Drink Something AMAZING! -A Wine Podcast-
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThe Somm & The Yoga Mom are all about taking the fear out of wine & wine education. Pop in the earbuds, Pour yourself a glass & let's Drink Something AMAZING!
(Originally "SOMM-Thing To Drink About", we rebranded to focus on what we are all really looking for: Amazing wines that we can feel good about drinking with confidence!)
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Episodes
Christi, Alex & The Path of Gold!
February 15, 2024 03:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIt's happening again- Christi & Alex have found time to share a glass & record!! What have they got in thier glass this week? It's always fun to follow them as they work through the Five S's of evalutation - using all of thier senses to explore a wine & then sharing what they think. Alex brings years of experiance in the wine industry to each wine & Christi brings her enthusiasm! So Pop In The Earbuds, Pour a Glass, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING! . . . . . . . . . . . Paso d'Oro Cabern...
Christi, Alex & The Charmat of Secrets!
January 30, 2024 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBNot all that sparkles is gold, and not all wine that sparkles is made the same! It's light, it's bright & it's full of bubbles- which for those of you playing the home game already narrows the field! But where in the world do these bubbles come from? Germany? France? California? Tasmania!?! With so many amazing sparkling wines to choose from, what have Christi & Alex got in their glass this week? Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and join us as they Drink Something Amazing! ....
Christi, Alex & The Common Language!
January 12, 2024 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBChristi & Alex are sharing a wine that is found close to home, but world's away in quality and class. It all starts from a grape with humble roots born in France that has found a home on the West Coast, and through the machinations of time & man, ended up in their glass. What wine are they trying this time? Why is it special? What's the story and what makes it something AMAZING?! Pop in the Earbuds, Fill a Glass, and join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something AMAZING! . . . . . . . . ...
Christi, Alex & The Fancy Pants Wine!
August 09, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBChristi & Alex are putting their glasses together to explore another wine! Unknown to Christi, she is settling in to savor a wine that comes from one of the most celebrated regions in the world, and priced accordingly! While we typically try to keep our wines in the "Affordable & Friendly" catagory, (because wine should not be frightening to you OR your wallet!), this week is a special occasion! What is occasion, you may ask? The best way to find out is to Pop in your earbuds, Pour you...
Christi, Alex & The Unknown White!
July 26, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Somm & The Yoga Mom are once more on their weekly journey to make wine fun and not frightening! Alex has pulled some wine samples from his Master The World Kit (#117) and they are both going to go through the wine with no idea what it is, and see how close they can make their guesses! What is the wine? It's anyones game to win this week! So Pop in the earbuds, Pour yourself a glass, and Let's Drink Something AMAZING! . . . . . . . . Domaine des Baumard Savennieres 2017 100% Chenin B...
Christi, Alex & The Tears of Morro!
July 19, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBChristi & Alex have a red wine with a history that reaches into antiquity! Delicious, spicy, and red - carrying a name that summons the history and mystery of medival Europe, what could they be sharing in the glass today? The best way to find out? Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and let's Drink Something Amazing! . . . . . . . . . Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba 2020 100% Lacrima di Morro d'Alba La Marche, Italy 14.5% abv $18.99 average price JS 91 Click the link to Buy Thi...
Christi, Alex & The Crisis of the Mink Coat!
July 11, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBChristi & Alex are at it again, this time with a classic American "rags to riches" success story! However, like so many stories, it was not all wine & roses, but hard work, determination & the unshakeable confidence of one man that almost destroyed a family. And somewhere in there, two brothers found themselves in the middle of vineyard, screaming and coming close to blows over a mink coat. THIS is what makes wine so interesting! So Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, & let's Drin...
Christi, Alex & The Mink Coat
July 11, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBChristi & Alex are at it again, this time with a classic American "rags to riches" success story! However, like so many stories, it was not all wine & roses, but hard work, determination & the unshakeable confidence of one man that almost destroyed a family. And somewhere in there, two brothers found themselves in the middle of vineyard, screaming and coming close to blows over a mink coat. THIS is what makes wine so interesting! So Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, & let's Drin...
Christi, Alex & The Magic of Maremma Toscana!
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBChristi & Alex are off the map again, this time with a wine from a newly created AOC that only recently has been elevated! Grape varieties being grown where they have no historical precedent- wine being made with regard only to how it tastes- winemakesr eschewing tradition and embracing new ideas - its all in this weeks podcast! What on earth are they drinking this time? ! THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT? Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING!! . . . . ....
Christi, Alex & The Magic of Maremma Toscana
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBChristi & Alex are off the map again, this time with a wine from a newly created AOC that only recently has been elevated! Grape varieties being grown where they have no historical precedent- wine being made with regard only to how it tastes- winemakesr eschewing tradition and embracing new ideas - its all in this weeks podcast! What on earth are they drinking this time? ! THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT? Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING!! . . . . ....
Christi, Alex & The Mouton of Napa!
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBChristi & Alex are at it once more, with a wine in their glass, a spark in thier eye & a strong desire to share something Amazing! (OH! And her name is Cleo, NOT Olivia!) Join them this week as they work thier way through the "Five S's" where they help you learn to trust your senses, by Seeing the Wine, Smelling the Wine, Sipping, Savoring and finally Swallowing the Wine! It's a journey through the senses with The Somm & The Yoga Mom! All this & more on when you grab a glass, pop in the e...
Christi, Alex & The Mouton of Napa
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBChristi & Alex are at it once more, with a wine in their glass, a spark in thier eye & a strong desire to share something Amazing! (OH! And her name is Cleo, NOT Olivia!) Join them this week as they work thier way through the "Five S's" where they help you learn to trust your senses, by Seeing the Wine, Smelling the Wine, Sipping, Savoring and finally Swallowing the Wine! It's a journey through the senses with The Somm & The Yoga Mom! All this & more on when you grab a glass, pop in the e...
Christi, Alex & The Wine You Ott-ah Drink!
June 13, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBChristi & Alex have a coppery pink wine in their glasses & it's date night in the basement! What smells like white flowers? What does a white flower smell like? And what does Christi mean when she says she goes to the garden to "pinch off"? All this & More on when you grab a glass, pop in the earbuds and Drink Something AMAZING! .. Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just cli...
Christi, Alex & Stopping To Smell The Flowers!
June 06, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBChristi & Alex are nose deep in their glasses with this wine- exploring the possibilities & sharing their insights all while Making Wine Fun & Not Frightening! It's been a few weeks, and it's hardly surprising that it's a bumpy road to finding out what this wine is! But rest assured, it's delicious, delightful and well worth the listen! It's wine o'clock, so Grab A Glass, Pop In The Earbuds, and Let's DRINK SOMETHING AMAZING! Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description ...
Christi, Alex & Braving The Unknown! (Master The World Blind Wine Kit)
April 18, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBChristi & Alex are going in blind! Alex has reached deep into the cellar to pull out two wines from his Master The Wine blind wine kits! Christi has to pick a wine for them to try from these two & neither of them know where this is going to go! So grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, and join them as they Drink Something Amazing! (Oh, and just so you know, it DID have 10% new oak on it!) Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy...
Christi, Alex & Braving The Unknown!
April 18, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBChristi & Alex are going in blind! Alex has reached deep into the cellar to pull out two wines from his Master The Wine blind wine kits! Christi has to pick a wine for them to try from these two & neither of them know where this is going to go! So grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, and join them as they Drink Something Amazing! (Oh, and just so you know, it DID have 10% new oak on it!) Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy...
Christi, Alex & The Passion of Josh!
April 11, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThere is so much great passion behind this wine, the stories are so cool- there just isn't time to do it justice in a single podcast- but we try! We share the wine, share the story, and we would LOVE for you to share a glass! Honestly, it's wines like this one that change your world and change the way you see wine. It's.. amazing. Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just Cl...
Christi, Alex & The Wairau River!
April 04, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's officially Spring and it's time to drink some wine that's perfect for patios, parties & putting up with the neighbors! Join Christi & Alex as they explore this mouthwatering splash of “summer-in-a-glass” and share their thoughts, insights and excitement! Alex has also added a cool link below the wine description where you can go straight to Wine.com to buy the wine! If you haven't got a local wineshop, just Click The Link! So Grab A Glass, Pop In The Earbuds, & Let's Drink Something...
Christi, Alex & The Two Sisters of The Rhone-ah!
March 28, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBChristi has NO idea what's going on! (Big surprise, right?) Tasting a wine blind can be a terrifying experience, as we all fear looking foolish- but Christi's greatest gift is knowing how much she doesn't know, and being fine with that! Join us as we learn to trust our sense, learn that we never know it all, and most of all, take the fear out of wine! It's time to Pop in the Earbuds, Pour yourself a Glass, and join us as we Drink Something AMAZING! . . . . . . Winemaker Notes While it may ...
Christi, Alex & The Feudi Falanghina!
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThis was a fun wine, with a history that stretches all the way back to Pliny the Elder, a lost wine called "Falernum" & a flying overview of the whole convulted thing! (Trying to keep these under 30 minutes, but there was just so much great information to share & Alex couldn't stop talking! At least it was interesting!) Pop open a bottle, put in the earbuds, and let's Drink Something Amazing! Winemaker Notes The color is straw yellow that contains brilliant green reflections. The perfume...
Christi, Alex & The Rico Soave!
March 14, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBChristi and Alex are raising a glass to a family with over 120 years of wine making history! This family still own the vineyards their great-great-grandfather purchased, and they are still producing amazing wines today! This family was responsible for bringing this wine to the forefront of their nation's international wine trade, and making this humble wine a household name after World War 2! Christi & Alex have secured a bottle, and with a deft twist of the wrist, are prepared to explore...
Christi, Alex & The Pieropan Soave!
March 14, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBChristi and Alex are raising a glass to a family with over 120 years of wine making history! This family still own the vineyards their great-great-grandfather purchased, and they are still producing amazing wines today! This family was responsible for bringing this wine to the forefront of their nation's international wine trade, and making this humble wine a household name after World War 2! Christi & Alex have secured a bottle, and with a deft twist of the wrist, are prepared to explore...
Christi, Alex & The Mystery Wine!
March 07, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBChristi & Alex are going in BLIND! Alex found a wine from @MasterTheWorld and neither of them know what it is, aside from red, wet and in a glass! Join them as they use deductive reasoning (Or Wild Ass Guessing) to determine what the wine is in their glasses! Will our heroes get it right? Will The Yoga Mom triumph? Will The Somm be humiliated?! There is only one way to find out!! Grab your earbuds, pop open a bottle, and Let's Drink Something AMAZING! Winemaker Notes Bright, ripe cher...
Christi, Alex & The Mystery Wine! (Master The World Blind Wine Kit)
March 07, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBChristi & Alex are going in BLIND! Alex found a wine from @MasterTheWorld and neither of them know what it is, aside from red, wet and in a glass! Join them as they use deductive reasoning (Or Wild Ass Guessing) to determine what the wine is in their glasses! Will our heroes get it right? Will The Yoga Mom triumph? Will The Somm be humiliated?! There is only one way to find out!! Grab your earbuds, pop open a bottle, and Let's Drink Something AMAZING! Winemaker Notes Bright, ripe cher...
Christi, Alex & The Faustian Bargain!
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBChristi & Alex get into a bargain with the devil & taste wine from Napa Valley's Youngest AVA. (BTW- An "AVA" is an American Vinticultural Area- which is a geographically defined chunk of land used for growing grapes that has been defined as such because of it's special attributes. The soil, the sun, the elevation, the shape of the land- all of what makes the grapes grown there special.) All of which part of what makes this wine it's own, unique thing! So pop in the earbuds, pull open a ...
Christi, Alex & The Serenity!
February 21, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIt's story time! The Somm & The Yoga Mom are celebrating Valentine's Day with a wine that was founded in love! This wine only exists because of a date that didn't happen, a friend who forced her roommate to go as the last minute substitute and the rest, as they say, is history! Join Christi & Alex as they open a bottle, explore a wine, share some stories & drop some fun & useful wine facts. So grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, & join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something AMAZING! Wi...
Christi, Alex & The Angel's Share!
February 15, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBChristi & Alex are at it again! The glass are charged, the mikes are hot, and they are back in the PodStudio with Kevin the Studio Dog taking apart a wine and finding out what there is to love about it! Originally "Somm-Thing To Drink About", Christi & Alex have changed the name to reflect their passion for getting great wines into people's glasses. So pop in the earbuds, pull open a bottle, and let's Drink Something Amazing! Winemaker Notes Bright deep, dark red with a luminous purple ...
Christi, Alex & The Master Of The World! (Kit)
July 01, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWe promised & promised- and now we deliver! We finally did it- A blind tasting where neither of us know what the wine is! Christi & Alex sit down with Kit 115A from Master The World, a company based in San Mateo, California, that sells wine tasting kits. This kit has 6 wines in it, 3 white and 3 red -all packaged with labels over the labels, so the tasting is completely "blind" unless you choose otherwise! As part of the service, Master The World has several On-Line Tasting Grids tha...
Christi, Alex & The Groovy Wine!
June 22, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBChristi & Alex are sharing a perfect summer wine- easy on the wallet, easy to drink, easy on the alcohol! This light, mineral driven wine goes perfectly by itself, and even better with crudité! Perfect for the patio, delightful in the dining room, lovely in the living room- It was the darling of Somm's everywhere until PetNat took the mantel- what could it be? Grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, & join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something Amazing! Loimer Langenlois Kamptal Gruner Veltli...
"Vintage Podcast" - Christi, Alex & The Story Of Esther
June 07, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBThis is one of the first SOMM-thing wine podcasts recorded, when they were finding their feet and figuring out what they were doing! So while the quality may be low, at least the content isn't dull! This is first time Christi encountered "Esther", while Alex was trying to introduce her to "esters" instead. So.. yeah. This is where all of THAT started! Join us as Christi & Alex explore what's in the glass, who or what an "Ester/Esther" is, and be a part of the first days of SOMM-Thing T...
Christi, Alex & The Funky Chicken!
May 31, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBNot all wine needs to be in a bottle, and not all wine needs to be expensive. What happens when we throw away preconceptions and just taste what's in the glass? French winemaker Jean Pierre Perrin established La Vieille Ferme over 50 years ago, when "he chose to produce an inexpensive, straightforward Rhône wine to sell by direct mail to French wine lovers. He used the same grape varieties in similar proportions to those planted at the family's Chateau de Beaucastel, in a similar vinificat...
Christi, Alex & The Sparkling Lights of Canva!
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBBubbles are wasted when saved for a special occasion- but sometimes the price can make drinking champagne feel like it's too expensive to enjoy on just any night! Wouldn't it be nice if there was a bottle just like champagne, but a third the price so you didn't have to feel guilty for popping the cork? Well, surprise surprise surprise!! Christi & Alex have just the thing! It's a sparkling wine made in all the same ways as a true champagne, but it comes in at a surprisingly affordable price! ...
Christi, Alex & The Wine of Casanova!
March 09, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWine by itself is amazing, but a wine that brings food to life? That is something special! It's rich, red, & Italian! Tuscany has produced some of the world's most amazing wines, but are they still doing anything new, or has everything already been done? This wine hails from a family winery, using centuries old techniques adapted with modern sensibilities, and the wines they produce are typically priced in the hundreds of dollars-- so what is this $20 marvel that is the focus today? Grab...
Christi, Alex & The Catalonian Sparkler!
December 29, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIt's a Holiday Wine & it is a classic! This wine is one bottle in millions made each year - it drinks like high quality champagne, it's made through the same exact process, and yet it costs less than $15 a bottle! How can a wine this amazing be produced for a fraction of the cost? Grab a glass, pop in the earbuds, and join Christi & Alex as they Drink Something Amazing! Los Dos Brut Cava NV D.O. Cava, Penedes, Spain Xarello, Macabeo, Paralleda 11.5% abv $11.99 Winemaker Notes A cla...
Christi, Alex & The Syrah Of Mt. Etna!
December 14, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBGrown on the side of a volcano, on an island in the heart of the Mediterranean, this wine shows the finesse of elevation, the unique minerality of volcanic soil, and the heart of a culture that has roots extending back hundreds of years. The wine this week is red, deep, rich and as full of history as it is of flavor! Grown by a family who have been raising grapes in the same soil for close to three centuries, this unique varietal is grown almost no where else in the world. The wine is as u...
Christi, Alex & The Reindeer Inlet!
December 07, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBChristi & Alex visit a wine that is perfect for the Holiday season. Bursting with berries, touched with earth, hinting at brown baking spices- this is a wine that pairs well with food, drinks well alone, and won't break your wallet! What do they have in their glass today? Come pop in your earbuds, pour a glass, and let's Drink Something Amazing! Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016 Willamette Valley AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 100% Pinot Noir 13.5% abv $30.00 average price Winemake...
Christi, Alex & The Roosevelt Elk of Oregon!
December 07, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBChristi & Alex visit a wine that is perfect for the Holiday season. Bursting with berries, touched with earth, hinting at brown baking spices- this is a wine that pairs well with food, drinks well alone, and won't break your wallet! What do they have in their glass today? Come pop in your earbuds, pour a glass, and let's Drink Something Amazing! Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir 2016 Willamette Valley AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 100% Pinot Noir 13.5% abv $30.00 average price Buy This...
Christi, Alex & The Tamarack Wine
November 30, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBChristi & Alex return to their home state with a wine that sings of warmth, good winter cheer, balance & depth. Grown from several different key vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley, these are grapes that have been shaped by the heat and elevation of some of Washington's finest vineyards. These individual plots are brought together to create an expression of Cabernet Franc that is truly Washington, and showcases what Walla Walla Winemakers can do. Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Franc 201...
Christi, Alex & The Tamarack Wine!
November 30, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBChristi & Alex return to their home state with a wine that sings of warmth, good winter cheer, balance & depth. Grown from several different key vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley, these are grapes that have been shaped by the heat and elevation of some of Washington's finest vineyards. These individual plots are brought together to create an expression of Cabernet Franc that is truly Washington, and showcases what Walla Walla Winemakers can do. Tamarack Cellars Cabernet Franc 201...
Christi, Alex & The Romeo & Juliet Wine!
November 23, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat happens when fresh grapes are picked, but not processed? If you are in Rome, the answer might be that these grapes are being laid to rest in wooden crates in their own little home, with gentle, cool breezes sweeping off the hills to slowly, carefully and patiently reduce the water level in them. Once these grapes have lost 30% of their water, they are then pressed & fermented, where their higher concentration of sugar & solids create a more intensely flavored wine- a wine that express...
Christi, Alex & The Romeo-Juliet Wine
November 23, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat happens when fresh grapes are picked, but not processed? If you are in Rome, the answer might be that these grapes are being laid to rest in wooden crates in their own little home, with gentle, cool breezes sweeping off the hills to slowly, carefully and patiently reduce the water level in them. Once these grapes have lost 30% of their water, they are then pressed & fermented, where their higher concentration of sugar & solids create a more intensely flavored wine- a wine that express...
Christi, Alex & The Wine From The Italian Foothills!
November 17, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThe mist shrouded hills of northern Italy have given birth to some of the world's most incredible food wines & this wine is part of that proud tradition. What makes this wine exceptional is also how well it drinks by itself! These grapes are grown in a place where the Alps reach down into the Mediterranean, unfolding from snowcapped, razor sharp peaks into rolling hillsides covered in vineyards & fields, reaching through narrow valleys to touch the blue waters of the Ligurian Sea. Piedmon...
Christi, Alex & The Wine From The Foothills!
November 17, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThe mist shrouded hills of northern Italy have given birth to some of the world's most incredible food wines & this wine is part of that proud tradition. What makes this wine exceptional is also how well it drinks by itself! These grapes are grown in a place where the Alps reach down into the Mediterranean, unfolding from snowcapped, razor sharp peaks into rolling hillsides covered in vineyards & fields, reaching through narrow valleys to touch the blue waters of the Ligurian Sea. Piedmon...
Christi, Alex & The Wine From The Italian Foothills!
November 17, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThe mist shrouded hills of northern Italy have given birth to some of the world's most incredible food wines & this wine is part of that proud tradition. What makes this wine exceptional is also how well it drinks by itself! These grapes are grown in a place where the Alps reach down into the Mediterranean, unfolding from snowcapped, razor sharp peaks into rolling hillsides covered in vineyards & fields, reaching through narrow valleys to touch the blue waters of the Ligurian Sea. Piedmon...
Christi, Alex & The Highest Mountain In Spain!
November 09, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBChristi & Alex are back with a glass full of delicious dark wine from the heights of Andalusia. Join them as they walk through the wine, exploring the sense filling panorama that can only come from the high plains of Campo de Borja, Spain. So pop in the ear buds, pop a bottle and put up your feet! It's time to Drink Something Amazing! 2016 Alto Moncayo Veraton Campo de Borja DO, Spain 100% Garnacha 15.5% ABV Buy This Wine! Winemaker Notes ‘Veraton’ is the third wine Alto Moncayo pro...
Christi, Alex & The Highest Mountain In Spain!
November 09, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBChristi & Alex are back with a glass full of delicious dark wine from the heights of Andalusia. Join them as they walk through the wine, exploring the sense filling panorama that can only come from the high plains of Campo de Borja, Spain. So pop in the ear buds, pop a bottle and put up your feet! It's time to Drink Something Amazing! 2016 Alto Moncayo Veraton Campo de Borja DO, Spain 100% Garnacha 15.5% ABV Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)
CMSA Sexual Abuse Scandal 10.29.20
November 03, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBChristi & I sat down to record this on the evening when I first read this article. This is my/our response to the New York Times article published on 10.29.2020 revealing the abusive of privilege and authority by multiple Master Sommeliers in the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. It is not edited for clarity, but rather a raw response to the impact I felt immediately after reading the article by Ms. Julia Moskin. (read the article here) I have proudly associated myself with the Court e...
Christi, Alex & Crossing Jordan!
November 30, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is a fun one! A delicious wine, and a great back story- Join Christi & Alex for another fun glass of wine, a great story and a little education! A wine that started with a passion for French Wine, a memorable dinner in San Francisco, and a little help from Andre. Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma, California 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.7% Merlot, 5.8% Petit Verdot, 1.2% Malbec, 0.3% Cabernet Franc 13.8% abv $58.99 average price Buy This Wine! Winemaker Note...
Ep 30 - Christi, Alex & Crossing Jordan!
November 30, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis is a fun one! A delicious wine, and a great back story- Join Christi & Alex for another fun glass of wine, a great story and a little education! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SOMMthing)
Ep 29 - Christi, Alex & The Marvel of Mendoza!
October 14, 2019 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBChristi & Alex grab a glass of Deep Purple & let the games begin! Mendoza Argentina has been growing wines since the 1540's, but it has only been in the past 20 years that all of their hard work has finally come to be recognized by the international wine community. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Torrontes, Bonardo... so many different grapes, so many different wines, and such an amazing array of places to grow & make them! Grab a glass & let the wine explo...