Sommelier Jill Mott joins Jazz88 biweekly to talk about wine, beer and spirits. This week, she talks about the (unofficial) start of Minnesota’s brew pub season, and helps narrow down the list of 170+ breweries in the state if you’re interested in finding some delicious Minnesota beers. Recommended for unique and consistently quality-driven and/or innovative...Read More

Sommelier Jill Mott explains the wines of Alsace and their ability to pair well with spicy and salty fare, especially Asian flavors. Approximately 90% of wines produced in Alsace are white. Most wines are actually fermented dry instead of popular belief that they are sweet. Being bottled in a characteristic flûte doesn’t help this stigma. Styles...Read More

Sommelier Jill Mott came to the Jazz88 studio to talk about making Irish coffee, tasty grape varietals to try in the spring and how the techniques of wine-making change a wine’s character. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20190321105025-SommelierJillMottwithIrishCoffeeandSpringGrapeVarietals_mixdown.mp3 Originally aired Wednesday, March 20, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese   Jill’s Irish Coffee recipe: •Whip heavy whipping cream...Read More

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by the Jazz88 Morning Show to talk about the B-Sides of wine and wine regions. She provided the following links to producers. Producers who make Valdiguié: Broc Cellars Cruse Wine Co. Pax Mahle Wines Jolie-Laide Wines Producers who make wine using classic white grapes (i.e. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Gris, etc.)...Read More

Sommelier Jill Mott came to Jazz88 to talk about the drinking habits of U.S. Presidents. Mott suggests this article for an accurate account laced with humor: All 43 Presidents, Ranked by How Hard They Partied You can find a chronological account here. And Mott recommends the following books about Thomas Jefferson’s intimate connection to wine...Read More

Sommelier Jill Mott came to Jazz88 to talk about how to buy wine, how to describe what you want and why money matters. She also spoke about knowing your importers, and how that can help you find wines you like. Here is a list of importers she discussed: Jenny & Francois: http://www.jennyandfrancois.com/ Louis Dressner: http://louisdressner.com/ Selection Massale: https://www.selectionmassale.com/...Read More

Sommelier Jill Mott stopped by Jazz88 to talk about low-alcohol options if you want to lower your alcohol intake but still enjoy wine and beer, and offers up some healthier-than-normal home remedies for the cold and flu season. You can follow Jill on Instagram @tomato_bisque Low alcohol wines Most sparkling wines are between 10.5-12.5% German...Read More

Sommelier Jill Mott joins the Jazz88 Morning Show every other week to talk about wine, beer and spirits. Here’s the list of topics she covered on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. The New California Scribe Winery Onward Broc Cellars Jura & Savoie regions of France Upcoming classes offered by Jill Beaujolais Thunder 2019 Winter Warmers Albariño...Read More