
Somm and Somm'er
We will discuss and educate wine enthusiasts on everything that is wine. We are not Sommeliers, just two guys that love talking about the experience, companionship with food and the joy wine brings us.
Episodes
103 episodes
Somms Upstate NY Brewery Expeditions
In our latest episode, Aaron and Floyd took a drive to visit the growing Upstate NY Breweries scene. We visited some local breweries crafting fantastic lagers, Sours, Ciders and Farmhouse ales using various style hops and locally sourced ingred...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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41:08

Somms Go Grand Vins Bordeaux Tasting 2024
The Somms have been going to the Grand Vins Bordeaux Wine Tasting at Cipriani's in NYC for about 5 years now. We've tasted good and bad vintages from the previous years, but we were excited to see if the Bordeaux whites and reds from the new vi...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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55:40

Instagram Reelz - Building a Brand
Creating content for Instagram reels is a full-time job and the Somm's have been on a crazy tear. We discuss if creating reels to generate more profile visits or collaborating with businesses. Is too much social media content, good or bad for c...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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36:47

Episode 100: Our 100th Episode
Floyd and Aaron celebrate a milestone trying Opus One for the first time together. Tune in for this very special episode of Somm and Somm'er. Cheers!
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Season 7
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Episode 100
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59:01

Season 7 Episode 1: I will never forget that wine...wait, I just forgot.
The Episode before our 100th Episode. After months of decanting, the Somms' return to review the good, the bad, and the terrible wines of 2023. Enjoy our newest episode and welcome to our new season. Cheers!
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Season 7
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Episode 99
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54:26

Return of the Pizza Czar, Anthony Falco
World traveling Pizza Chef Anthony Falco is back! In this episode we catch up with the famous Pizza Consultant and talk about all sorts of shenanigans. Get ready for a discussion about New York vs. New Jersey pizza, natural wines, and Ninja Tur...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:10:25

The Somm 4/20 Episode - Wine and Smoke
With the sales boom in legalizing marijuana in some states across the country, will customers make wine and marijuana pairings be a new thing. We pair our wines with food, but are we ready for that pairing idea, we think will be here befo...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:01:49

Wine and Bad Dining
In our newest episode, we talk about how food and service quality in the hospitality industry has gone down. Or has it? Maybe due to the lockdown, we have lost the ability to communicate and demand better quality from the hospitality industry. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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38:58

Season 6 Debut - Social Media Effect
Welcome everyone to the first episode of our 6th season. We start off the new season discussing the effects social media has on influencing how consumers buy wine. Do we buy wine because social media shocks us with unrealistic expectations or b...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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57:28

Apocalypse Wine Connoisseur
In the latest episode, we talk about the Walking Dead Show as a whole, while drinking something new beers. We also ponder the question, if there were to be a zombie apocalypse and we lived in a small-gated community like The Commonwealth, would...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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51:14

KFC and Champagne
In this episode we do a live in studio recording as we pair the fried chicken of KFC and bottle of Lanson Champagne. We get ourselves a family meal from KFC with all of the fixings, from biscuits to mashed potatoes and gravy. Champagne is...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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54:12

Scavengers
This episode is about a topic near and dear to our heart, people know them as scavengers. They are people that usually latch on to your group or ask for a glass of their own, when they see you drinking something really, really good. Enjoy our n...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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53:09

Somm and Somm'er Talk Shop
Many things are discussed in our newest episode. We sit down to talk about my original business endeavor before UnWined Boutique, Aaron's Somm's restaurant, and the addition of artisanal foods to enhance the UnWined Boutique store experience. E...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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1:02:58

Somm and Somm'er Get Bar Rescued
Join us for a fun episode where Floyd and Aaron talk about how a Bar Rescue attempt of UnWined Boutique would look like. If you are a fan of the hit reality television show, then you will love how we translate it to a local boutique wine store....
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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46:09

Boutique Wine Movement
This episode we focus on the difference between wine boutique shops and liquor stores. We go into detail about the creativity of wine selection, quality of product sold and overall appreciation for the wine sold. Cheers!
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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44:24

The Beer Review
This episode we take a trip to one of our favorite drinking spots in NJ for some of the best selections of beer. The Cloverleaf Tavern in West Caldwell has a huge selection of beers from around the world and mainly local craft beers. Cheers!
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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32:12

Summertime Wine and Movies
In our first face to face podcast since the beginning of the pandemic, we are back at the store recording our latest episode. In this episode we talk about wine and give a critique of some movies were successes or bombs.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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43:38

Mayor of Wine City
In our version of the multiverse, Aaron has been named the new Mayor of Millburn and decides the town needs a new identity to make it thrive. In this episode we discuss what changes will be made, the reasonings behind the new changes, and of co...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:05:44

The Somms Catch Up
In this latest episode we wanted to catch up with each other after a long busy year winded down for us. In this episode we decided to do what we love doing, drinking and talking. About what? We talked about television shows, wine, food, or anyt...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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42:15

UnWined Airlines
In one of our earlier episodes, we talked about the UnWined Theme Park and how wonderful of a tourist attraction it would be. The question we asked ourselves after that episode was, how would you get there? Introducing UnWined Airlines. Offerin...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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41:00

Interview with Alex Schrecengost - CEO of VirtualWithUS
On our newest episode of the Somm and Somm'er podcast, we talk with Alex Schrecengost, CEO of VirtualWithUs and CultureWithUs. She is a young entrepreneur, who is well versed in all that is wine and how it brings everyone closer together. She m...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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42:28

Atlantic City Shenanigans
After a restful break from recording, Floyd and Aaron are back at it again. This time they take a trip to Atlantic City to play they're luck at the casino, afternoon drinking, little cannibus, and a memorable dinner. Enjoy our newest episode fr...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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53:22

UnWined Theme Park
In this episode we discuss the development and creation of a wine theme park called UnWined Country. A theme park constructed for the wine lover, wine nerd and wine enthusiast in all of us. We break down the park into wine regions, food culture...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:02:00

Burgers and Wine
IN our newest episode, we talk about the quality and simplicity of the traditional hamburger. Is service from restaurants due to the pandemic hurting the quality in producing great burgers, plus what wine should go with them. Enjoy this episode...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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46:13

Wine Review: J Lohr Pure Paso vs Murrietta's Well
IN this episode we crack open two red blends, to discuss the highs and lows of both. We open and drink J. Lohr Pure Paso and Murrietta's Well. These two wines offer something unique and different, and it is our job to talk about them. Join us f...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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53:38
