Reading & Drinking

The best place to find what books you should be reading set in the world of wine. Join Master Sommelier Jill Zimorski as she guides you through what you need to read and what is worth buying in the world of food and wine books. Part of the SOMM TV podcast network.

Episode 12: The History of Wine in 100 Bottles by Oz Clarke

In this Season 3 finale, Jill reviews The History of Wine in 100 Bottles: From Bacchus to Bordeaux and Beyond by Oz Clarke

12-01
38:52

Episode 11: The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia by Tom Stevenson

Jill reviews The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia by Tom Stevenson

11-24
46:18

Episode 10: Godforsaken Grapes by Jason Wilson

Jill reviews Godforsaken Grapes: A Slightly Tipsy Journey through the World of Strange, Obscure, and Underappreciated Wine by Jason Wilson

11-17
44:22

Episode 9: 10 Great Wine Families: A Tour Through Europe by Fiona Morrison MW

Jill reviews 10 Great Wine Families: A Tour Through Europe by Fiona Morrison MW

11-10
47:20

Episode 8: Tangled Vines by Frances Dinkelspiel

Jill reviews Tangled Vines: Greed, Murder, Obsession, and an Arsonist in the Vineyards of California by Frances Dinkelspiel

11-03
39:50

Episode 7: Sherry: A Modern Guide to the Wine World's Best-Kept Secret by Talia Baiocchi

Jill reviews Sherry: A Modern Guide to the Wine World's Best-Kept Secret, with Cocktails and Recipes by Talia Baiocchi

10-27
38:04

Episode 6: The Noble Rot Book: Wine from Another Galaxy

Jill reviews The Noble Rot Book: Wine from Another Galaxy by Andrew Mark and Dan Keeling *This episode brought to you by Napa Valley Vintners. Find out more at NapaValley.wine.

10-20
40:15

Episode 5: Pappyland by Wright Thompson

Jill reviews Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last by Wright Thompson

10-13
34:42

Episode 4: A Life in Wine by Steven Spurrier

Jill Zimorski reviews A Life in Wine by Steven Spurrier

10-06
40:06

Episode 3: Bursting Bubbles by Robert Walters

Jill reviews Bursting Bubbles: A Secret History of Champagne and the Rise of the Great Growers by Robert Walters

09-29
36:27

Episode 2: The Widow Clicquot by Tilar J Mazzeo

Jill Zimorski reviews The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It by Tilar J Mazzeo

09-22
42:30

Episode 1: Pinot Girl by Anna Maria Ponzi

In this Season 3 opener, Jill Zimorski reviews Pinot Girl: A Family. A Region. An Industry. by Anna Maria Ponzi *This episode is brought to you by Elden Selections, a Burgundy wine importer. Use the promo code SOMM for 15% off your first purchase of $200 or more. https://www.burgundywine.com/SOMM

09-15
35:45

Episode 12: Terroir Footprints by Pedro Parra

Jill reviews Terroir Footprints by Pedro Parra *For more information on Elden Selections, please visit https://www.burgundywine.com/SOMM

03-24
35:56

Episode 11: Vintage Champagne: 1899-2019 by Charles Curtis MW

Jill reviews Vintage Champagne: 1899-2019 by Charles Curtis MW

03-17
43:50

Episode 10: Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells by Harold McGee

Jill reviews Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells by Harold McGee

03-10
42:12

Episode 9: Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils by Alex Maltman

Jill reviews Vineyards, Rocks, and Soils: The Wine Lover's Guide to Geology by Alex Maltman

03-03
40:43

Episode 8: Inside Bordeaux by Jane Anson

Jill reviews Inside Bordeaux: The Châteaux, Their Wines and the Terroir by Jane Anson

02-24
45:03

Episode 7: How to Love Wine by Eric Asimov

Jill reviews How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto by Eric Asimov

02-17
45:53

Episode 6: Drink What You Want by John deBary

Jill reviews Drink What You Want: The Subjective Guide to Making Objectively Delicious Cocktails by John deBary.

02-10
33:12

Episode 5: Maneuvering Rosé Wine With Style by Charles Springfield

Jill reviews Maneuvering Rosé Wine With Style by Charles Springfield.

02-03
30:56

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