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

Sep 7, 2024

My recipe for the best Caesar Salad you've ever tasted

Sep 7, 2024

Sep 7, 2024

5 min

The Caesar recipe from F Scott's in Nashville in the 1980s and 1990s

Sep 7, 2024

A really excellent, really versatile, really affordable dry Austrian white wine

Sep 7, 2024

Sep 7, 2024

4 min

2021 Domaine Wachau Gruner Veltliner Federspiel Terrasse

Sep 6, 2024

A conversation with Jane Lopes, one of America's most gifted sommeliers

Sep 6, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

51 min

A broad ranging discussion with Jane Lopes

Sep 6, 2024

Tasting at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in The Napa Valley

Sep 6, 2024

Sep 6, 2024

15 min

A great way to end my week in Napa

Sep 4, 2024

The best of all cheeses, Epoisses, and a fun way to serve it

Sep 4, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

3 min

Epoisses, a cow's milk cheese from Burgundy

Sep 4, 2024

A once in a lifetime wine experience in The Napa Valley

Sep 4, 2024

Sep 4, 2024

15 min

Tasting 1973, 1980 and 1974 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon

Sep 3, 2024

Tasting two 100 point wines at Ridge Monte Bello

Sep 3, 2024

Sep 3, 2024

10 min

2021 Ridge Estate Cabernet, 2021 Monte Bello, 2015 Monte Bello

Sep 2, 2024

An astonishing tasting at Stony Hill Vineyards in The Napa Valley

Sep 2, 2024

Sep 2, 2024

20 min

Tasting two Cabernets and three Chardonnays from Stony Hill Vineyards that blew me away

Sep 2, 2024

Tasting at Ridge Lytton Springs

Sep 2, 2024

Sep 2, 2024

16 min

12 extraordinary wines at Lytton Springs

Sep 2, 2024

A rant about espresso

Sep 2, 2024

Sep 2, 2024

6 min

There is no excuse for serving bad quality espresso!