Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Episode 2493 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Steven McDonald MS of Pappas Bros. Steakhouse at TEXSOM 2025.  The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the second year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. This special TEXSOM series is made possible thanks to the support of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Uncork Texas Wines program, celebrating and promoting the vibrant culture of Texas wine. More about today’s guest: Steven McDonald, MS is the Executive Wine Director for Pappas Bros. Steakhouses in both Houston and Dallas. He oversees the win