We're adding a regular tasting series to the GuildSomm podcast! In addition to our monthly wine topics, we'll be releasing monthly podcast episodes devoted to the theme of tasting. We'll cover a wide spectrum of tasting subjects, including blind tasting study methods, challenging comparatives, full-length tasting sessions with GuildSomm members, and more.
To kick off the first episode in this new series, Director…
In this episode, Master Sommelier user2217 explores the vast world of rum. First, he interviews Shawn Martin, distillery manager of Papa's Pilar Rum in Key West, who discusses the production methods used to make myriad styles of rum. Then, Chris speaks with Ian Burrell, the global rum ambassador, about rum's origins in the Caribbean, how the colonial power of the Royal Navy informs the legacy of rum, and how the category…
In this episode, we explore two wine regions in the northeastern United States. While Vermont and northern New York State are both located in the extremes of viticultural viability, both regions have emerged as hubs of quality wine production. user2217 interviews Master Sommelier user7830 about his winemaking venture in northwestern Vermont and then speaks with Meaghan Frank about her family's multi-generational winemaking…
In light of Becky Wasserman’s passing last month, we are rereleasing this 2019 conversation Becky had with our staff writer, user14789. Becky had a profound impact on the careers, palates, and personal lives of wine professionals across the globe. She will be remembered as a champion of the underdog and a pioneer who opened wine industry doors for small producers, for women, and for Burgundy.
At the end of the episode…
In this episode, the GuildSomm team delves into rosé wines and white wines made with skin contact. First, user14789 interviews Master of Wine user44022 about all things rosé. They discuss pink wine's varied and often misunderstood production methods, whether a rosé's color connotes quality, and Elizabeth's recommendations for emerging rosé-producing regions. Later, user2217 interviews