A Glass For Every Palate

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Hosted by Shakera Jones, part of the SOMM TV Podcast Network, find out the wines that changed the lives of the most influential people in the wine and culinary worlds.

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    • Nov 4, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES

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    Episode 13: Carla Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 75:08


    In this season finale, Shakera and Carla Hall, chef, author, restaurateur, talk about cookbooks, celebration food, and the theme of joy.

    Episode 12: Carlton McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 66:07


    Shakera and Carlton McCoy, Master Sommelier, CEO of Heitz Cellar, and cofounder of The Roots Fund, discuss Court scandals, barriers to entry, and the theme of adaptability. 

    Episode 11: Marcus Samuelsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 35:18


    Shakera and Marcus Samuelsson, chef, restaurateur, and author, talk about how food plays a role in community, culture and cookbooks, and the theme of renaissance.

    Episode 10: Tonya Pitts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 49:16


    Shakera and Tonya Pitts, sommelier, wine and food consultant, and writer, talk about changes in the hospitality industry, wine advice, and the theme of grace under fire.

    Episode 9: Dustin Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 65:58


    Shakera and Dustin Wilson, SOMM film star and of Verve Wine and One White Street, discuss starting a restaurant, the Court scandal, and the theme of evolving.

    Episode 8: The Swirl Suite

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 28:38


    Shakera talks with the Swirl Suite about their entrance into wine, food pairings, and the theme of collaboration.

    Episode 7: Jackie Summers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 42:37


    Shakera and Jackie Summers, writer, entrepreneur, and public speaker, talk about Sorel liquor, Caribbean culture, and the theme of audacity.

    Episode 6: Donae Burston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 53:43


    Shakera and Donae Burston, founder and CEO of La Fête du Rosé, discuss expanding your palate, diversity in the wine industry, and the theme of being a rebel.

    Episode 5: Heini Zachariassen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 28:26


    Shakera and Heini Zachariassen, founder of Vivino, discuss technology, Heini's wine journey, and the theme of innovation.

    Episode 4: Nadine Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 34:37


    Shakera and Nadine Brown, somm wine judge, former Wine Director Charlie Palmer D.C and wine writer, discuss Nadine's journey into the wine world, balancing motherhood, and the theme of steadfastness. 

    Episode 3: Maryam Ahmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 39:02


    Shakera Jones and Maryam Ahmed, a Napa-based entrepreneur, talk about hospitality education, the Culinary Institute of America, diversity, and the theme of community.*This episode is brought to you by Elden Selections, a Burgundy wine importer. Use the promo code SOMM for 15% off your first purchase of $200 or more. https://www.burgundywine.com/SOMM

    Episode 2: Arthur Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 33:59


    Shakera Jones and Arthur Murray, President of Flambeaux Wine, discuss the transition from environmental law to wine, the Sonoma fires, and the theme of family. *Don't miss Shakera's Drink Along with Jill Zimorski MS with the film A Year in Champagne, September 27th on SOMM TV! Get the same two Champagnes they'll be drinking on screen for $100 at vivino.com/sommtv including free shipping (SHIP15)

    Episode 1: Jermaine Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 40:07


    On this season 2 premiere, Shakera Jones and Jermaine Stone, of Wine and Hip-hop and Cru Luv, talk about his entrance into the wine world, music, and the theme of authenticity. *This episode is brought to you by Elden Selections, a Burgundy wine importer. Use the promo code SOMM for 15% off your first purchase of $200 or more. https://www.burgundywine.com/SOMM

    Episode 1: Season 2 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 0:37


    Season 2 of A Glass for Every Palate is back August 12th!

    Episode 19: Episode 18: Sarah Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 54:26


    Shakera talks with sommelier, author, and entrepreneur Sarah Thomas about her start in wine, a 24 hour decision to move to New York, and how she’s transitioned her passion for food and wine into passion projects to make the world of food and wine more engaging and inclusive to everyone, even kids (without the wine, of course).

    Episode 18: Episode 17: Aldo Sohm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 63:34


    Shakera talks with Aldo about the uncomfortable question that sparked their friendship, natural wine, and the joys of constantly exploring and expanding your palate.

    Episode 17: Episode 16: Rita Jammet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 40:43


    Shakera Jones and Rita Jammet, Owner & Ambassador of La Caravelle Champagnes, talk about her love of wine, how food can convey emotions, and tell the story of a community.

    Episode 16: Episode 15: Regine Rousseau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 39:28


    In this season 2 opener, Shakera talks with Regine Rousseau, entrepreneur and writer, about her work in the wine world, the wine that started it all, and her outlook on life.

    Episode 15: Episode 14: Jill Zimorski MS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 59:00


    Shakera talks with Jill Zimorski about the start of her wine journey, studying for the WSET and the Court, her favorite food and wine pairings, and the interesting toppings she puts on her peanut butter sandwiches. Don't forget to sign up for Jill's podcast, Reading & Drinking. That's a wrap for 2020, new episodes return January 14th!

    Episode 14: Episode 13: Diane Carpenter & Christina Wise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 45:53


    Shakera talks with Diane Carpenter and Christina Wise about their combined wine journey with their new project CRUSH, starring Shakera and produced by Diane and Christina, where they follow the grapes from the vine and into the crush process. This conversation is loaded with moments of women joining forces to bring out the best in one another and using their collective talents to tell the story of an incredible family and wine growing region.

    Episode 13: Episode 12: Laura Fiorvanti

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 69:35


    Shakera sits down with Laura Fiorvanti to talk about the wine that started it all, her career on the floor, the many lessons learned as a young entrepreneur, pivoting her business during a pandemic, and the recent Court situation.

    Episode 12: Episode 11: Sukari Bowman & Larissa Dubose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 61:37


    Shakera sits down with Sukari Bowman, host of The Color of Wine, and Larissa Dubose, influencer and certified sommelier, for some laughs, great memories, and their journeys in the world of wine, using terms and examples that make wine relatable and understandable.

    Episode 10: Andre Mack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 61:05


    Shakera talks with sommelier and winemaker Andre Mack about his journey in wine, diversity in the wine world, and his transition into being an author.

    Episode 9: David Phinney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 39:25


    Shakera talks with winemaker Dave Phinney about his journey into wine, pairing wine with hip hop, and the influence of Nas.

    Episode 8: Danica Patrick and Julien Fayard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 50:00


    Shakera talks with Danica Patrick and Julien Fayard about the wines that changed their lives, the start of Somnium wine, and fascinating wine pairings.

    Episode 7: Kelly Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 29:01


    Shakera talks with Kelly Mitchell, independent wine consultant and representative for Skurnik Wines & Spirits, about her transition from banking to wine, starting a business, and the wine that started it all.

    Episode 6: Blaine Ashley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 52:38


    Shakera talks with Blaine Ashley, founder of New York Champagne Week, about her journey into wine, embracing creative ideas, and the start of this annual Champagne event.

    Episode 5: Philippe André

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 44:49


    Shakera talks with Philippe André, Champagne ambassador for Charles Heidsieck, about growing up in the restaurant world, his start in wine, diversity in the industry, and being yourself.

    Episode 4: Dwyane Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 25:58


    Shakera sits down with Dwyane Wade, NBA superstar and partner of Wade Cellars, to discuss the wines that started it all, the unique connection to Riesling, and a journey with Champagne.

    Episode 3: Julia Coney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 56:24


    Shakera talks with Julia Coney, founder of Black Wine Professionals, about her journey with wine, food pairings, and even thriller writing.

    Episode 2: Christina Wise

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 58:49


    Shakera Jones sits down with writer and producer Christina Wise to discuss the start of the SOMM films, her favorite wines, and balancing family and work.

    Episode 1: Jancis Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 49:47


    In this first episode, Shakera Jones talks with celebrated wine writer Jancis Robinson about her life, influences, favorite bottles, filming SOMM 3 and more!

    A Glass For Every Palate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 0:34


    Welcome to “A Glass For Every Palate” hosted by Shakera Jones, part of the SOMM TV Podcast Network. Find out the wines that changed the lives of the most influential people in the wine and culinary worlds. Make sure to subscribe, episodes coming soon.

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