GuildSomm Podcast

Managing Multiple Outlets with Douglas Kim MS

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe interviews Master Sommelier Douglas Kim about managing beverage programs for multiple outlets,...

Blind Tasting with Myles Trapp MS

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Myles Trapp joins host MS Chris Tanghe to blind taste three red wines, identifying qu...

Alternative Wine Packaging with Melissa Saunders MW

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tasting with MS Maddy Jimerson

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Maddy Jimerson joins host MS Chris Tanghe to blind taste three white wines. Before the ...

Beef, Butchery, and Non-Classic Pairings with Kevin Smith and Nelson Daquip

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, we chat with Kevin Smith and Nelson Daquip of Beast & Cleaver in Seattle about beef, butchery, and non-c...

Tasting with MS David Reuss

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, newly minted Master Sommelier David Reuss joins host MS Chris Tanghe to blind taste three red wines. Bef...

2025 Year in Review

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommeliers Chris Tanghe and Jonathan Eichholz reflect on the past year in wine. They cover ...

Beaujolais with Natasha Hughes MW

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe interviews Master of Wine Natasha Hughes about the modern winemaking landscape in Beaujolais....

Tasting with MS Jesse Becker

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Jesse Becker joins host MS Chris Tanghe to blind taste three red wines. Before he starts tast...

Joseph Phelps Insignia with David Pearson

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with David Pearson of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. They discuss the history of the wi...

Tasting with Tori Testa

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, sommelier Tori Testa discusses her tasting journey with host MS Chris Tanghe before ...

Spain with Sarah Jane Evans MW

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with MW Sarah Jane Evans about what’s new and excit...

Tasting with Winemaker Erica Orr

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with Erica Orr, a Washington winemaker ...

Mount Etna with Benjamin Spencer

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with Benjamin Spencer, an American journalist and win...

Tasting: Grüner Veltliner Profile

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe takes a different approach to the study of blind tasti...

Rhône Varieties with John Alban

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with the one and only John Alban of Alban Vineyards i...

Blind Tasting with Doug Frost and Jonathan Eichholz

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours a flight of three red wines for Master Sommelier...

Chile with Amanda Barnes

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with newly minted Master of Wine Amanda Barnes about the state of the Chilean wi...

Blind Tasting with Max Goldberg

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours the always-tricky-to-parse Gamay and Pinot Noir...

Grenache with Seth Kitzke

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Seth Kitzke of Upsidedown Wine about all things Grenache. Seth and his fa...

Blind Tasting with Skyler Ring

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours the dreaded so-called Bermuda Triangle of white ...

Wine Auctions with Lukas Dempsey

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Los Angeles-based Lukas Dempsey, Assistant Vice President and Wine Speciali...

Blind Tasting with Wendy Shoemaker

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe mixes up the format of the blind tasting series. This and upcoming e...

Alsace with Jean Trimbach

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Jean Trimbach, 12th generation of the iconic estate in the village of Ribea...

Blind Tasting with Chris Lara and Torrey Lewis

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Somm...

China with Gus Zhu MW

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

2024 Year in Review

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommeliers Chris Tanghe and Jonathan Eichholz discuss the trends, challenges, and highlights of 2024 and cons...

Blind Tasting with Rebecca Fineman MS and Scott Tyree MS

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the GuildSomm blind tasting podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe pours a white wine for two Master Sommeliers from opposite...

The Quest to Become an MW with Lauren McPhate

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tasting with MW Bree Stock

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest blind tasting episode of the GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Master of Wine Bree Stock about her approach t...

Distilling with Kevin Pike

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest episode of the GuildSomm podcast, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with Kevin Pike about distilling eaux-de-vie and spirits, and man...

Study Methods to Improve Your Blind Tasting Ability

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with Jonathan Eichholz,MS, about proven study methods that have help...

Coravin with Greg Lambrecht

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bitters and Cocktails with Sother Teague

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe connects with Sother Teague, a bartender and a founding partner of Overthrow Hospitality...

Tasting with Ally Lanoue and Paul Swanson

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest blind tasting podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe speaks with two Seattle sommeliers, each working in a different sector of ...

Hungary with Tamás Czinki

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, the host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe explores the diverse wine styles of Hungary, including the iconic and incredibly com...

Tasting with Barbara Philip and Élyse Lambert

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with two talented Canadian wine professionals, Barbara Philip...

Cheese and Wine Pairing with Bronwen and Francis Percival

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe broaches the complexities of pairing wine with cheese, as it’s often assumed tha...

Tasting with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Braithe Tidwell and Sam Bortugno of Brennan's Restauran...

Wine Education with Karen MacNeil

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with the wine writer and educator Karen MacNeil about the state of wine edu...

Tasting with Cokie Ponikvar and Omar Lima

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Cokie Ponikvar and Omar Lima. They discuss the importan...

Wine Chemistry with P.J. Alaimo

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Dr. P.J. Alaimo, a professor of chemistry and the chemistry department...

Tasting with Marissa Kipp and Tyler Alden

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest blind tasting episode, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Marissa Kipp and MS Tyler Alden. They discuss their blin...

The Evolution of Wine Service

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe interviews Taylor Parsons of Whole Cluster Hospitality and MS Gareth Ferreira of C...

Tasting with Clara Klein and Jeremy Schwartz

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our first blind tasting episode of 2024, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe speaks with Clara Klein and Jeremy Schwartz, lead sommeliers ...

Napa Valley with Kelli White

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, host MS Christopher Tanghe interviews Kelli A. White, director of education for the Wine Center at Meadowood in Napa ...

2023 Year in Review

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the last GuildSomm podcast episode of 2023, Master Sommeliers Chris Tanghe and Jonathan Eichholz address myriad topics related to the past year, f...

Tasting with Mark Guillaudeu and Chris Gaither

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our new tasting episode, host Christopher Tanghe speaks with fellow Master Sommeliers Mark Guillaudeu and Chris Gaither. They discuss their tasting...

Wine Program Philosophy and Pricing

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest GuildSomm podcast, host MS Christopher Tanghe interviews Annie Shi of King and Jupiter restaurants in New York City about her wine progr...

Tasting with Steven McDonald and Rachael Liggett-Draper

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a new tasting episode! This week, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe discusses blind tasting practices with MS Steven McDonald and...

Coffee & Restaurants

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe explores the importance of coffee in restaurant beverage programs by tracking it from fa...

Tasting with Erin Lyman and James Lechner

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, Seattle wine professionals Erin Lyman and James Lechner discuss blind tasting with host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe...

Demeter Certification with Steven Thompson

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tanghe interviews Steven Thompson, the cofounder of Analemma Wines. Chris and Steven di...

Tasting with Matthew Crawford and Cara De Lavallade

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, Advanced Sommeliers Matthew Crawford and Cara De Lavallade discuss blind tasting with host and Master Sommelier Christopher Tan...

Exploring Riesling with Fred Merwarth

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast episode, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe interviews Fred Merwarth of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard in the Finger Lakes region of New ...

Tasting with Andrea Morris and Jonathan Eichholz

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest blind tasting episode, host MS Christopher Tanghe speaks with New York City sommeliers Andrea Morris and Jonathan Eichholz. Andrea and J...

Sustainability in Champagne

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest podcast, MS Christopher Tanghe interviews Ruinart Chef de Caves Frédéric Panaïotis. They unpack the effects of climate change in Cham...

New Zealand with Cameron Douglas

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MS Christopher Tanghe speaks with New Zealand expert MS Cameron Douglas. They cover all things New Zealand, including the country’s...

Tasting with Chuck Nix and Lindsay Thomas

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our blind tasting bonus episode is back! In this month's installment, GuildSomm Education Director MS Christopher Tanghe speaks with sommeliers Chuck ...

Tannin Management with Nick Gislason

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MS Christopher Tanghe speaks with Nick Gislason, director of winemaking and viticulture at Screaming Eagle and co-owner and brewer at...

Chile with Lizzy Butler

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MS Christopher Tanghe discusses the wines of Chile with Elizabeth Butler, the director of wine at importing company Vine Connections....

Demystifying Reduction with Thomas Savre

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MS Chris Tanghe speaks with Thomas Savre, the director of winemaking and viticulture at Lingua Franca Winery in the Willamette Valley...

Tasting with Alexandra Stang and Matthew Dulle

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our new tasting episode, GuildSomm Education Director MS Christopher Tanghe talks to Advanced Sommeliers Matthew Dulle and Alexandra Stang about th...

Reflections on 2022

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our new podcast episode, Christopher Tanghe takes a look back at 2022 with guests Audrey Frick, Jonathan Eichholz, and Samantha Cole-Johnson. They ...

Chartreuse with Paul Einbund

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our final podcast episode of the year, MS Chris Tanghe interviews Chartreuse expert and sommelier Paul Einbund. Paul is the owner of The Morris and...

Tasting with GuildSomm: Justyna Brewczyk and Michael Markarian

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month’s tasting episode, MS Chris Tanghe talks to Justyna Brewczyk and Michael Markarian about their approaches to blind tasting. Justyna is...

GuildSomm Podcast en Español: Rioja with Alberto Gil

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest Spanish-language podcast, Elisa Errea speaks with Alberto Gil about all things Rioja. Alberto Gil is a journalist and the coauthor of "R...

Tasting with GuildSomm: Alyssa Champagne and Jim Bube

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's tasting episode, MS Chris Tanghe speaks with Alyssa Champagne and MS Jim Bube about their approaches to blind tasting. Alyssa is based...

Wine Tech Part 2: Winemaker and Author Nicolas Quillé MW

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MS Chris Tanghe speaks with MW Nicolas Quillé, co-author with MW David Bird of Understanding Wine Technology, 4th Edition. Nicolas...

Wine Tech Part 1: Tony Cha of Alfred Technologies

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MS Chris Tanghe interviews Tony Cha, a consultant for Alfred Technologies, about the state of technology in beverage management. Tony...

Tasting with GuildSomm: Paz Levinson

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, GuildSomm board member Daniela Frison and Argentinean sommelier Paz Levinson return to provide a recap in English of their conversati...

Regenerative Farming

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the complex topic of regenerative agriculture with two experts in the field. First, Jenny Hemmer speaks with Meghan Zobe...

Tasting with GuildSomm in Spanish: Daniela Frison & Paz Levinson

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our first-ever podcast in Spanish, GuildSomm board member Daniela Frison and Argentinean sommelier Paz Levinson discuss all things blind tasting. D...

Cork with Carlos de Jesus

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MS Chris Tanghe speaks with Carlos de Jesus of APCOR, the Portuguese cork association, to discuss the sustainability, new technologie...

Tasting with GuildSomm: Ray Sholes & Kelli White

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's tasting episode, MS Chris Tanghe sits down with Ray Sholes of Michael's Genuine in Miami. Ray shares his approach to blind tasting and...

Consumer Trends

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, GuildSomm Executive Director Jenny Hemmer speaks with Rob McMillan and Philana Bouvier to explore consumer trends in the beverage ind...

Tasting with GuildSomm: Blind Wine with Mia Van de Water MS

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month's tasting episode, MS Chris Tanghe sits down with Mia Van de Water to discuss her approach to blind tasting, why it’s an important ski...

Argentina with Amanda Barnes

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with Amanda Barnes about what's new and exciting in Argentine wine. Amanda’s new book, “The S...

Tasting with GuildSomm: Blind Wine with Ryan Robinson

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Tasting with GuildSomm series, longtime member Ryan Robinson speaks with Emily Nixon about the development of his blind tasting...

Champagne and the Ruinart Challenge

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Tanghe hosts Ruinart Chef de Cave, Frédéric Panaïotis. They discuss the storied past of the Ruinart estate within the broade...

Tasting with GuildSomm: Why Do We Blind Taste?

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 de...

Food & Wine Pairing

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Tanghe discusses pairing food and wine with Master Sommeliers Andrea Robinson and Max Kast. They cover their basic guidelines f...

Emerging Wine Regions: Michigan & Southwest USA

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue our Emerging Wine Regions series and explore several states producing wines off the beaten path in the United States. Fir...

Rum

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe explores the vast world of rum. First, he interviews Shawn Martin, Distillery Manager of Papa's Pilar R...

Emerging Wine Regions: Vermont & The Finger Lakes

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 extr...

Remembering Becky Wasserman

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In light of Becky Wasserman’s passing last month, we are rereleasing this 2019 conversation Becky had with our staff writer, Bryce Wiatrak. Becky ha...

Rosé & Orange Wines

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the GuildSomm team delves into rosé wines and white wines made with skin contact. First, Bryce Wiatrak interviews Master of Wine Eli...

Wine Pairings: Music & Food

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss wine pairings on multiple dimensions. First, Bryce Wiatrak interviews Master of Wine Susan Lin about her career as a class...

Managing Old & New Vines

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss managing a vineyard from the perspective of two winemakers. Bryce Wiatrak interviews Morgan Twain-Peterson of Bedrock Wine...

Soju & Sake

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, GuildSomm Interim Executive Director Chris Tanghe interviews two entrepreneurs who specialize in east Asian beverages. Master Sommeli...

Career Series: Packaging Design & Branding

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month on the GuildSomm podcast, we're hosting a special series focused on careers in the wine industry. We'll release one episode per week...

Career Series: Wine Auction

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month on the GuildSomm podcast, we're hosting a special series focused on careers in the wine industry. We'll release one episode per week...

Career Series: Consulting

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month on the GuildSomm podcast, we're hosting a special series focused on careers in the wine industry. We're releasing one episode per we...

Career Series: Wine PR

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month on the GuildSomm podcast, we're hosting a special series focused on careers in the wine industry. We'll release one episode per week...

Unexpected Booze

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the GuildSomm team explores wines made from fruit other than grapes. Stacy Ladenburger interviews Michael Terrien about his Maine blu...

Sangiovese

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover all things Sangiovese. Chris Tanghe talks with Frasca Hospitality Group Wine Director Carlin Karr about the versatility...

Remembering Steven Spurrier

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In light of Steven Spurrier's passing last week, we are rereleasing this 2018 conversation he had with our interim executive director, Chris Tanghe. W...

Jasper Morris on Burgundy

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GuildSomm Staff Writer Bryce Wiatrak interviews Jasper Morris about all things Burgundy.