Adventures Of A Black Belt Sommelier
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Hoythillsomm
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.
A conversation with Sebastian De Martino
A conversation with Sebastian De Martino
01:04:3102/10/2024
The perfect Tuesday night pizza wine
2019 Catena Malbec with a Pepperoni, Jalapeno, Kalamata Olive pizza
10:0602/10/2024
Two superb French red wines
2022 Baudry-Dutour Chinon "Amaranthes", 2022 Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon "Cote de Py"
05:5801/10/2024
An excellent, affordable Italian white wine
2023 Gaierhof Pinot Grigio
07:2501/10/2024
Fabulous wines from a winery you may not have heard of
Familia Zuccardi wines are absolutely stunning!
08:0130/09/2024
The rewarding/frustrating life of a restaurant consultant
fun stories!
16:2530/09/2024
my recipe for the best homemade pizza ever
Pizza Puttanesca
08:4530/09/2024
2017 Guigal Condrieu
A superb French Viognier with dinner last night
05:4629/09/2024
1998 Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Mon Aieul
Drinking an extraordinary Rhone Valley red with good friends
09:2429/09/2024
A commonly held wine myth debunked
fine white wines do improve with bottle age!
09:2227/09/2024
What does it mean to be a black belt?
My speech at a black belt ceremony in May 2024
07:2827/09/2024
Blue Cheese souffle recipe
My no fail recipe for a delicious blue cheese souffle
09:1126/09/2024
A wonderful, inexpensive Cotes du Rhone
2021 JC Boisset Cotes du Rhone Villages "Croix de Bonpas"
05:0325/09/2024
An absolutely superb $20 Provence Rose
2023 Saint Sidoine Rose
04:3825/09/2024
Ten wines you should try before you die
My list of the ten most memorable wines in the world
27:4625/09/2024
A scandal at a legendary restaurant with a legendary wine
A famous restaurant in Paris switches a bottle of 1929 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
06:0824/09/2024
Widow Clicquot is a movie you do not want to miss
a wonderful movie streaming on Prime right now!
02:3224/09/2024
Musings on a half century of wine
What makes a wine memorable?
09:2923/09/2024
A recipe for the most delicious chocolate mousse ever
Chocolate Mousse as prepared at Lutece by chef Andre Soltner!
08:1123/09/2024
a wonderful, affordable red Burgundy
2021 Andre Goichot Santenay
04:4123/09/2024
a well-kept wine secret
A secret to increased enjoyment of fine wine
10:5922/09/2024
The truth of global climate change and wine
Global climate change is a real problem in winemaking worldwide
13:2522/09/2024
The 10 Best American Restaurants
My revised list of America's Top Ten Restaurants
17:5221/09/2024
Celebrate International Grenache Day with 2022 Ridge Grenache Blanc!
A superb white wine from Ridge Vineyards
02:2820/09/2024
2017 Fugue de Nenin Pomerol
A superb, reasonably priced red Bordeaux
03:4120/09/2024
a recipe for delicious butternut squash risotto
Cyndi Lauper asked me to marry her when she tasted this dish!
07:2819/09/2024
2018 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon
An incredible Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
06:3119/09/2024
Two extraordinary Willamette Valley wines
2022 Chardonnay Willamette Valley Chardonnay and 2021 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir from Penner Ash
05:3519/09/2024
A conversation with Michael Mondavi
A conversation with Michael Mondavi
36:2018/09/2024
Why Burgundy?
Why I believe you should invest the time and attention to learn to love the wines of Burgundy
13:0818/09/2024
A vinous tragedy
An inexperienced sommelier ruins a magnum of 1961 Jaboulet Hermitage la Chapelle
07:1217/09/2024
My recipe for the coolest cocktail ever
How to make a pousse cafe
03:2617/09/2024
Why champagne should be part of your enjoyment of fine wine
The finest Champagnes are the equal of the world's best wines
06:4917/09/2024
Seven common wine myths debunked
the truth about seven wine misconceptions
20:2017/09/2024
A Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon which receives 100 points from me!
2015 and 2019 Selah Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
04:4116/09/2024
Why I believe Sauternes should be part of your enjoyment of wine
Sauternes is more versatile than you might think!
09:3716/09/2024
Three streaming shows I highly recommend you watch!
A Year in Burgundy, Drops Of God and Alexander The Guest
07:4616/09/2024
An incredible value dry French white wine
Petite Frog Picpoul de Pinet
04:0315/09/2024
The ultimate martial art
How ro live your life in a way that self-defense is unnecessary
10:1515/09/2024
A recipe for my favorite cocktail
How to make a delicious stinger
06:5315/09/2024
An incredible value organic Spanish red wine
Juan Gil Shania Monastrel 3L BIB
08:0015/09/2024
How to tie your own bow tie and the recipe for the perfect cocktail
Tie your own bow tie and drink a Vesper Martini
04:3514/09/2024
A terrific, affordable southern Italian white wine
2022 Terradora di Paolo Falanghina
04:1314/09/2024
My suggested strategy for successful wine shopping, part 2
How to drink better wine while spending less money on it!
09:5913/09/2024
A really delicious, inexpensive, widely available California red wine
Marrieta Vineyards OVR Lot #74
05:2513/09/2024
An absolutely superb Tuscan red wine
The 2020 Podere il Sette il Superbo is superb!
09:1213/09/2024
How better stemware will enhance your enjoyment of fine wine
How better stemware will enhance your enjoyment of fine wine
08:5712/09/2024
Two superb, mature, off the beaten path red wines
2005 Chateau Musar Rouge, 1995 Lopez de Heredia Rioja Vina Tondonia
09:4512/09/2024
A really excellent, inexpensive dry Rose
2023 Bieler Pere et Fils Rose is sooo delicious!
02:5412/09/2024
How temperature affects your enjoyment of fine wines
Storing and serving wine at the ideal temperature will enhance your enjoyment of it!
11:4111/09/2024