Beats Vines and Life

Grapes, Dreams, and Determination: Alex Baer's Extraordinary Path to Winemaking Success.

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, MJ Towler sits down with guest Alex Baer, a winemaker who recently released his first Syrah wine as ...

4 Chords and The Truth. The Intersection of Wine and Music with The World Funk Orchestra. Part 2.

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, host MJ Towler is joined by a fantastic lineup of guests, including Seti, Mitchell Stuart, Matty, Jo...

Knowledge of Self. Identity and Perception: Cris Cherry's Reflections on Self in the Wine Industry

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, MJ Towler invites Cris Cherry to share his insights and experiences in the wine industry. Cris, who ...

4 Chords and The Truth. Exploring The Intersection of Wine and Music with The World Funk Orchestra.

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, host MJ Towler dives deep into the world of music, sharing exciting updates and stories with guests ...

Take It To The Limit! How Mark Adams Staked His Claim And Is Making a Name in Paso Robles.

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, host MJ Towler interviews, Mark C. Adams. Mark shares his journey from working at Sony Pictures to b...

The Guy Behind the Guy Behind the Guy. How Stephen Singer Has Quietly Impacted The World of Food and Wine.

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Black Wine Guy Experience, the podcast where we discover some of the fascinating stories behind wines and the personalities behind them...

Hello Grappa! Exploring the Diversity of Grappa Terroirs and Why It Is The Italian Spirit You Need to Try!

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a bonus episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience. In this episode, I was joined by guests Lisa Tosolini and Michael Wangbickler to discuss ...

Keep Tyrollin', Tyrollin', Tyrollin,' Tyrollin'! How Count Michael Goëss-Enzenberg keeps his family’s traditions alive at the Manincor Estate.

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, my guest is Count Michael Goëss-Enzberg, caretaker of the historic Manincor Estate in Caldaro, Alto...

Adventures On The Italian Wine Route. Brian Larky and The Making of Dalla Terra Winery Direct.

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, my guests are Brian Larky and Scott Ades of Dalla Terra Winery Direct. Dalla Terra, which means “o...

From Homebrewer to Master Winemaker! How Chris Tynan Tinkered His Way To The Top Levels of Napa Valley Winemaking.

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, my guest is Cliff Lede, winemaker Chris Tynan. Chris and discuss his passion for winemaking and his ...

California Soul! Come Along and Ride Chef Tanya Holland’s Fantastic Culinary Voyage.

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, my guest is Chef Tanya Holland a renowned culinary expert who has made a name for herself in the foo...

From ATX to the RRV. How Adam Howard Lee Became Cali Pinot’s Magic Man.

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, MJ’s guest is winemaker Adam Howard Lee. MJ and Adam discuss his journey into winemaking. From dis...

Green Acres. Why Phillipe & Catherine Pascal Gave Up A Life of Luxury to Pursue Their Vigneron Dreams.

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, I talk with former LVMH CEO turned Vigneron Philliope Pascal. Following a successful career in the l...

From Artist to Winemaker. Bibi Graetz is one Clever, Cool, Confident Chararcter.

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, we talk with Bibi Graetz, the iconoclast Winemaker and Owner of Bibi Graetz Wines. We take a deep di...

Chosen Family Wines: Disrupting the Industry One Pour at a Time!

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, MJ’s guests are Co-Owners of Chosen Family Wines Channing Frye and Jacob Gray. They share their jo...

Skilled and Aware. How Chad Melville Has Made A Study of The Art and Business of Wine.

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, MJ’s guest is proprietor and winemaker at Melville Vineyard, Chad Melville. We hear about the impo...

Food and Wine: Unpacking the Universal Language with Bernardino Sani.

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, we talk with Bernardino Sani, the Winemaker, and CEO of the historic Argiano estate., who shares abo...

Cruse Control. Crafting Artisanal Wines with Michael Cruse, Winemaker for Cruse Wine Co. and Ultramarine Wines

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ's guest in this episode is Michael Cruse, winemaker and owner of Cruse Wine Co. and Ultramarine Wines. Michael is a renowned winemaker passionate a...

A Different World. Jasmine Hirsch’s Tales of The Real Sonoma Coast.

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ's guest in this episode is the owner and winemaker of Hirsch Vineyards in Sonoma, CA, Jasmine Hirsch.    In this episode, MJ an...

Sometimes You Have To Be A Beauty And A Beast. Ilaria Felluga Is A True Lady Boss!

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ guest in this episode is a 6th Generation Winemaker and Proprietor of Fruli’s historic Marco Felluga Estate, Ilaria Felluga.  In this e...

Itsoweezee. How Tony Biagi makes crafting world-class wines look easy.

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is a 5th Generation Northern Californian with a distinguished 25-year + career in the wine industry Tony Biagi.Tony graduated from ...

The Power of Decision. Travis and Mario Allen's Commitment to Creating Wines of Passion, Purpose, and Precision.

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the Owner and Winemaker at Kobayashi Winery Travis Allen! Kobayashi is a small family-owned winery making wines from premium vin...

Extradimensional! How Hardy and Kate Wallace's Wines are Impacting the World!

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the co-owner and winemaker of the Extradimensional Wine Co Yeah! Hardy Wallace! In this episode MJ and Hardy discuss everything ...

Grapes… A Love Story. How Daniel Posner Became a Goto Wine Guy.

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the Managing Director of storied retailer Grapes The Wine Company Daniel Posner! In this episode, MJ and Daniel discuss overcomi...

He Got Game! Isaiah Thomas’ Championship Mindset On and Off The Court!

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is a businessman, philanthropist, NCAA Champion, World Champion, and legendary sports icon Isiah Thomas! In this episode MJ and “...

Stepping Out Pt. 2! How Don Burns is Making his Mark and Crafting Some Rare Liquid in Paso Robles.

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guests today are 100-point winemaker Don Burns of Turtle Rock and tech entrepreneur Mike Downey. In Part 2 of this episode, MJ, Don, and M...

Stepping Out! How Don Burns is Making his Mark and Crafting Some Rare Liquid in Paso Robles.

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is a Paso Robles native and 100-point winemaker Don Burns of Turtle Rock. In Part 1 of this episode, MJ and Don discuss growin...

LIVE from The DTC Symposium

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, MJ recorded on location at the Free the Grapes Direct to Consumer Symposium in Concord CA with his good friends from The Winemakers P...

Not An Undercover Brother. How Benjamin Dyett Repeatedly Breaks Down Walls and Barriers.

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is a wine enthusiast, Lawyer, and long-time entrepreneur, "OG" in the Co-working movement Benjamin Dyett. Benjamin is a Partner at ...

Man (x) Food and Wine! Casey Webb’s Soif For All Things Food and Wine!

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is a Food Lover, Actor, Producer, and TV Personality widely known as the Host of Man v. Food! In this episode MJ and Casey discuss ...

The Man from Málaga! How Jorge Ordóñez Revolutionized Spanish Wine.

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the legendary importer and relentless advocate for the wines of Spain, Jorge Ordonez! In this episode, MJ and Jorge discuss grow...

From Runaway to Runaway Success! Karen MacNeil's Amazing True Life Story.

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest in this episode is the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language Karen MacNeil! MJ and Karen discuss...

Wayfarer You Got What I Need! Cleo Pahlmeyer and the Art of Crafting World Class Pinot Noir.

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode MJ and his guest, Cleo Pahlmeyer discuss English as a second language, growing up in Napa Valley, the world of fine art, and assuming ...

Sustainable AF! How Alisa Jacobsen Is Turning The Tide on Sustainability and Inclusivity.

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is Winemaker, Environmentalist, and Outdoor Enthusiast Alisa Jacobsen. In this episode, Alisa and MJ discuss her remarkable career....

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing... How Anne-Charlotte and Château Font du Loup Are Finding a Way to Move Forward.

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the most important episode of the podcast recorded to date. In this episode MJ and Anne-Charlotte Melia-Bacha discuss the origins of her ...

LIVE from Walla Walla, It's The Black Wine Guy Experience!

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, MJ's guests are Winemakers Ashley Trout, Matt Austin, George-Anne Robertson, Kelsey Itameri, and Josh McDaniels.MJ also talked ...

Parlez-Vous Francais? How Greg Brewer gets his French on by crafting exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the American Riviera.

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the Co-Founder and Winemaker of Brewer Clifton Wines, Greg Brewer. Greg also makes wines under the Diatom and Ex Post Facto labe...

Funny girl. How Morét Brealynn is Having Fun Making Serious Wines.

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the Owner and Winemaker of Morét Brealynn Wines, Morét Brealynn. A boutique winery in Sonoma County with a focus on Pinot Noir...

Where’s The Sheeraz!? How Brad Hickey is Brashly Bringing The Thunder Down Under!

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is Co-owner and Winemaker of the McLaren Vale’s Brash Higgins Winery. Brash Higgins is committed to producing wines from little-k...

Alice in Winederland. Wine Through Alice Feiring’s Looking Glass

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is James Beard Award winning wine journalist and author Alice Feiring. Alice was proclaimed “the queen of natural wines” by the...

Eyes Of The World. Sam Coturri on Family, Farming and Life on The Mountain.

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is Proprietor of Sonoma’s Winery Sixteen 600 and co-host of the highly regarded The Winemakers Pod Sam Cotturi. In this epis...

Blue Collar Barolo! The hard work, hustle, and humility of Thomas Cuni.

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the Brand Manager at DAMILANO Barolo Thomas Cuni. In addition to his focus on the US Market, Thomas is also in charge of worldwi...

Rocket Man. Oscar Henquet’s Meteoric Rise Through Luxury Hospitality’s Stratosphere.

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the Managing Director of Napa Valley’s Rudd Estate Oscar Henquet. In this episode, MJ and Oscar talk about how he found h...

From Jalisco to Hollywood. Ruben Solorzano's Real Life American Dream.

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is described as the “always theorizing and experimenting Vineyard Manager” at Stolpman Vineyards since 1994, Ruben Solorzano!&n...

NSYNC! How 4th Generation Wine Importer Jake Taub Builds for The Future While Honoring His Family's Past

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is the fourth generation of his family to play an instrumental role in the fine wine and spirits realm in the United States. He's D...

I'm a Survivor: From War to Winemaker, Samra Morris' Unlikely Journey to California

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is today is Alma Rosa’s winemaker, Samra Morris. Samra was born in Sarajevo Bosnia. She grew up during the Bosnian war of 1992-95...

Let the Good Times Roll. Talking Roots, Riesling and Reggae with Skinny Pablo

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is music producer, fashion designer, foodie and DJ, Skinny Pablo! Based out of Long Beach, California, Skinny Pablo was born and ra...

BWG Raw: Pass The Aux w/ Jermaine Stone aka The Real Wolf of Wine

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ and Jermaine Stone get together for an impromptu cipher to discuss their upcoming battle at the Wine and Hip Hop “Pass The Aux Sessions” NYC on...

Riesling Study. Why Stephen Bitterolf Bet on Himself and German Wines.

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is artist, an art historian, a wine collector, a salesman, an importer, and the founder of Vom Boden, Stephen Bitterolf. Stephen came to ...

The Road Less Traveled: Victor O. Schwartz’s Never Ending Story

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is former banker turned wine importer, and founder of VOS Selections, Victor O. Schwartz. Victor initially worked in the banking se...

Live from Hospice du Rhône, Part 2

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of MJ’s live chats from Hospice Du Rhône’s flagship event in Paso Robles, California.  This bi - annual event brings together an...

Live from Hospice du Rhône, Part 1

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 MJ brings his listeners a front row seat to the Hospice Du Rhône’s flagship event in Paso Robles, California.  This bi - annual eve...

Ladies First! How Isabel Ferrando found Passion and Purpose in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is esteemed Châteauneuf-du-Pape vigneron and winemaker, Isabel Ferrando! Isabel has been cultivating vines and making wine in Chat...

Papa Don't Preach! Lorenzo Scavino's Life as a 5th Generation Winemaker.

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is a 5th generation winemaker of Azelia, an historical and small family-run winery founded in 1920, in Castiglione Falletto in the ...

The Guy Behind The Guy. How Peter Morales Uses Food and Wine to Lift Others Up.

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is a renaissance man! He comes from an executive background, a wine importer, a business owner, and is dedicated to global humanita...

Go Northwest Young Man! Why Todd Alexander Left Napa Valley To Manifest Destiny

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is one of a select few 100-point winemakers in Washington State and winemaker with Force Majeure, Holocene, Weathereye Vineyards, P...

Ain’t No Stolpman Us Now! Pete Stolpman’s Big Sustainability and Equity Play.

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is a California native, a Georgetown graduate,  a fine wine specialist, a former retail worker, businessman, and a managing pa...

Queen In The Black: Tonya Pitts’ World of Wonder and Wine.

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is an industry changemaker, a leader for diversity and inclusion in the hospitality / food and beverage industries, a professor, a ...

MJ on Where the Wine Takes You Podcast - BONUS EP

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two Hosts - One Podcast! On this special bonus episode MJ joins host Adam Montiel live from Paso Robles! Coming straight from the airport MJ and Adam ...

MJ on the The Wine Makers Podcast - BONUS EP

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy a special episode as MJ joins the Wine Makers podcast live! ____________________________________________________________________________________...

Rockin’ The North Fork! Kareem Massoud’s Journey From The Persian Gulf to Long Island Wine Country.

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today comes from a family of winemakers, the President of the Long Island Wine Country, and the man you want to know at Paumanok Vineyard...

All In! Adrian Chalk’s Big Bet on Himself

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is owner and founder of Adrian Chalk Selections, NY-based purveyor of fine wines, Adrian Chalk. 30 years ago, Adrian helped build a...

Super Somm! Bobby Stuckey IS a Hospitality Superhero

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Super Somm! Bobby Stuckey IS a Hospitality Superhero.MJ’s Guest today is award-winning Master Sommelier, co-founder of Frasca Food and Wine Group, P...

Where’s The Beef? Talking Burgers and Bourbon with George Motz

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today has been named by The New York Times as the “foremost authority on hamburgers,” and “America’s biggest burger name,” by E...

Kicks, Beats, & Vines: Lyle Fass’ Unique Journey Through The World of Wine

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is Founder and President of Fass Selections, Lyle Fass. Lyle has over 25 years of experience in the wine business, and has served a...

Go Your Own Way: Diane Carpenter on Somms, Streaming, and Clonal Selection

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is owner of Ross Knoll Vineyard, Co-founder and Board Member for SommTV, and executive producer for SOMM Films, Diane Carpenter. In...

Desperately Seeking Sharon: The Art of Pop Culture and Wine

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is radio and music industry powerhouse, Sharon Dastur. Sharon served as SVP of Programming for the World Famous iHeartRadio’s Z10...

From F’s and D’s to NFT’s: Gary Vee on the convergence of wine and blockchain technology

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is a serial entrepreneur, wine critic, author, social media mogul, the Chairman of VaynerX, the CEO of VaynerMedia and the Cre...

The Winemakers Series: Featuring Eva Reh of Domaine Bertagna

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is the Owner-Manager of Domaine Bertagna, in Nuit-Saints-Georges, France, Eva Reh. Coming from a family of winegrowers in the Mosel...

Not Your Average Joe: A Conversation About Music, Wine, and Life with Joe Bembry

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is Joe Bembry, Owner of 56 Degree Wine. Joe came to the wine biz from a deep love of all things vinous. He graduated from the Wine ...

The Winemakers Series: Featuring Piero Mastroberardino of the Mastroberardino Winery Estate

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is the President, Owner-Manager of the Mastroberardino winery estate Piero Mastroberardino. Piero is the tenth generation to run th...

Love By The Glass: Dottie and John's True Life Love Story

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guests are American journalists, authors, and wine critics, Dorothy J. Gaiter (Dottie) and John Brecher. They are the wife and husband d...

Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Cheers To Rob Long

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest was executive producer and writer for the Emmy Award-winning TV series “Cheers,” a published author, co-founder of the podcast...

Midnight Train to Georgia: Lisa Granik's Marvelous Mission To Master of Wine

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is Recently named as one of “the 50 most influential women in the wine trade,” and as “a leading woman in wine,” Lisa Gran...

Still Sippin'...Still Trippin' Jeff Porter Pt. 2

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is seasoned sommelier, wine educator and founder of Volcanic Selections, Jeff Porter. Jeff has been featured in numerous major food and w...

Heart and Soil: Eric Jensen on Life and Wine in Paso Robles

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is Founder of Booker Vineyards, one of Paso Robles Legendary Artisanal Cult Wineries, Eric Jensen. Eric and his wife Lisa Jensen purchase...

The Old Man and The Romanée. Chatting Basketball and Burgundy with JJ Redick

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is JJ Redick, the famous Duke University basketball player, where he still holds several records including “all time leading scorer.”...

Who's That Girl? Brooke Sabel… International Woman of Mystery.

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is a cellar’s worth of degrees and experiences in wine, and service, and is currently the wine director of Gary’s Wine and Marketplac...

The Bon Bon Bon Vie! Acclaimed Journalist and Author, Jon Bonne is Living His Best Life.

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s Guest today is one of the most influential and widely-read American voices on wine and food and Managing Editor of RESY, acclaimed journalist a...

Nevertheless She Persisted. How J’nai Gaither Became the First Black Editor for Wine Enthusiast.

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is writer and research journalist J’nai Gaither. She has worked vintages as a cellar hand at Ferrari-Carano Winery in Geyserville, CA, ...

Dan In Real Life. Dan Petroski’s Massican Mission to Create Meaningful Impact in the World

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is a winemaker and the founder of Massican Wines, Dan Petroski. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where he went on to play football at Colu...

You're Gonna Make It After All: Kelly Mitchell's Journey from Finance to Fine Wine.

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is wine specialist and salesperson, consultant, and educator, Kelly Mitchell. Kelly was named on Wine Enthusiast’s 2021 40 Under 40 Tas...

“You Talk’n to Me?” Drew Nieporent on Longevity and Relevance in the NYC Restaurant Scene.

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Born and raised in Manhattan, Drew started down his road to restauranteur as a young man in the 1960s. He went on to earn a degree from the School of ...

The BYOB King! How Mark Iacono built Lucali's into an NYC institution brick by brick and bottle by bottle

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The BYOB King! How Mark Iacono built Lucali's into an NYC institution brick by brick and bottle by bottleMJ’s guest is a chef and owner of the one o...

Pittsburg Cambridge Back Again: Sarah Thomas’s East Coast Swing from Cambridge to Le Bernardin and Beyond!

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is veteran Sommelier, author and Co-Founder, and Chief Imaginator at Kalamata’s Kitchen, Sarah Thomas. Sarah was sommelier at acclaimed...

I Just Want to Fly: Landon Patterson's Journey from the LBC to DRC

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is Sommelier, Wine Sales and Marketing Phenom and Chief Revenue Officer for Hundred Acres Wine Group, Landon Patterson. A native of...

BEFORE THE POUR SEASON 2, PART 1 - BONUS EPISODE!

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who would Audrey Frick most like to drink a bottle of wine with and what did MJ learn from her answer? What turns John Kapon on - besides his wife? Pa...

Been Around The World. Jeff Porter's Sips and Trips.

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is seasoned sommelier, wine educator and founder of Volcanic Selections, Jeff Porter. Jeff has been featured in numerous major food and w...

New Sensation! From Chef to Somm to Coveted Wine “Fixer”- Thatcher Baker-Briggs is Just Getting Started.

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is wine expert, sommelier and founder of Thatcher’s Wine Consulting, Thatcher Baker-Briggs. He has made a career of stepping outside hi...

The Heat is On! Stories from Inside Some of New York’s Hottest Kitchens with Chef and Media Personality Michael Colameco.

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is chef, author, radio, and TV host and restaurant expert Michael Colameco! Michael is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, c...

Manifesto! The Life and Times of Paul Greico

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is acclaimed sommelier, restaurateur, entrepreneur and owner of Terroir Tribeca Wine Bar in New York City, Paul Greico. Originally from T...

Don't Sleep. How Michael Juergens became The Most Interesting Man in the World of Wine.

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is an author, senior partner at Deloitte, a Certified Sommelier with the Guild of Master Sommeliers, a Certified Specialist of Wine...

Tell Me All Your Thoughts on God and Wine... Patrick Cappiello on Dogma, Opinion, Religion and Wine.

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest is owner and winemaker of Monte Rio Cellars, Patrick Cappiello. Patrick got his start in restaurants, starting his wine career in 2002 as...

Nevertheless She Persisted... Andrea Robinson on Wine and Life Lessons Learned Working at Ground Zero.

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is Master Sommelier, Award-winning TV host and Author, Andrea Robinson. Andrea is one of only 28 women in the world to hold the tit...

Culture Club. Jeremy Leffert on the Effects of Climate, Culture and Respect in the Winemaking Process

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is director of winemaking at Tooth & Nail Wine Company in Paso Robles, California, Jeremy Leffert. Jeremy has been the director...

From High School Dropout to CEO: Carlton McCoy’s American Success Story

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is Master Sommelier, Managing Partner of Lawrence Wine Estates, and star of the upcoming CNN TV series “Nomad with Carlton”... ...

Six Degrees of Kevin Zraly. A Candid Discussion with the Godfather of Wine Education in America.

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is a living legend in the world of wine and wine educators, Kevin Zraly. Kevin Zraly is best known from his time as the wine direct...

Champagne Supernova. How Philippe André (aka Nique Somm) Became Champagne’s First Black Brand Ambassador.

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is second generation sommelier, restaurateur and the U.S. Ambassador for Charles Heidsieck Champagne, Philippe André. Many of you ...

Champagne for the Soul. How Hospitality Icon, Rita Jammet Captured La Caravelle’s Magic in a Bottle.

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is owner and Chief Bubble Officer of La Caravelle Champagne and Founder & President of Bouquet Ventures, Hospitality Consulting...

Ai No Marquita! How Master of Wine Candidate Marquita Levy Dances in the Key of Wine!

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MJ’s guest today is celebrated sommelier Marquita Levy. Marquita was featured in the New York Times article written by Eric Asimov on Black Wine Pro...