Something Like A Somm

They took a break from the studio but never a break from the wine. Esmael, Aïda, Bianca and Jason are back for Season #2! The crew chats about what’s been going on and what’s coming up. With the holidays around the corner, Aïda and Bianca kick-off the season of giving with two very special bottles. While everyone says sharing is caring, self-care is still #1 for one of the hosts. Find out a nice trick to get away with being naughty so you can keep your own glass or special bottle half-full. And don’t miss out on the sort-of-somms’ wine pairings for their favorite Thanksgiving foods. Want to drink along? Pop open some Veuve Clicquot and finish with The Ripper by Booker Vineyards.

It’s the Season 1 Finale Episode y’all and it’s dealer’s choice. Our hosts can bring wine from anywhere in the world provided it adheres to the under $30 rule. Enjoy a more casual episode with lots of laughs, a little bit of shade, and endless love for vino—there’s still plenty to learn too, don’t worry. Tune in and drink up one more time as we close out our first season. A TOAST OF THANKS TO... Our families and friends who embrace our antics and support us in all our endeavors. (Especially a very important “you-know-who-you-are” femme fatale who links the four of us.) Mr. Mark McCray and his team at Podcast Suites for guiding us on this journey. All the employees at our Dallas area wine shops and bars who give us amazing recommendations and educate us regularly. Our social media friends who have listened to us grow, continue to motivate us, and give us good reason to always open just one more bottle of wine. Cheers to y’all!

Episode 8 is all about South Africa. While wine has been produced in this beautiful country since the 1600’s, apartheid response boycotting resulted in an industry decline. Thanks in no small part to some of the hosts’ personal heroes, today we are able to explore, enjoy, and share some unique wines from a fascinating part of the world.

The sort-of-somms return stateside in Episode 7 to discover the beauties of Oregon and its wine. Known for many remarkable must-sees like the deepest lake, the biggest mushroom, the tallest barber pole, the most breweries and the only double-sided state flag, Oregon promises to impress. And with over 700 wineries there’s sure to be a bottle for everybody to enjoy.

In Episode 6, the crew travels about 2,000 kilometers off the southeast coast of Australia to beautiful New Zealand where they find the Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world. Taste the sunny beaches and friendly atmosphere through your wine glass and from the comfort of your home.  Good health to you…or as they say in the NZ, “Kia ora!”