story!
Tasting 2014 Joseph Phelps Insignia
96 points from me
Two near perfect wines enjoyed Saturday night
2000 Krug Brut, 1997 Dominus
A conversation with the chef de cuisine at the world's #1 restaurant, NOMA in Copengagen
Chef Pablo Soto
Why how wine is stored is so crucial, clearly illustrated
A beautiful 2000 Chateau Pichon Lalande, a cooked 2000 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux
A conversation about Lingua Franca Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
With legendary sommelier/winery owner Larry Stone
A sensational Sonoma red blend and a simple, wonderful dish to serve with it
2016 Peter Michael les Pavots
Nine exciting wine dinners in the cellar at Forepaugh's!
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
2000 Chateau Lynch Bages
A conversation with legendary sommelier Larry Stone
Charlie Trotters, Master Sommelier, Rubicon, Lingua Franca
A magnificent California Cabernet Sauvignon
2013 Peter Michael Cabernet Sauvignon "les Pavots"
One of the most extraordinary wine experiences of my life
Visiting Colgin Cellars
Wonderful wines in Western Sonoma
Dumol Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah
Visiting a sacred place in The Napa Valley
Dunn Vineyards on Howell Mountain
Two stunning wines from a Napa winery you may not have heard of
2022 Arkenstone Estate White, 2021 Arkenstone Godward Cabernet Sauvignon
A once in a lifetime experience in the Napa Valley
Tasting incredibly rare wines with Michael Mondavi in his wine cellar
A perfect dinner in The Napa Valley
Bouchon Bistro in Yountville
