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

Tuesday Jul 30, 2024

Be warned this is a very serious conversation with an elite level martial artist, former special forces soldier and national champion weightlifter. He views Aikido as combat, and that is clear in this talk,

Monday Jul 29, 2024

Tasting a lovely CA Chardonnay which received 98 points from The Wine Advocate - does it deserve 98 points?

Sunday Jul 28, 2024

Everything that could go wrong did at The Wild Boar's dinner at The James Beard Foundation in 1994

A diva asks me to marry her

Sunday Jul 28, 2024

Sunday Jul 28, 2024

Cyndi Lauper loved my butternut squash risotto so much, she asked me to marry her!

My top 10 restaurant list

Sunday Jul 28, 2024

Sunday Jul 28, 2024

10 restaurants that perform at the highest level in cuisine, wine and service

Saturday Jul 27, 2024

and a review of 2020 Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon

Reviewing 2022 Cline Viognier

Saturday Jul 27, 2024

Saturday Jul 27, 2024

The perfect pairing with fresh white asparagus with Maltese sauce

Saturday Jul 27, 2024

My son helped make this extraordinary wine!

Friday Jul 26, 2024

What makes a great wine great?

Thursday Jul 25, 2024

Tasting the 2022 Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc

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