GuildSomm Podcasts

Alsace with Jean Trimbach

2025-02-11T01:16:00Z

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Jean Trimbach, 12th generation of the iconic estate in the village of Ribeauvillé, Alsace. They review the history, climate, winemaking, and wines that define the Trimb...(read more)

Blind Tasting with Chris Lara and Torrey Lewis

2025-01-21T19:05:00Z

In the latest episode of Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours a red wine for two Seattle sommeliers aspiring to achieve the Master Sommelier Diploma. Chris Lara has worked for top Seattle restaurants for the last 30 years, including Ma...(read more)

China with MW Gus Zhu

2025-01-07T17:19:00Z

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Master of Wine Gus Zhu about the wines of China. They dive into the country’s winemaking history, major regions, primary varieties, and iconic producers. Thanks for list...(read more)

2024 Year In Review

2024-12-10T02:55:00Z

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommeliers Chris Tanghe and Jonathan Eichholz discuss the trends, challenges, and highlights of 2024 and consider what might be ahead in 2025. Thank you to all of our listeners for the amazing support of the sh...(read more)

Blind Tasting with MS Rebecca Fineman and MS Scott Tyree

2024-11-18T17:31:00Z

In the latest episode of the GuildSomm blind tasting podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours a white wine for two Master Sommeliers from opposite sides of the country while chatting with them about their approaches to blind tasting, what has bee...(read more)

The Quest to Become an MW with Lauren McPhate

2024-10-29T23:36:00Z

In our latest episode of the GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Lauren McPhate about her journey through the IMW to become a Master of Wine, discussing what worked and what didn't in her approach to studying and examining. L...(read more)

Blind Tasting with Bree Stock

2024-10-16T20:00:00Z

In our latest blind tasting episode of the GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Master of Wine Bree Stock about her approach to blind tasting. They discuss why it's an important career skill to continually develop,&n...(read more)

Distilling with Kevin Pike

2024-09-28T00:28:00Z

In our latest episode of the GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Kevin Pike about distilling eaux-de-vie and spirits, and managing a farm to cultivate the materials to make it all happen. traffic.libsyn.com/.../GSI_Podcast_9_...(read more)

Study Methods to Improve Your Blind Tasting Ability

2024-08-20T16:35:00Z

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with MS Jonathan Eichholz about proven study methods that have helped both of them develop the skill to not only pass the Master Sommelier exam but also continue to imp...(read more)

Coravin with Greg Lambrecht

2024-08-05T18:23:00Z

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe connects with Greg Lambrecht, the founder of Coravin, to discuss how the Coravin came to be, the science behind it, and how to maximize its efficiency. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy ...(read more)

Bitters and Cocktails with Sother Teague

2024-07-09T15:30:00Z

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe connects with Sother Teague, a bartender and a founding partner of Overthrow Hospitality, in New York City, to discuss all things bitter and the current state of cocktails. The conversatio...(read more)

Tasting with Ally Lanoue and Paul Swanson

2024-06-24T17:50:00Z

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with two Seattle sommeliers, each working in a different sector of the business, about how they apply blind tasting skills to their daily routines. They taste a white ...(read more)

Hungary with Tamás Czinki MS

2024-06-11T17:29:00Z

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe explores the diverse wine styles of Hungary, including the iconic and incredibly complex sweet wines of Tokaj as well as lesser-known dry wines from multiple regions. Our guest this m...(read more)

Tasting with Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert

2024-05-28T14:01:00Z

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with two talented Canadian wine professionals, Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert. They taste a red wine blind and discuss how they apply blind ta...(read more)

Cheese and Wine Pairing with Bronwen and Francis Percival

2024-05-13T19:16:00Z

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe broaches the complexities of pairing wine with cheese, as it’s often assumed that the two are easily matched, in an interview with Bronwen and Francis Percival....(read more)