Adventures Of A Black Belt Sommelier

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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Episodes

5 days ago

One of the most extraordinary wine experiences of my life

5 days ago

5 days ago

Visiting Colgin Cellars

5 days ago

Wonderful wines in Western Sonoma

5 days ago

5 days ago

Dumol Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah

6 days ago

Visiting a sacred place in The Napa Valley

6 days ago

6 days ago

Dunn Vineyards on Howell Mountain

6 days ago

Two stunning wines from a Napa winery you may not have heard of

6 days ago

6 days ago

2022 Arkenstone Estate White, 2021 Arkenstone Godward Cabernet Sauvignon

7 days ago

A once in a lifetime experience in the Napa Valley

7 days ago

7 days ago

Tasting incredibly rare wines with Michael Mondavi in his wine cellar

7 days ago

A perfect dinner in The Napa Valley

7 days ago

7 days ago

Bouchon Bistro in Yountville

Sunday Jun 01, 2025

Two wonderful Napa Reds. tasted today at the winery

Sunday Jun 01, 2025

Sunday Jun 01, 2025

2022 Darioush Shiraz, 2022 Darioush Cabernet Franc

Friday May 30, 2025

A magnificent, mature Tuscan red wine

Friday May 30, 2025

Friday May 30, 2025

2005 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino

Monday May 26, 2025

Three perfect wines in one week

Monday May 26, 2025

Monday May 26, 2025

2016 Dominus, 2002 Salon le Mesnils, 2003 Vega Sicilia Unico

Monday May 26, 2025

A brief conversation with legendary winemaker Joel Peterson

Monday May 26, 2025

Monday May 26, 2025

2019 Contra Costa Mataro, 2018 Oakley Road Zinfandel, 2018 Bedrock Zinfandel