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Welcome back to The Black Wine Guy Experience! In today's BONUS episode from "Wine 2 Wine," we have an exciting lineup of guests joining our host, MJ Towler. Get ready to dive into the world of wine with our special guests: Sofia, Hermione, Alice, Adam, and Michele. Michele, a director at a family-run wine importer and Italian wine ambassador, shares his expertise from Italy and the UK. We then sh...

Welcome to The Black Wine Guy Experience! In this episode, host MJ Towler sits down with special guest Andy Peay, co-founder of Peay Vineyards, to have an in-depth conversation about wine, winemaking, and the unique journey that led Andy to where he is today.  They dive into a wide range of topics, including Andy's background, his family's influence on his love for wine, the founding of Peay...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, the incredible Chris Cottrell. Chris is a true wine industry enthusiast with a fascinating journey into the world of wine. From his humble beginnings as a shelf stocker, Chris has grown to become a respected figure in the industry.  Join our host, MJ Towler, as th...

Welcome to The Black Wine Guy Experience, where we dive deep into the world of taste and flavor. In today's episode, we have an exceptional guest, Mandy Naglish, a renowned food and beverage journalist, beer educator, and author. Mandy is here to share her expertise on tasting and exploring flavors and how they can truly enhance our life experience.   MJ and Mandy delve into the fascinat...

Ladies and gentlemen, wine enthusiasts, and curious minds welcome to The Black Wine Guy Experience! In today's episode, "JM’shi Urban Wine Tribe," we dive deep into wine culture, diversity, and the relentless pursuit of creating and challenging oneself.  Our host, MJ Towler, sits down with the incredible JM, a passionate wine influencer and content creator who believes that the wine industry...

Welcome back to another episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today, we are thrilled to have an incredible guest joining us, Malek Amrani.  Malek's story is a true testament to the power of perseverance and hard work. From his humble beginnings in Morocco to becoming a renowned figure in the wine industry, Malek has overcome countless obstacles to achieve suc...

Welcome to The Black Wine Guy Experience! In this episode, a special guest joins MJ: the world-renowned hip-hop music producer, MC, and entrepreneur Will Tell. With an impressive roster of collaborations featuring artists like A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, and Daryl DMC McDaniels, Will has significantly impacted the music industry. But that's not all - he is also the CEO of the True Wine Con...

Welcome to another episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience! In today's episode, titled "Celebrate Merlot," we have a fantastic lineup of guests joining our host, MJ Towler. Get ready to dive deep into the world of wine as we explore the fascinating journey of our speaker, who not only works for a winery but is fully invested in every aspect of its activities. Our speakers are true connoisseurs, f...

Welcome to another episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience. In this installment, host MJ Towler sits down with the esteemed Glen Goodall, a well-respected and recognized wine journalist in Australia. Glen takes us on a journey through the world of winemaking in Margaret River, discussing everything from organic wines to the importance of diversity in the industry. He shares fascinating insights i...

In this bonus episode, MJ welcomes two fantastic guests to the show: Carolina de Funes, the Manager of the Spanish Association of Garnacha and the Manager of the European Garnacha Grenache Quality Wines Program, and Eric Aracil, Associated Manager of the European Garnacha Grenache Quality Wines Program and Export Manager of the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon Wines/CIVR. Together...

Welcome to another exciting edition of The Black Wine Guy Experience newsletter. In this episode, host MJ Towler sits down with the brilliant Greg Ahn to delve into the captivating world of brand building and the impact of cultural influences on the wine industry. Get ready for an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion! Greg Ahn shares his incredible journey from the corporate world to the...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience! In this episode, MJ sits down with the talented and passionate winemaker Marc Leahy from Dillon Cellars. With a background in various industries and a unique journey into the world of wine, Marc brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences to the table. Join us as we dive deep into the story of Dillon Cellars, Marc's winema...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience! I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today, we have a special treat for all you wine lovers out there. Joining us on the show are Beth and Justin Harmon, the dynamic duo behind Argot Wines.  In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of Argot Wines and get to know Beth and Justin personally. We'll explore their journey f...

Welcome back to The Black Wine Guy Experience! In today's episode, titled "Hello Grappa Days Live Pt. 2," we dive deeper into the captivating world of Grappa. Our speaker, a seasoned bartender with over 15 years of experience, takes us on a journey through their remarkable career in the bartending industry. From starting at the only gay bar in Charlottesville, Virginia, to working at dive bars, cl...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience! In today's episode, titled "Grappa Days Live Pt. 1," we dive into the world of grappa, a unique spirit distilled from grapes. As always, we have an incredible lineup of guests and stories lined up for you. First, our host extends his gratitude to a guest and shares the delightful experience of enjoying a drink with rosemary...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience! In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us: the one and only Barnaby Tuttle. Barnaby's journey into the world of wine began with a simple sip of Pinot Noir that captured his curiosity and ignited his passion. From there, he delved deep into the concept of terroir and embarked on a quest to expand his knowle...

On this episode of The Black Wine Guy Experience, host MJ Towler sits down with special guest Elizabeth Vianna to discuss the Stags Leap District in Napa Valley. Elizabeth highlights the unique geographical features of the area, which contribute to the district's exceptional wines.  The episode also touches on personal experiences, such as feeling like an outsider during high school and findi...

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 part of his portfolio. Baer shares that the wines are named after the vintage or the experiences he was going through. They also discuss Baer's health issues that threatened his ability to produce wine and how he took the time to reflect on his caree...

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, Josh, and Andrew. The episode dives deep into the world of music and its power in bringing people together. The discussion starts with a conversation about the brothers, Matty and Josh, and their ability to connect with audiences from diverse backgroun...

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 is not religious but appreciates biblical references, discusses the importance of third-party certification to ensure accountability. Cris also highlights companies like Robert Hall, known for their conventional and regenerative blocks of wine produc...

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 Seti, Mitchell Stuart, Matty, Josh, and Andrew. The episode starts with discussing WFO’s first single, 'Such a beautiful day,' which has gained nearly 8 million views on YouTube.  Guests share their experiences collaborating on new music, includ...

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 becoming an assistant winemaker at Saxum and eventually starting his vineyard.  He discusses the challenges of soil supplementation. He shares insights on the changes in the wine industry, the importance of soil quality and farming techniques, an...

Welcome to The Black Wine Guy Experience, the podcast where we discover some of the fascinating stories behind wines and the personalities behind them. In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Singer. Stephen has been a wine retailer and consultant. He is a restaurateur and was involved with Chez Panisse, Table 29, and César Stephen has been an importer of the finest olive oils. He is now a vintne...

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 the intricacies of Grappa, an Italian spirit distilled from grape skins. The episode began with the announcement of some upcoming events, including two master classes at Bar Convent, two workshops at Eataly Flatiron, and a Mixology contest at Hometow...

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 Adige. The historical buildings date back to 1608. They were built by Hieronymus Manincor. For his loyalty to the Crown of Austria, the Emperor elevated him to nobility status and bestowed him with land on the shores of Lake Kaltern. Hieronymus adapt...