Thu, 1 October 2020
Interview with GuildSomm technical writer Jennifer Angelosante on a range of viticulture topics. |
Tue, 21 July 2020
Interviews with Mitch Frank of Wine Spectator and Peter Mondavi of Charles Krug on current and historic challenges in the wine industry and how businesses might adapt in a changing market. |
Wed, 8 July 2020
Interviews with Will Blackmon and Emily Wines, MS on their visions to expand the reach of wine. |
Tue, 12 May 2020
Interviews with Paul Einbund of The Morris on the complexities of Chartreuse and Rupert Symington on Port |
Mon, 16 March 2020
Geoff Kruth interviews Jason Jardine, President and Director of Winemaking at Hanzell Vineyards, about his perspective on regenerative farming, and Bryce Wiatrak speaks with Axel Heinz, Winemaker and Estate Director for the iconic Super Tuscan labels Ornellaia and Masseto. |
Tue, 18 February 2020
Fred Dame, Brian Julyan, and Ronan Sayburn discuss the foundation of the Court of Master Sommeliers in the UK and US. Geoff Kruth also interviews former Master of the Vintners' Company Rupert Clevely on the organization's history and ties to the formation of the IMW, WSET, and CMS. |
Wed, 22 January 2020
An interview with recent Master of Wine Nick Jackson about his personal approach to blind tasting and his MW Research Paper on wine in 17th-century British poetry. |
Thu, 26 December 2019
A look back on the developments in the wine business in 2019 with guests Peter Yeung, Debbie Zachareas, Jeremy Shanker, and Geoff Kruth. |
Sun, 17 November 2019
Interviews with Brenae Royal, Vineyard Manager for Monte Rosso Vineyard, and Fernando Franco |
Tue, 15 October 2019
Three interviews with producers of Riesling: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winemaker David Rosenthal, Katharina Prüm of Joh. Jos. Prüm, and Jean-Frederic Hugel. |
Thu, 12 September 2019
Interviews with Rajat Parr and Drew Hendricks on how they each found their unique niche in the wine industry. |
Thu, 15 August 2019
This month, we speak with Mary Margaret McCamic about what it takes to achieve the MW title, including the details of her research paper. In the second half of the podcast, we remember the life of Gerard Basset OBE, MS, MW. |
Thu, 11 July 2019
This month, we interview Oz Clarke about his new book "Red & White: An Unquenchable Thirst for Wine" and take a look back at his amazing life and career.
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Sun, 23 June 2019
This month we dig deep into a single wine, focusing on Ridge Vineyards' iconic Monte Bello with winemaker Eric Baugher. |
Mon, 10 June 2019
Interviews with David Warter of E&J Gallo, Colin Gordon of Lagavulin Distillery, and Andrea Wilson of Michter's American Whiskeys exploring the production of several classic spirits. |
Wed, 8 May 2019
Interviews with Geoff Kruth, Matt Stamp, and Kelli White on the development and evolution of GuildSomm. |
Wed, 13 March 2019
Interviews with Dr. Paulo Lopes from the Portuguese Cork Association on faults and taints, MW Michael Brajkovich of Kumeu River Wines on reduction, and Champagne Bollinger Deputy Chef de Cave Denis Bunner on oxidation. |
Tue, 12 February 2019
Staff Writer Bryce Wiatrak interviews French wine exporter Becky Wasserman and Geoff Kruth speaks with Barbara Banke of Jackson Family Wines about their big visions in the wine business. |
Sun, 30 December 2018
Kelli White, Jason Caballero, Stevie Stacionis and Geoff Kruth review key stories from 2018. |
Mon, 10 December 2018
Interviews about sweet wine with Gerhard Kracher of Kracher Winery, Zoltán Kovács of Royal Tokaji, and Jean-Philippe Lemoine of Château d'Yquem. |
Wed, 10 October 2018
Interviews with winemakers Virginia Wilcox, Mark Porembski, and Jean-Nicolas Méo on the subject of tannin. |
Tue, 10 July 2018
Interviews with Dave Phinney of Orin Swift and Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon on how they have achieved success with big visions in the wine business. |
Thu, 14 June 2018
Chris Tanghe chats with Steven Spurrier about the role of the United Kingdom in the history of the wine trade, and Geoff Kruth interviews Terry Kandylis of 67 Pall Mall for insight on current trends in London. |
Mon, 9 April 2018
Chris Tanghe interviews fellow Master Sommeliers June Rodil and Brahm Callahan on the topic of running a restaurant wine program. |
Mon, 12 March 2018
An in depth interview with UC Davis Professor of Enology Dr. Andrew Waterhouse on the chemistry of wine. |
Tue, 26 December 2017
Geoff Kruth and guests Stevie Stacionis of Bay Grape, Esther Mobley from the San Francisco Chronicle, and Kelli White of GuildSomm review the year in wine. |
Wed, 13 September 2017
GuildSomm interviews Andre Mack of Mouton Noir and Roger Nabedian of E. & J. Gallo on the topic of how to expand the reach of wine around the world and to new generations. |
Thu, 23 February 2017
GuildSomm interviews winemakers David Ramey from Ramey Wine Cellars, Lynda Hanson from Hanzell Vineyards, and scientist Dr. Torey Arvic of SonomaCeuticals on the complex topic of yeast in wine-making. |
Fri, 16 December 2016
Fred Dame interviews fellow Master Sommeliers Nunzio Alioto, Steve Morey and Larry Stone about their experiences during the early years of the American Court of Master Sommeliers. |
Wed, 23 November 2016
Geoff Kruth interviews legendary wine writer and educator Jancis Robinson on the scope of her career. |
Thu, 8 September 2016
Geoff Kruth interviews legendary California winemaker Philip Togni on his expansive career—from the 1950's to the present day. |
Fri, 13 May 2016
An interview with three American Winemakers on specific elements of white wine making: John Raytek on lees, Ryan Glabb on skin contact and Graham Tatomer on aromatic grapes. |
Sun, 20 March 2016
Three former sommeliers talk about their transition from floor service to wine importing, distribution and winery sales. |
Fri, 5 February 2016
Geoff Kruth interviews Jason Wise on the process of making a film about wine and discusses the release of his new film "Into the Bottle" |
Tue, 29 December 2015
We review the top stories of 2015 for sommeliers with host Geoff Kruth and guests Dan Petroski of Massican, Stevie Stacionis of Bay Grape, and Julia Weinberg from Delectable. |
Thu, 17 September 2015
Discussion with Master Sommeliers Sabato Sagaria, Laura Maniec and Fred Dame on the Past and Future of the Sommelier Profession. |
Wed, 27 May 2015
For some, sustainability may be an ill-defined buzzword but important segments of the wine business are taking it seriously. We interview three growers and a representive of the County of Sonoma on their efforts. |
Mon, 22 December 2014
Host Geoff Kruth and guests Matt Stamp and Stevie Stacionis discuss the year in wine and countdown the top 10 stories and themes of 2014. |
Sun, 30 November 2014
Geoff Kruth interviews three American winemakers: Andy Erickson, Megan Glaab and Jeff Stewart, explaining concepts in modern winemaking and contrasting their personal approach. |
Thu, 24 April 2014
A discussion of soil and geology with Earth Sciences professor Alex Maltman, Alsace producers Olivier Humbrecht and Phillipe Blanck and Master Sommelier and former geologist Wayne Belding. |
Sat, 3 August 2013
Four sommeliers: Desi Echavarrie, MS, Ryan Stetins, Steve Distler and Kelli White, each tell us about a wine they are currently excited about and answer a host of questions about their selection and the region it comes from. |
Mon, 28 January 2013
A series of interviews with female sommeliers Emily Wines, MS (Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants); Chris Baggetta (Quince and Cotogna); and Shelley Lindgren (A16 and SPQR) about how they got their start, what it's like to be a female in the wine industry, and what the future may hold. |
Tue, 10 July 2012
Geoff Kruth interviews Matt Stamp about the best ways to expand your knowledge of wine theory. |
Tue, 10 April 2012
An interview with three sommeliers; Desi Echavarrie of the French Laundry, Sur Lucero of Oenotri and Yoon Ha of Benu, with a focus on the art of food and wine pairing. |
Tue, 13 December 2011
In this month's podcast we interview Paul Grieco of New York's Hearth Restaurant and Terroir Wine Bars on his professional development, passions, and personal philosophies of running some of America's most unique beverage programs. |
Fri, 21 October 2011
Geoff Kruth interviews Master Sommelier Shayn Bjornholm, the Examinations Director for the Court of Master Sommeliers, on higher-level sommeliers certifications and what to consider in preparing for the Advanced and Masters exams from the Court of Master Sommeliers. |
Mon, 13 June 2011
An Interview with Master Sommelier Fred Dame on the History of the Court, the Guild and the role of the Sommelier |
Sun, 15 May 2011
High Elevation Winemakeing in California with Chris Carpenter from Lokoya, Ross Cobb from Hirsch, Matt Stamp MS and Geoff Kruth MS, from the Guild of Sommeliers.
Direct download: High_Elevation_Winemaking_Podcast_May.m4a
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