A Glass For Every Palate

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

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!

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.

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.

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