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

Jan 21, 2026

3 min

Petite Frog!

Jan 19, 2026

23 min

There's more than Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Riesling!

Jan 19, 2026

5 min

Broadbent Fine Rich Sweet Madeira, stored horribly for a long time

Jan 15, 2026

3 min

2013 Kosta Brown Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

Que Syrah, Syrah

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

16 min

A brief tutorial on Syrah around the world

Jan 8, 2026

7 min

Proxies Crisp White, Proxies Big Red, Pine Ridge "Traveler's Series" Cabernet Sauvignon

Jan 7, 2026

6 min

One fabulous, one hanging in there, one undrinkable

Dec 27, 2025

9 min

An overview of the wine service for NYE

Dec 22, 2025

6 min

All these people I have met over the years

A class on Merlot

Dec 22, 2025

Dec 22, 2025

14 min

For the service staff at Forepaugh's restaurant

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