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Tom Leykis knows men. He knows that somewhere between death and taxes, men need to have a little fun. And for the millions of men who believe the harder you work, the harder you play he created The Tasting Room with Tom Leykis.
The first of its kind, The Tasting Room is a lifestyle themed program for men with a taste for the finer things in life. From fine wine, high-end spirits, & craft brews to first-rate dining & premium cigars, Leykis covers it all in this weekly two-hour, on-air ride through every man's wish list.
Leykis has proven to be a huge ratings draw with churning discussions that keep Americans listening every day on The Tom Leykis Show. His opinions are thought provoking and his unconventional perspective on dating, relationships and politics have made him one of America's top radio personalities.
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Weekend of 02-27-10
Guests & links from our most recent show...
Casidy Ward & Timothy Milos - Hidden Ridge Vineyard, Napa, CA http://www.hiddenridgevineyard.com/
(tasted: 2004 Hidden Ridge Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Hidden Ridge Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Hidden Ridge Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon)
Eric Greenspan - The Foundry on Melrose, Los Angeles, CA http://www.thefoundryonmelrose.com/
(tasted: Wines of The Accidental Wine Company http://accidentalwine.com/: 2008 Domaine du Tariquet Ugni White Colombard http://www.tariquet.com, 2007 Montebuena Rioja)
Dan Dunn - The Imbiber (Author: Nobody Likes a Quitter and other reasons to avoid rehab: The Loaded Life of an Outlaw Booze Writer) http://www.theimbiber.net/, http://www.playboy.com/imbiber
Steve Livigni - La Descarga, Hollywood, CA http://www.ladescargala.com/
(tasted: Rhum J.M Agricole, Martinique; Ron Diplomatico Anejo, Venezuela http://www.rondiplomatico.com/; Zaya Gran Reserva 12 Year Old Estate Rum, Trinadad)
Adam Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/
(tasted: 2006 Slipstream Fastback Shiraz, 2006 Heartland Director's Cut Shiraz http://www.heartlandwines.com.au/, 2006 Massena "11th Hour" Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia http://www.massena.com.au/)
The Tasting Room Returning To LA Airwaves
Tom Leykis is returning to local radio. Starting Feb. 25, he will be on KGIL/1260 AM – “Retro 1260 AM” - from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursdays with his lifestyle program called “The Tasting Room.”
Leykis was among those who lost their talk shows when KLSX 97.1 FM switched to the Top 40 AMP format in February 2009.
KLSX also dropped his syndicated show “The Tasting Room,” which Leykis’ Web site – www.tastingwithtom.com – describes as a “lifestyle-themed program for men with a taste for the finer things life, from fine wine, high-end spirits and craft brews to first-rate dining and premium cigars.”
When I left CBS, we also severed the relationship...Read more...
The Tasting Room Press
Los Angeles Times February 23, 2005
Wine, not whining.
Tom Leykis, the chauvinist on KLSX, is newly focused on cabernets.
By Chris Rubin, special to the Times.
What comes to mind first when you hear the name Tom Leykis? Combative radio talk show host? Misogynist? Oenophile?
Leykis, who has been on the air in Los Angeles since 1988, may lure listeners who would seem to prefer Bud to Bordeaux, Corona to Cornas. But not Leykis: While he may be best known for exhorting female fans to show off their attributes on "Flash Fridays," turns out he's more likely to spend quiet time at home with friends enjoying "Syrah Saturdays." He not only knows wine, he has a sizable collection.
