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That Somm Talk

That Somm Talk

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Anthony and Fiona are wine-drinking, restaurant-going, industry types in Los Angeles who enjoy talking about fancy grape juice (wine) & whatever else tickles their fancy. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsommtalk/support
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Somm Women Talk Wine

Kristi Mayfield and Charisse Henry

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Join friends and fellow wine enthusiasts Charisse Henry (WSET2) and Kristi Mayfield (WSET3) on Somm Women Talk Wine, where we dive into all things wine with passion and expertise. Kristi’s knack for simplifying wine education into bite-sized, accessible nuggets perfectly complements Charisse’s extensive experience in the service industry—creating a match made in wine heaven! Each episode is packed with wine insights, tips, and tricks to help you craft your own fantastic wine experiences. We ...
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Join us this episode on a road trip to New Mexico to visit the team at Vivác Winery. Brothers Jesse and Chris Padberg share their journey from college students and European explorers to winemakers. With an adventurous spirit and the perfect location for growing grapes, their story continues with award winning wines an…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! You may never have heard of the Cotes of Bordeaux. Great, we're here to share this amazing Bordeaux appellation and Bordeaux wine with you through our interview with Bruno Lallemand from Chateau Couchebout in the Cotes de Bourg region. Neither Left Bank nor Right Bank, Couchebout produces amazing red wines in their ow…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of non alcoholic wines, a rapidly growing category with impressive stats. Alcohol free, zero alcohol, alcohol removed, whatever you want to call it, these wine alternatives are claiming a regular space on wine lists at tremendous rates. Beyond grape juice, these wines h…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Hidden sugar in wine may sound scary or gross, but there are winemakers with 100% focus on low sugar wine!. We host Madame Zero's source of inspiration, Mathew Massey, to share how his vision for low sugar wines, Champagne to be exact, is playing out in fabulous style. Buzz words in wine from sugar free wine, zero sug…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Do you think bottles are the only way to package wine? We're here to change the way you think about alternative packaging for wine! In the world of wine trends, packaging for wine may not be the sexiest, but we think there are some pretty cool things going on! We're not talking about ordinary wine storage boxes or win…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! From Lost Grapes, to Hybrid Grapes, this episode rounds out our exploration with Noble Grapes, or Noble Wine. Read on for a short snippet of what we are covering, but tune in for all the fun! So, what exactly are Noble Grapes? Well, it depends on who you ask! One camp uses the 5 traditional Bordeaux varieties as their…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! It's here! Part 2 of our Wine Grapes series! In this episode, we're going beyond European Vitis Vinifera grapes to explore hybrid varieties you may never have tried! From Vidal Blanc (aptly named after it's founder, Jean Louis Vidal), a highly planted hybrid grape in New York state, to Marechal Foch growing in Minneso…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! If we asked you to name rare wines made from nearly extinct grapes, could you name any? Neither could we until we started looking beyond our local wine shop and city limit! What we discovered are entire species of wine grapes being rediscovered and replanted. They're making a comeback in vineyards from grand cru estat…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! It's hot in Texas so what better way to beat the heat than to take a trip to visit wineries in Marlborough. New Zealand that is. The Marlborough wine region is booming and going beyond Sauvignon Blanc. Cellar doors offer tastings and tours of some of the best wines from NZ. The family estate of Te Whare Ra is our stop…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! When wine podcasts turn one year old, their hosts celebrate like normal people would! Somm Women Talk Wine podcast hosts Charisse and Kristi take time in this episode to reminisce about the wine regions, wine tastings, wine industry interviews, and all of the other wine world topics from favorites to those most challe…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! In this exciting episode of Somm Women Talk Wine, we are honored to have Chris Keel, the owner of Put A Cork In It, a favorite Fort Worth wine shop, and a Vinitaly Ambassador, as our guest. Join us as we deep dive the world of lesser-known white Italian wines, revealing the hidden gems that make Italy the "go to" loca…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Ever wonder what it takes to create a new California Sparkling Wine? Tune in as Somm Women Talk Wine interviews Weston Eidson and Russell Bevan, two world-renowned winemakers who partnered on Weston's vision to create magic in a bottle of bubbles. Created in the traditional method with a whole lot of patience and more…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Temperatures are heating up and our natural instinct is to shift from red to white wine to tame the sweltering summer temperatures. SWTW takes on the task of finding the perfect chilled summer red wines perfect for every occasion! From Lambrusco to Syrah and a few in between, we hit the highlights so you, too, can pop…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! A Cali girl through and through, Morét Brealynn, has done it all when it comes to wine. From tasting room host to marketeer. From event planner to any odd task she could get involving grapes. Her passion and experience from some of the top wineries in Napa and Sonoma (you’ll have to listen to learn which ones!) gave h…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! What possibly could Captain Cook‘s exploration of the Fiordland of New Zealand’s South Island and world class wine have in common? Greg Hay, Wet Jacket Wine’s own Captain, leads the team toward a vision of precision, exploration and legacy. Hay founded several of Central Otago’s renowned wineries (Chard Farm and Pereg…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! So many buzzwords fly around sustainability, organics, biodynamics and renenerative wine viticulture and viniculture it's impossible to make sense of it all. What better way to break it all down than to hear from the expert team at Greystone in Wiapara, Canterbury, New Zealand? Stephen McGowan, Sales and Marketing Dir…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! What better way to celebrate the culinary and beverage geniouses of Fort Worth, TX than to partner with the James Beard Foundation? We think there is nothing better and Charisse and Kristi were honored to serve as podcast sponsors for the event held at Colonial Country Club on March 4. With microphones in hand, the tw…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Do you get confused with wine terms? What does flabby really even mean when it comes to wine? Fear no more! Charisse and Kristi tackle the definitions of many often used wine terms and break them down into simple, easily understandable meanings for you! From Awkward to Zippy (well, we actually forgot that one!), you’l…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! For most wine drinkers, Sauvignon Blanc is THE white wine of New Zealand. We're here to debunk yet another myth and challenge you to think about NZ Chardonnay! From the focus of organic / biodynamic / regenerative farming to low intervention winemaking, winemakers let the chameleon varietal shine. The land, the climat…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! From decanting to aging. From quality to color. From pairings to pourings. Charisse and Kristi tackle some of the top myths and misconceptions around wine! In the wine world where tradition has driven many of our consumption and selection decisions, it’s a whole new world out there! Join us as we dive into some of the…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Happy 2024! Thank you for your support and encouragement during our launch year! We’re so excited to start the new year off with a deep dive into WINE TRAVEL! Join us as we discuss how to prepare everything from where to go, what to do in advance and how to ensure your experience meets your wine travel goals! We would…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Happy New Year from Somm Women Talk Wine! 2023 was an amazing launch year and Charisse and Kristi could not be more thankful for every single person who has listened, downloaded, liked and most importantly shared our podcast with fellow wine lovers! In launching our 2024 season, we’re kicking off with a recap of our t…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Cooler weather isn’t just for red wines. Join Charisse and Kristi as we explore white wines perfect for all of your winter dinners, events and celebrations! What makes a white wine winter delicious? Tune in to learn stylistic differences, new varietals and tips and tricks to put white wines on your winter table. Our S…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Wine lists are an integral part of a great dining experience. Some people (Kristi being a guilty party) choose restaurants specifically by the wines on their list. But how wine lists are built and curate takes special attention, focus, care and selectivity. Ever wonder what goes into building them? Then this is your e…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Live from The Magnolia Wine Bar! SWTW’s first live event was a smashing hit and this episode has 2 parts - our pregame interview with Weston Eidson and snippets of our live discussion with audience participation - in the wine tasting of course! We’ll apologize in advance for the background noise! When winemaker Weston…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Let’s get down and dirty and talk about terroir, in particular soil. Terroir is a word tossed around flippantly in the wine world without much explanation. Simply put, it is a reference to the “sense of place” where grapevines grow. This can include location, weather, altitude, rainfall, fog, proximity to water, angle…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! In the middle o the harvest shuffle, we were thrilled to have a chat with Russell! Russell Bevan that is. Winemaker for Bevan Cellars, PerUs, Adversity and many more, Russell is known for signature styles within each brand. And not just any wine, 100+ wines are nothing new to this winemaker having scored around 30 so …
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! We used to think all wine was made in Stainless Steel tanks or oak barrels. Wrong! Wine can be fermented in 7 primary vessels. Yes, stainless steel tanks and oak barrels are two, however, clay amphora, demijohns, wood tanks, plastic tanks / buckets and concrete (yes concrete!) vessels round out the other prominent one…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Hello and welcome to Part 2 of our Food and Wine Pairing episodes! Charisse and Kristi continue to explore food and wine pairings in an unconventional way. Leveraging training methods from wine certification experts, we break down a few pairing myths and explore three wines against the 5 flavors your tongue identifies…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Hello fellow wine lovers! Join Charisse and Kristi as we explore food and wine pairings in an unconventional way. Leveraging training methods from wine certification experts, we break down a few pairing myths and explore three wines against the 5 flavors your tongue identifies - salty, sweet, bitter, sour and umami. W…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Not every pink wine is treated equally. Not every pink wine is actually a Rosé. From the palest ballet pink to the most raucous fuchsia, rosé comes in many styles and colors. There are also many different ways to make a Rosé. Confused yet? Listen in as Charisse and Kristi break down Rosé wine making techniques and the…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! If you know Charisse, you know she’s a bubble girl through and through! We’re not sure she’s ever met a bubble she didn’t like! Her passion has definitely rubbed off on Kristi and what better way to let two bubble girls have fun than to cover all things sparkling! But are all bubbles created equal? Not at all! There a…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Summer, summer, summer. Long days, vacations, staycations, friends, family and fun. Hot days and warm nights call for a style change in your go-to wines. Rosés and whites reign supreme. We’re totally on board, but this summer, we’re pouring a few new white wines into our glass and bringing you along for the ride! As t…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo. Tiffany & Co., Tag Heuer, Hublot. Fenty Beauty (Rihanna), Benefit Cosmetics, Givency Parfums. Wine. Which of the above does not seem to fit? If you guessed any of the above, the answer is they all fit! At least into LVMH’s portfolio of fine fashion, jewelry, …
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! As two women in the wine industry, what better topic for us to tackle than “Women in Wine”?! Special guests include Lindsey Koch and Benedicte Rhyne who share their passion for wine and how they embraced their natural female skills and talents to make their way in the traditionally male oriented world of wine. Meet Li…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Join Charisse and Kristi as they debunk wine scores. From the 1855 Bordeaux classification to modern day wine ratings by fellow podcasters, two Somms review the ins and outs of scores and what this means to you as a wine enthusiast. Never a dull moment with these friends and their ability to translate elevated wine kn…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! For Somm Women Talk Wine’s (SWTW) introductory podcast, get to know Charisse Henry, the “street smarts service guru” of the equation, and Kristi Mayfield, the “nerd” in the mix. How did a career aerospace and defense leader and a service professional come together? WINE! Of course! Sharing their passion and pursuing c…
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Sip, share, shape our podcast! Friends and fellow wine “passionistas”, Charisse Henry and Kristi Mayfield, talk all things wine on Somm Women Talk Wine. Having shared paths in wine certification (Intro CMS and WSET2), but different passions around wine creates a fun, entertaining and educational show. Kristi’s passion for all things nerdy from vine…
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Episode 14! This episode tastes like Coca-Cola with coffee, exactly what it sounds like. It smells like club mate and vodkas, which is basically a redbull vodka but much more appetizing. It looks like Anthony might be getting a wine certification. Anthony and Fiona drink a 2019 unfiltered Côtes du Rhône from Cuvee des Galets, which Anthony purchase…
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Episode 13. Three-teen. This episode was tasted blind. It smells like a cat tree, newly built. It looks like a Spicy Margarita tincture. Anthony and Fiona drink and rate a 2019 Pinot Grigio Ramato from Specogna, which Fiona got from her job. Please rate and review us 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify…
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Episode 12! Two-teen. You'll notice we have... a new logo! Thank you to friend of the pod, Ash Warner. You can find them here. This episode looks very clear, as in the audio is better. It smells like something fishy, like did my Speech and Debate coach hide my ballots during the senior year of high school? The mental scars are still there. It taste…
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EPISODE ONE-TEEN! (#11) This episode tastes like expensive dirty, like in a good way. It smells like fruit roll-ups. It looks like we have winner from our giveaway. Please give the episode a listen to find out who wins. Anthony and Fiona drink a 2016 Pinot Noir by My Pretty Wine Co., which Fiona purchased at Lou's Wine Store. Please rate and review…
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Episode 10! We did it. This episode looks like double digits. It smells like a social media giveaway. It tastes.. good. This episode TASTES GOOD. You'll see what I mean. Anthony & Fiona drink a 2020 Glou Glou from Las Jaras, purchased at The Heights Deli & Bottleshop in Lincoln Heights. Please rate and review us 5-stars on Apple Podcasts. And also,…
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Episode 9! Where's the time? This episode is a white wine for red wine drinkers. It smells like excavated fossils in Jura (eastern France). It looks like new merch, which you can find in our link-in-bio! It tastes like saline, walnut, vanilla, and ripe pear. Anthony and Fiona start with a Sauvignon Blanc, which they got at local fave The Heights. T…
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EPISODE 8! This episode smells like a cellar, or an unfinished basement. What's the difference? It looks like wafting orange juice over sparkling wine and calling it a mimosa. It tastes like picnic wine. Anthony and Fiona drink a very juicy muscadet by Domaine Jousset & Nicolas Reau, called Pulpe Fiction. Anthony purchased it at Silverlake Wine. Pl…
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This episode looks a little bit longer, since Anthony and Fiona are reviewing two wines for your enjoyment. It smells like Medieval Times, not the dinner theater. It's tastes are refined, after listening to Ira Glass talk about tastes (they're also slightly watered down after having brunch with Becky). Anthony and Fiona drink a 2019 Tres Hermanas P…
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Episode 6. This episode tastes like something that's at the tip of your tongue. It looks like another skin contact, but this one we're enjoying more than last episode. It smells like something south of the Mississippi. Anthony and Fiona drink an orange wine from Oeno, purchased at Silverlake Wine. Please rate and review us 5-stars on Apple Podcasts…
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This episode looks like a star seen from a space hotel. Tastes like your grandma's favorite white wine, but in the best way. Smells like the shores of southeast France, or southwest Spain, or what is southeast Spain? *shrugs in Sommelier* Anthony and Fiona drink a skin contact from Argentina that they bought at The Heights Deli & Bottleshop in Linc…
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This episode tastes like a porch pounder, whatever that means! It looks like the way Paul Giamatti looks at a glass of wine in Sideways. It smells like volcanic ash in the Canary Islands. Anthony and Fiona drink a Prosecco from Anthony's nearest liquor store. Special thanks to friend of the pod Aaron Stein for our theme song! View our latest wine r…
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Episode 3This podcast smells of patchouli. Tastes like the leather seats at The Cheesecake Factory. Looks like a fresh start. Fiona and I finally give ourselves an outro word: #SLOMMCHA! Also we are the (un)official snack crew. We made a "company Vivino" and started posting our poetic, improvised wine reviews of what we drink on the pod! Please rat…
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