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.

Listen on:

Episodes

32 minutes ago

Join us for dinner at Forepaugh's in April for dinner with wines of Angelo Gaja!

32 minutes ago

32 minutes ago

Presented personally by Gaia Gaja!

2 days ago

A brief conversation with legendary Napa winemaker Michael Mondavi

2 days ago

2 days ago

Robert's son and winemaker!

4 days ago

A brief conversation with Gaia Gaja of Angelo Gaja in Piemonte, Italy

4 days ago

4 days ago

The earth mother

5 days ago

The best bacon and the best ham you have ever tasted

5 days ago

5 days ago

Benton's Bacon and The Hammery

7 days ago

Why martial arts, revisited

7 days ago

7 days ago

It's not about fighting!

Friday Mar 14, 2025

One of the most extraordinary Pinot Noirs I can remember tasting

Friday Mar 14, 2025

Friday Mar 14, 2025

2006 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir "Monogram"

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025

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

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025

Join us at Forepaugh's in April for dinner with her wines!

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

An absolutely magnificent Napa Valley Cabernet

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

20006 Colgin Cellars Tychson Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025

The incredible story of my ultimate Uber trip

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025

Nashville to Boston to White Plains and back to Nashville

Sunday Mar 02, 2025

2021 Concha Y Toro Don Melchor

Sunday Mar 02, 2025

Sunday Mar 02, 2025

The Wine Spectator Wine Of The Year