Latest Sommeliers Podcast Episodes
Ep 353 - Carolyn Gil: When You're Here You're Family
Show de Vie Podcast - May 30, 2024 00:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsCarolyn Gil has a rich history in the hospitality industry. Not only has her family been foundational in the cocktail movement of NYC, but they have had their hands in some of world's most influential spots. Carolyn was in a sense, born into hospitality. Doing prep at a young age, her youth was...
Tasting with Barbara Philip & Élyse Lambert
GuildSomm Podcast - May 28, 2024 14:06 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with two talented Canadian wine professionals, Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert. They taste a red wine blind and discuss how they apply blind tasting in their work and why it’s okay to be wrong from time to t...
Tasting with Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert
GuildSomm Podcast - May 28, 2024 14:06 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with two talented Canadian wine professionals, Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert. They taste a red wine blind and discuss how they apply blind tasting in their work and why it’s okay to be wrong from time to t...
Cheese and Wine Pairing with Bronwen and Francis Percival
GuildSomm Podcast - May 14, 2024 22:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe broaches the complexities of pairing wine with cheese, as it’s often assumed that the two are easily matched, in an interview with Bronwen and Francis Percival. Bronwen selected four cheeses and tasked Chris and Francis with cho...
Ep 352 - Darrin Commerford: One Foot In Front of the Other
Show de Vie Podcast - May 09, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsDarrin Commerford has midwest sensibilities and an inviting smile. Whether capturing the action of others, or venturing onto the hiking trails of the world, Darrin embodies hospitality. You're certain to find him slinging a drink, or snapping a perfectly framed photo. But you'll never find him ...
Tasting with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno
GuildSomm Podcast - April 23, 2024 12:05 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno of Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. They talk about their experiences with blind tasting and how they employ blind tasting skills in their current roles. ...
Wine Education with Karen MacNeil
GuildSomm Podcast - April 09, 2024 12:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with the wine writer and educator Karen MacNeil about the state of wine education today. They cover trends, strategies, innovative approaches, the future of wine education, certifications, and much more. Karen MacNeil i...
Ep 351 - Rich Bailey: Exploration Is Evolution
Show de Vie Podcast - April 04, 2024 01:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsHouston native Rich Bailey has embraced kindness, openness, and a steady journey into self-empowerment. What at first was a path leading into practicing psychology soon turned into a path about self exploration. Years and many bar shifts later, Rich has recently moved to Austin, Tx to begin a n...
Ep 350 - Stephen Carrona: Decadence In Art
Show de Vie Podcast - March 28, 2024 01:30 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsHouston native Stephen Caronna has worked in every conceivable role in the hospitality industry. A king of content and service, his career trajectory has led him to a gig of a lifetime as Texas market manager for Compass Box whisky. The exploratory and supremely cerebral whisky brand pairs the ...
Tasting with Cokie Ponikvar and Omar Lima
GuildSomm Podcast - March 26, 2024 12:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Cokie Ponikvar and Omar Lima. They discuss the importance of blind tasting, the challenges they've faced in their tasting journeys, and how they apply blind tasting skills. Cokie Ponikvar runs the win...
Wine Chemistry with P.J. Alaimo
GuildSomm Podcast - March 12, 2024 20:56 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Dr. P.J. Alaimo, a professor of chemistry and the chemistry department chair at Seattle University. Chris and P.J. dive deep into wine chemistry, discussing the chemical components of wine and why different wines tas...
Tasting with Marissa Kipp and Tyler Alden
GuildSomm Podcast - February 27, 2024 18:08 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Marissa Kipp and MS Tyler Alden. They discuss their blind tasting journeys, the challenges they've faced while honing their tasting abilities, and the role of alcohol in blind tasting. Marissa Kipp is...
Ep 349 - Dercy Cabrera: Hustling and Bustling
Show de Vie Podcast - February 14, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsDercy Cabrera is a polished student of mezcal and spirits. Her years in distribution and sales made her the perfect person to make Mezcal Rosaluna a household name. With a dedication to health, community, and constant evolution, she embodies hospitality. You are sure to find her waiting right a...
The Evolution of Wine Service
GuildSomm Podcast - February 13, 2024 21:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe interviews Taylor Parsons of Whole Cluster Hospitality and MS Gareth Ferreira of Core by Clare Smyth. They discuss what constitutes good service, how service has changed over recent decades, and the logistics of running restaura...
Ep 348 - Jesus Verde: Here, There, and Everywhere
Show de Vie Podcast - February 07, 2024 00:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWhether in front of or behind the camera, crafting an elegant cocktail, or competing on a national stage, you'll soon be familiar with the work of Jesus Verde. Although his burgeoning hospitality career is relatively new, he is no stranger to long hours and unflinching work ethic. Originally fr...
Tasting with Clara Klein and Jeremy Schwartz
GuildSomm Podcast - January 30, 2024 21:13 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our first blind tasting episode of 2024, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Clara Klein and Jeremy Schwartz, lead sommeliers with the Frasca Hospitality Group in Colorado. They talk about the role of blind tasting in their work and studies, then tackle the complex topic ...
Ep 347 - Maestros Mezcaleros Antenogenes y Jose Garcia San Isidro Guishe
Show de Vie Podcast - January 27, 2024 01:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsOn a beautiful fall afternoon, we set out to San Isidro Guishe in Miahuatlán. A beautiful hotbed of mezcal production. The unique flavor of these mezcales are vibrant, stoney, and green. This is the interview with father and son maestros Antenogenes and Jose, two of the producers for Cinco Sent...
Napa Valley with Kelli White
GuildSomm Podcast - January 18, 2024 22:54 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn the latest GuildSomm podcast, host MS Christopher Tanghe interviews Kelli A. White, director of education for the Wine Center at Meadowood in Napa Valley, author of Napa Valley, Then & Now, and accomplished wine writer. Kelli discusses the history of Napa Valley, its regions, trends, and much...
Ep 346 - Maestro Mezcalero Alberto Martinez: Santa Catarina Albarradas
Show de Vie Podcast - January 14, 2024 01:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsOn a beautiful fall afternoon, I took a trek to visit the palenque of maestro mezcalero Alberto Martinez. The awe inspiring view and perfect weather was accompanied by delicious food and mezcal. After settling in over a few drams, I had the privilege of interviewing Alberto. With the translatio...
Ep 345 - Roberto Nuñez: Awakening the Senses
Show de Vie Podcast - December 22, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsRoberto Núñez has traveled the world and the seven seas. His past studies in the seminary exposed him to many aspects of philosophy and cultural diversity. One day, things changed, and his journey into hospitality began to take form. With a litany of academic and cultural achievements, Roberto ...
2023 Year in Review
GuildSomm Podcast - December 19, 2023 19:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn the last GuildSomm podcast episode of 2023, Master Sommeliers Chris Tanghe and Jonathan Eichholz address myriad topics related to the past year, from the state of hard seltzer to how to make an interesting wine list for 2024. Jonathan lives and works in New York City. As an educator for G...
Unveiling the Art of Distillation with Crispin Cain!
JCB LIVE - December 14, 2023 01:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsMeet Crispin Cain, the mastermind behind the exquisite spirits of 'Prosperous & Penniless.' With a rich history that began in the vineyards of California, Crispin's journey in winemaking evolved into a distinguished career in distillation. Under the tutelage of cognac virtuoso Hubert Germain-Rob...
Tasting with Mark Guillaudeu and Chris Gaither
GuildSomm Podcast - November 28, 2023 13:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our new tasting episode, host Christopher Tanghe speaks with fellow Master Sommeliers Mark Guillaudeu and Chris Gaither. They discuss their tasting journeys; how they recognize texture and, in particular, phenolic bitterness in wine; and the ways they apply blind tasting skills in their curre...
Ep 344 - You Make Whiskey Where?
Show de Vie Podcast - November 21, 2023 00:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsA lovely live podcast recording in San Antonio for Bartender's Holiday. Chatting about challenging elements in producing Still Austin with Jordan Kaiser, Starward (Jake Hukee), and Blair Ault (Milam and Greene) Lots of indie rock in the conversation and amazing interactive tasting with folks at...
Wine Program Philosophy and Pricing
GuildSomm Podcast - November 14, 2023 15:26 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn the latest GuildSomm podcast, host MS Christopher Tanghe interviews Annie Shi of King and Jupiter restaurants in New York City about her wine program philosophy. Annie discusses key considerations for bottle lists and by-the-glass offerings, how she thinks about pricing, creativity in spirits...
Ep 343 - Cameron George: How Nice To Peat You
Show de Vie Podcast - November 10, 2023 00:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsArdbeg's national brand ambassador Cameron George has a lush career in Seattle's hospitality industry. The transition from agave to Scotch whiskey was all so natural given a childhood connection with the country. With a focus on intellect, inclusion, and exploration of one's self, Cameron remai...
Ep 342 - Ryan Chetiyawardana (Mr. Lyan): Innovating and Titilating
Show de Vie Podcast - November 01, 2023 00:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsRyan Chetiyawardana (Mr. Lyan) and his team are celebrating 10 years of bringing intrepid and bold bar concepts to the world. Starting with White Lyan, Ryan has redefined elements of hospitality and encourages patrons to think differently about flavors. What inspires him? What changes after a d...
Tasting with Steven McDonald and Rachael Liggett-Draper
GuildSomm Podcast - October 31, 2023 14:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsWe're back with a new tasting episode! This week, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe discusses blind tasting practices with MS Steven McDonald and Rachael Liggett-Draper. They explore their tasting challenges, how they have calibrated acid and tannin calls, and the ways they apply blind tast...
Coffee & Restaurants
GuildSomm Podcast - October 17, 2023 12:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 311 ratingsIn our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe explores the importance of coffee in restaurant beverage programs by tracking it from farm to cup with special guests from the Washington coffee community. Scott Richardson, the co-owner of Herkimer Coffee, explains sourcing and quali...
Ep 341 - Carlos Soto: We Are In This Together
Show de Vie Podcast - October 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsCarlos Soto arrived in the United States at the age of 18 to pursue a college education. His art filled roots in Costa Rica set the perfect stage for his now 8 year journey in the hospitality industry. At first a rejected business idea in his college class, is now a flourishing business. Nosotr...
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