One of Los Angeles’ best wine bars has just closed its doors for the final time. On today’s episode we speak to Rebecca Phillips about her time behind the bar as the owner of Vintage, a place that defined a neighborhood through bottles and laughter. She shares some of her craziest experiences, and we attempt to understand what disappears when we lose a local watering hole. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wine Paris. If you work in wine, spirits, or beverages in the U.S., you should be at Wine Paris 2026 February 9-11. Register online now and secure your trade badge. February is coming fast.

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Today Jason talks the current events happening in Iran with Persian - American winemaker

Darioush Khaledi of Darioush vineyards in Napa. Iran is one of the birth places of civilization and with that had a major hand in discovering and spreading wine across the world. The country is in the middle of generational upheaval that may change everything from geopolitics and freedom to It’s place in the global tourism, food, and wine space and millions hang in the balance. Let’s dig in to the history, the potential, and the “what ifs” of Iran. To watch our brand new episode on the upcoming 2024 Napa vintage free, go to https://sommtv.vhx.tv/videos/napa-valley-vintage-update-2024

The cellar master of Martell Cognac, the oldest of the historic large cognac houses still operating, tells the story of this iconic drink. SOMM TV subscribers can watch this episode right now on SOMMTV.com, not a subscriber? Get 50% off by entering sommtv50 at checkout and enjoy hundreds of episodes on all things food and drink found no where else.