The Reluctant Somm: Wine & Hospitality Podcast

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The Reluctant Somm, is your ultimate podcast for wine, restaurants, and industry stories. We aim to break down the walls and make quality wine and food more accessible. Christopher Truitt, this host is an experienced professional with over fifteen years in the wine and hospitality industry. From his days as a sommelier to his sales role in competitive markets like Houston and San Francisco, Christopher’s wealth of knowledge appeals to everyone - from the wine novice to the seasoned professional. Through his engaging storytelling and deep understanding of the industry, he presents a delightful mix of education and entertainment. Join us on The Reluctant Somm to explore what makes wine so damn good and the people behind it.

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Saturday Dec 28, 2024

#36 Ramzi Budayr, Owner and Operator of Dolores Deluxe

Saturday Dec 28, 2024

This weeks episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ramzi the owner and operator of Dolores Deluxe AND the host of the Forever Neighbor Podcast which focuses on all the incredible neighborhood folks that we all have the pleasure of living near. A fascinating journey running his own catering company at 15 years old, eventually making it to Eleven Madison Park, moving to Paris for culinary school, and so much more before opening his own place. Such a blast and I'm so happy to have a place that feels like an extension of home to stop in.

Subscribe to The Reluctant Somm and embark on a taste-filled voyage through the realms of wine and hospitality! Enjoy our complete video podcast on YouTube. Also, be sure to visit our website for updates on all of the goings on!

Tuesday Dec 17, 2024

#35 Derek Weinman, Chef

Tuesday Dec 17, 2024

This week I sat with my friend Derek who I met back in my Boulevard days. Aside from discussing how grateful we are for our time there we also spoke a lot on how San Francisco seems to still be trying to get its feet under it after the pandemic. We also touch on what we consider to be the heart of hospitality and how Derek picked up meditating during the pandemic and how that's brought a lot of peace to his life. It was so great to catch up with him and there's lots of exciting things in the future!

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

#34 Josh Shapiro, Partner at Flatiron Wines and Spirits San Francisco

Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

On this weeks episode I chat with Josh Shapiro the opening partner of Flatiron Wines and Spirits in San Francisco, a quintessential wine shop in the Bay Area. It's great to hear about the how he helped bring the New York staple to the bay. Also hearing about the remodel of what was a Japanese restaurant to build out the shop is pretty wild! There was also a beautiful bottle of wine that Josh brought with an incredible story. Listen to learn more!

Monday Dec 09, 2024

#33 Catching Up With Chris, A Word From Your Host

Monday Dec 09, 2024

Just wanted to catch up with you guys and let you know how things are going for us here at the podcast! It's very much a flow of thought and I touch on lots of different things but mostly just feeling very thankful for the fans, listeners, and the guests (of course) we've had. Looking forward to providing you guys with even more amazing conversations and exposing you to all the fantastic people that are all around us! Sending love!

Tuesday Nov 26, 2024

#32 Lalo Luevano, Owner of Bodega, Key Klub, and Celeste wine bars in San Francisco

Tuesday Nov 26, 2024

This week I'm very excited to have Lala Luevano on the podcast. He currently runs three very successful wine bars throughout San Francisco, and has been doing so for 10 years now. From pop ups on Lalo just loves to provide a fun experience that's comfortable for people and truly enjoyable. He also has some of the most fun wine descriptions on his menu maybe anywhere that I've seen, iykyk! I had so much fun hanging out and hearing his story and I hope you will too!

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024

#31 Jordan Hobro, Advanced Sommelier at Spruce Restaurant San Francisco

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024

This week I got to sit with Jordan who I met on my recent trip to Spain. Jordan is a Northern California native and aside from discussing is journey to becoming and Advanced Sommelier we also talked about his background working at wineries, he got an early start! He also was kind enough to share his method for studying and what I think of as incredible starters for applying for jobs!

Subscribe to The Reluctant Somm and embark on a taste-filled voyage through the realms of wine and hospitality! Enjoy our complete video podcast on YouTube. Also, be sure to visit our website for an exclusive Member's Experience, like wine reviews, blind tasting and much more!

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024

#30 Drew Tobin, Sales Manager for the Aspect division of Breakthru Beverage Group

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024

Join me this week with Drew Tobin as we discuss him growing up in The Netherlands, Whisk(e)y, and the evolving luxury market of wines. We also spend a decent amount of time geeking out on Mezcal and Tequila, along with the unsustainability of the growth that they're going through. We had a blast and I guess it shows as this is the longest episode to date!

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024

#29 Donald Hout, Sales at Arlequin Wine Merchant

Tuesday Nov 05, 2024

Join me this week with Donald Hout as we discuss his journey from going to college for computer science to falling in love with wine! We also talk about how things were at Arlequin during the pandemic and how things are now since they've expanded next door. Get the insider tip for one of the best patios in SF and an incredible wine selection!

Friday Nov 01, 2024

#28 James Tran, Co-owner at Artisan Wines in Mountain View California

Friday Nov 01, 2024

Join me this week with James Tran who I met recently on a trip to Spain! We talk about the retail world of things and he helps me understand much more about that channel of sales. It was great to hear about how he and his sister made the jump in 2009 and really set the bar for high quality wine retail at the time. There's so much more that I don't understand but man I learned a lot.

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024

#27 Will Pye, Wine Director at Prospect Restaurant San Francisco

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024

Join me this week with my great friend Will Pye, a mostly loose conversation but we had fun! We spoke on things like how much we love A. Rafanelli winery, the pre pandemic days, and Will's background which weaved in and out of the back and front of house reaching the heights of Executive Chef and Wine Director. We also did a fun tasting to celebrate Wills return to the podcast!