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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.
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The best way to carve your Thanksgiving turkey!

The best way to carve your Thanksgiving turkey!

It's probably not what you think!
07:2023/11/2024
A tasting of incredible Angelo Gaja wines

A tasting of incredible Angelo Gaja wines

Sometimes it is good to be a sommelier!
16:3623/11/2024
Preparing dinner for Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack

Preparing dinner for Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack

Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Junior, Angie Dickinson
10:5319/11/2024
A sensational dry Portuguese red blend

A sensational dry Portuguese red blend

2011 Quinta do Vallado Douro Riserva
06:1318/11/2024
A conversation with Master Sommelier Laura Rhys

A conversation with Master Sommelier Laura Rhys

Brand Ambassador for Gusbourne Sparkling wines
51:0418/11/2024
A wonderful, affordable red Burgundy

A wonderful, affordable red Burgundy

2019 Marcel Lapierre Morgon
07:2417/11/2024
The Wine Spectator Wine Of The Year!

The Wine Spectator Wine Of The Year!

2021 Vina Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon
03:3215/11/2024
#4, #3 and #2 on Wine Spectator's Top 10 List

#4, #3 and #2 on Wine Spectator's Top 10 List

2021 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Tignanello and 2021 B V Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
06:3314/11/2024
Why have a wine cellar?

Why have a wine cellar?

So that you can share special wines with people you care about!
04:4514/11/2024
The #6 and #5 wines on Wine Spectator's Top 10 List are absurd, in my opnion!

The #6 and #5 wines on Wine Spectator's Top 10 List are absurd, in my opnion!

94 points, $120? Really?
04:2613/11/2024
A wonderful red wine from perhaps the world's most misunderstood wine region!

A wonderful red wine from perhaps the world's most misunderstood wine region!

2021 Trenel Morgon Cote de Py
06:1413/11/2024
A conversation with the first American female Master Sommelier, Madeline Triffon

A conversation with the first American female Master Sommelier, Madeline Triffon

A real pioneer!
48:4712/11/2024
The #8 and #7 wines on Wine Spectator's Top 10 list!

The #8 and #7 wines on Wine Spectator's Top 10 list!

2022 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir and 2020 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape
05:4012/11/2024
The #10 and #9 wines on Wine Spectator's Top 10 List!

The #10 and #9 wines on Wine Spectator's Top 10 List!

2022 Ramey Sonoma Chardonnay and 2020 GD Vajra Barolo Albe
04:1011/11/2024
One of the finest red Zinfandels I have ever tasted

One of the finest red Zinfandels I have ever tasted

2019 Once And Future Wines Zinfandel Teldeschi Vineyard Frank's Block
09:0511/11/2024
A recipe for the best margarita ever

A recipe for the best margarita ever

Spicy margarita from Post Ranch Inn
06:3909/11/2024
A very simple recipe for the best steak you have ever eaten

A very simple recipe for the best steak you have ever eaten

Lydia Bastianich's Beefsteak Maremma style
04:5708/11/2024
A fabulous dry Portuguese red

A fabulous dry Portuguese red

2016 Quinta do Crasto Douro Superior
03:2008/11/2024
The best wine for your Thanksgiving feast may surprise you!

The best wine for your Thanksgiving feast may surprise you!

Serve something great!
07:2806/11/2024
A "bewitching" Spanish red blend, 2021 Vall Llach Embruix

A "bewitching" Spanish red blend, 2021 Vall Llach Embruix

A superb, moderately priced Spanish red to enjoy with leg of lamb
06:1906/11/2024
Tasting 2021 Louis Moreau Chablis

Tasting 2021 Louis Moreau Chablis

with two Master Sommeliers!
06:2305/11/2024
A conversation with a respected British wine merchant

A conversation with a respected British wine merchant

Tim Littler
01:00:2204/11/2024
An incredible value Rhone Valley red wine

An incredible value Rhone Valley red wine

2019 Andre Brunel Grenache
05:0204/11/2024
An absolutely superb Argentine white wine

An absolutely superb Argentine white wine

2021 Colome Torrontes
05:3303/11/2024
My speech at the ceremony elevating my teacher to 8th degree black belt

My speech at the ceremony elevating my teacher to 8th degree black belt

And my student to 6th degree
08:1603/11/2024
My three-pronged strategy for successful wine buying

My three-pronged strategy for successful wine buying

You will save money and drink better wine!
13:1802/11/2024
A superb red wine from Piemonte`

A superb red wine from Piemonte`

2016 Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d'Alba Falletto
05:1401/11/2024
A fun Halloween story involving Dracula and Elvis!

A fun Halloween story involving Dracula and Elvis!

Dracula and Elvis!
02:4131/10/2024
My foolproof recipe for eggs Benedict

My foolproof recipe for eggs Benedict

Perfect poached eggs and perfect Hollandaise!
06:5131/10/2024
A conversation with one of the world's most respected wine educators

A conversation with one of the world's most respected wine educators

Master Sommelier Evan Goldtsein
43:4930/10/2024
A superb, inexpensive Rhone Valley red

A superb, inexpensive Rhone Valley red

2021 JC Boisset Cotes du Rhone Villages "Croix de Bonpas"
04:3930/10/2024
A conversation with Parrot Farmer/Winemaker Adi Badenhorst

A conversation with Parrot Farmer/Winemaker Adi Badenhorst

Swartland, South Africa
44:1229/10/2024
An absolutely superb, very affordable California red blend

An absolutely superb, very affordable California red blend

2019 Marietta Vineyards Christo
03:4428/10/2024
A conversation with Laurence Feraud of Domaine du Pegau in Chateauneuf du Pape

A conversation with Laurence Feraud of Domaine du Pegau in Chateauneuf du Pape

One of the finest!
41:2828/10/2024
The worst wine of my life

The worst wine of my life

Kroger cooking sherry!
09:4027/10/2024
The greatest wine of all time

The greatest wine of all time

1870 Chateau Lafite Rothschild from the Glamis Castle Collection
22:1826/10/2024
A conversation with a World Series pitcher/winery owner, Joe Blanton

A conversation with a World Series pitcher/winery owner, Joe Blanton

Baseball and wine!
01:02:5024/10/2024
The perfect Wednesday night wine with a brisket sandwich

The perfect Wednesday night wine with a brisket sandwich

Marietta OVR Lot #74 is a wine worth searching for
03:2124/10/2024
Perhaps my most memorable Uber trip of all

Perhaps my most memorable Uber trip of all

The domino effect illustrated by a series of Uber trips
20:3022/10/2024
A charity organization which hugely merits your support, Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen

A charity organization which hugely merits your support, Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen

Feeding starving people all over the world
03:3021/10/2024
A conversation with Laurence Feraud of Domaine Pegau

A conversation with Laurence Feraud of Domaine Pegau

My recap of our conversation  
05:5621/10/2024
A really excellent, really affordable Rhone Valley red blend

A really excellent, really affordable Rhone Valley red blend

2020 Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone
04:4020/10/2024
One of the world's best value white wines

One of the world's best value white wines

La Petite Frog is fabulous!
03:2717/10/2024
Two fabulous Pinot Noirs

Two fabulous Pinot Noirs

2020 Domaine Nico Pinot Noir Grand Mere and 2020 Domaine Nico Pinot Noir Grand Pere
08:3717/10/2024
My time as the wine columnist for CNN.com

My time as the wine columnist for CNN.com

Every word of this story is true!
10:1316/10/2024
An absolutely incredible red wine value from Spain

An absolutely incredible red wine value from Spain

2020 Cellers Can Blau "Blau"
04:1216/10/2024
A fantastic Italian white from Abruzzo

A fantastic Italian white from Abruzzo

2022 Zaccagnini Pinot Grigio
03:5216/10/2024
A really excellent Sonoma Pinot Noir

A really excellent Sonoma Pinot Noir

2022 Hartford Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
02:0316/10/2024
An absolutely fabulous Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc

An absolutely fabulous Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc

2021 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
03:5515/10/2024
The crazy story of how we won the Wine Spectator Grand Award at The Wild Boar Restautant

The crazy story of how we won the Wine Spectator Grand Award at The Wild Boar Restautant

Sometimes it pays to take a risk
13:1514/10/2024