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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best GuildSomm Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to GuildSomm Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite GuildSomm Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Wine Chemistry with P.J. Alaimo
GuildSomm Podcast
03/12/24 • 59 min
In 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 taste, feel, and look the way they do. They also provide some great exercises and tips for anyone looking to improve their tasting skills.
P.J. Alaimo studied chemistry and philosophy as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan, then earned his doctorate in organic chemistry at UC Berkeley. Prior to his studies, he cooked in fine dining restaurants. Since 2004, he has been a chemistry professor at Seattle University, where he teaches organic chemistry as well as a popular class on the science of food and cooking. P.J. also consults with numerous Seattle restaurants.
Listen in to expand your understanding of wine chemistry! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review to support the show. Cheers!
Tasting with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno
GuildSomm Podcast
04/23/24 • 28 min
In 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.
Braithe Tidwell is the corporate beverage director for the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group in New Orleans. Braithe was the first full-time sommelier at Brennan's Restaurant after its 2015 reopening under new ownership, then became the wine director before transitioning to her current role with the broader restaurant group.
Sam Bortugno is the wine director for Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans. He is an Advanced Sommelier through the CMS-A and is currently working his way through the Master Sommelier examination process. Sam has spent 18 years in the restaurant industry, transitioning into wine and spirits after initially training as a chef.
After their tasting conversations, Braithe and Sam taste the same white wine together. Listen closely and guess along with them! We reveal the wine at the end of the episode.
GuildSomm Podcast en Español: Rioja with Alberto Gil
GuildSomm Podcast
11/15/22 • 49 min
In our latest Spanish-language podcast, Elisa Errea speaks with Alberto Gil about all things Rioja. Alberto Gil is a journalist and the coauthor of "Rioja: Vinos Silenciosos." Elisa Errea is a Madrid-based wine educator and consultant.
Thanks for listening! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review, as this helps us connect with and grow our community. Cheers!
Sangiovese
GuildSomm Podcast
03/25/21 • 77 min
In this episode, we cover all things Sangiovese. Chris Tanghe talks with Frasca Hospitality Group Wine Director Carlin Karr about the versatility of the grape from the sommelier perspective, and Bryce Wiatrak interviews winegrowers Roberto Stucchi of Badia a Coltibuono in Chianti Classico and Tancredi Biondi-Santi of his family's Il Greppo estate in Montalcino.
Jasper Morris on Burgundy
GuildSomm Podcast
12/15/20 • 49 min
GuildSomm Staff Writer Bryce Wiatrak interviews Jasper Morris about all things Burgundy.
Remembering Steven Spurrier
GuildSomm Podcast
03/19/21 • 24 min
In light of Steven Spurrier's passing last week, we are rereleasing this 2018 conversation he had with our interim executive director, Chris Tanghe. We remember Steven as a humble leader in the industry, whose passion and curiosity for the world of wine inspired countless others in their careers. We hope you'll enjoy hearing Steven's insights about the UK's wine history and its influence on several of Europe's major wine regions.
Career Series: Consulting
GuildSomm Podcast
05/17/21 • 35 min
This offer is valid through June 10, 2021 for all listeners who have never previously had a GuildSomm membership. GuildSomm members have access to all of GuildSomm’s educational content, including e-learning courses, study guides, review quizzes, our compendium of wine law, wine seminars, and more.
Career Series: Wine Auction
GuildSomm Podcast
05/24/21 • 44 min
For our third episode in the series, GuildSomm Director of Operations & Editor Stacy Ladenburger speaks with Marie Keep, founder and Director of the fine wines departments at Skinner Auctioneers. They discuss the operations behind assessing, appraising, and cataloguing a wine cellar for auction, how the secondary market differs from the retail market, the effect of the pandemic on the wine auction business, and more. Marie also offers advice to wine professionals who are interesting in transitioning into the auction space for the first time.
To accompany the careers series, GuildSomm is offering a membership discount to all first-time GuildSomm members. While we work hard to always keep GuildSomm membership affordable at $100, first-time members can now sign up for one year of GuildSomm membership for $79 using the partner code PODCAST79. Register for a year of membership here: https://www.guildsomm.com/new-member-join.
This offer is valid through June 10, 2021 for all listeners who have never previously had a GuildSomm membership. GuildSomm members have access to all of GuildSomm’s educational content, including e-learning courses, study guides, review quizzes, our compendium of wine law, wine seminars, and more.
Hungary with Tamás Czinki
GuildSomm Podcast
06/11/24 • 42 min
In our latest podcast, the host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe explores the diverse wine styles of Hungary, including the iconic and incredibly complex sweet wines of Tokaj as well as lesser-known dry wines from multiple regions. Our guest this month is Hungary’s first Master Sommelier, Tamás Czinki, from Budapest, who is the wine director of the Felix restaurant and consults for Culinaris Wholesale, where he is developing an extensive portfolio of fine wines. Previously, Tamás spent a decade in the UK, where he was the head sommelier for the Northcote hotel in Lancashire and regularly competed in sommelier competitions, placing second in the 2018 Best Sommelier of the United Kingdom event.
Thanks for listening. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a review, as it helps us connect and grow the GuildSomm community. Cheers!
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How many episodes does GuildSomm Podcast have?
GuildSomm Podcast currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does GuildSomm Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Wine, Arts and Food.
What is the most popular episode on GuildSomm Podcast?
The episode title 'Wine Program Philosophy and Pricing' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on GuildSomm Podcast?
The average episode length on GuildSomm Podcast is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of GuildSomm Podcast released?
Episodes of GuildSomm Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of GuildSomm Podcast?
The first episode of GuildSomm Podcast was released on Dec 15, 2020.
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