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.

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A new Cabernet Sauvignon by the glass at Forepaugh's

2023 Kathryn Goldschmidt Cabernet Sauvignon Stonemason Hill Vineyard

10-09
02:29

Perhaps the finest Zinfandel I have ever tasted

2023 Ridge Pagani Ranch Zinfandel, and we serve it by the glass at Forepaugh's!

10-08
04:13

What you need to know about the wines of Bordeaux

Left Bank, Right Bank, and more

10-06
15:51

Two new Chardonnays by the glass at Forepaugh's

2023 Sonoma Cutrer "les Pierres" and 2024 Kumeu River Village Chardonnay 

10-05
05:24

Tasting 1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia

THE iconic Napa Valley Red Blend

09-30
04:43

A brief tutorial on sparkling wines of the world

Cava, Prosecco, Domextic Sparkling Wine and Champagne

09-30
18:08

My most embarrassing moment as a sommelier, and a perfect mature red Bordeaux

2000 Chateau Lynch Bages

09-25
07:13

Tasting 2005 Chateau Cos d'Estournel

Perfection at 20 years!

09-18
06:50

Tasting the 2024 Wine Spectator Wine Of The Year

Which I don't think is deserving!

09-13
06:54

Tastingn a superb, maturish, reasonably priced Barolo

2018 Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova

09-10
03:13

Tasting a sensational Alexander Valley Zinfandel

2021 Ridge Lytton Springs

08-28
05:53

Tasting an absolutely superb Mendoza Malbec, but with one huge complaint

2018 Trivento Eolo Malbec

08-25
06:40

Tasting a perfect, mature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2006 Colgin IX Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

08-13
05:18

A series of wonderful wine dinners at Forepaugh's Restaurant in Saint Paul MN

You can come any night at any time!

08-12
11:42

Musings on the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima

Some facts you may not be aware of

08-07
07:32

A highly regarded wine to be avoided, in my opnion

2022 Paolo Scavino Barbera d'Alba

08-06
03:27

Tasting a legendary Napa Valley red

1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia

08-01
03:25

Tasting an absolutely superb Barolo

2014 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Faletto

07-29
05:51

Tasting a wonderful Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

2021 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir "Isabelle"

07-20
05:22

Tasting a VERY unusual bottle of a VERY legendary wine, 1982 Chateau Petrus

A vinous time machine

07-17
10:15
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