Podcasts about black wine

There's a lot in this episode so grab a drink and join us for Varnsdorf and Jihlava, two - TWO! - Beers of the Podcast(s), the JLB Credit derby, Klement Gottwald's new smelter, David (not Dave), Pilsner (un)original restaurants and Denis Granečný getting lost in the woods. 0.00 - opening 1.10 - Beer of the Podcast, part one 5.35 - Zbrojovka vs. Varnsdorf 17.05 - Hot? Or Not?! 26.00 - Vysočina Jihlava vs. Zbrojovka 36.25 - A Potted History of... FC Vysočina Jihlava 41.40 - MFK Vyškov preview 49.40 - Beer of the Podcast, part two 54.25 - Slezský FC Opava preview 1.03.40 - outro

Inquiring minds want to know? As we enter Black History Month, I challenge wine retail stores to include African-American wines... Let's go beyond South Africa. Can we talk?

In this bonus episode, MJ's guests are Winemakers Ashley Trout, Matt Austin, George-Anne Robertson, Kelsey Itameri, and Josh McDaniels.MJ also talked with graphic wine novelist, Stacy Buchanan, The Walls Vineyards Retail Sales Director, Kathryn Padberg, and Sommelier James Darden. Make sure you follow all of my amazing guests!@troutashley @vitalwines @brookandbull@mattaustinwine @grosgrainvineyards@itawinery @kcalbro@ga.j_robertson @yellowhawkwallawalla@thejoshmcdaniels @doublebackwine @bledsoefamilywinery @bledsoe_mcdaniels@bloodofgodszine@thewallsvineyards @bergolabergola@wallawallasommSpecial thanks to Mike Martin, Carrie Alexander, and the entire Walls team!_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BIO:Sip & Share Wines is a boutique winery producing a diversity of handcrafted vegan wines. We're passionate about creating community with wine, especially for wine lovers often overlooked and underrepresented by the wine industry. Our wines are approachable to all palates, fun and made to sip and share. Purchase a bottle or join the wine club at sipandsharewines.com.In January 2019, Sip & Share Wines released the 7 Words Wine Collection, all of the wines are vegan. In January 2020, we released the Gem Collection of limited production wines.Sip & Share Wines Conjure Zinfandel was featured in Forbes Magazine as one of the 10 drinks for the summer. Nicole Kearney, Sip & Share Wines' Winemaker/Founder was named one of 40 African American Tastemakers (Under/Over 40) by Sabrina Jackson.We've participated in The Hue Society's  The Black Wine Experience wine tasting and Roses & Rose' Brunch at Essence Fest in 2019 and 2018 in New Orleans. Being there lead to being named by Kiarra Sylvester as one of “5 Black- Owned Wines You Should Be Sipping Right Now” published on Xonecole.com.The Indianapolis Recorder has followed our growth with two stories that show where we are now and where we began.Nicole's serious relationship with wine began in 2008, when she attended graduate school for her Master in Fine Arts (MFA) in Dramatic Writing at Spalding University, Low Residency MFA program, in Louisville, Kentucky. Surrounded by writers of all genres – playwrights, screenwriters, fiction, non-fiction, and poets they shared about their lives and craft while sipping wine. Over two years, they would continue to sip and share wines with each other. It was there her passion for wine knowledge and the spark for her future endeavor was ignited.In 2011, Nicole's good friend Mark gifted her a 32 bottle wine refrigerator as a housewarming gift. Of course, she had to fill it! She had a party asking people to bring wine. She gave them some parameters (She drank red almost exclusively at that time) and sent her friends on a wine hunt around town. It was an incredible success. Her guests got to try different wines and her wine chest was magically filled. Little did she know, she had just hosted her first home wine tasting.In December 2013, her friend Niesha invited her to a wine tasting. She accepted without hesitation. The hostess, Marla graciously welcomed Nicole into her home. The wine tasting was fantastic, conducted by an independent representative of a national home wine tasting company. Nicole tasted new wines, beginning a love affair with South African wines. The group of women she was introduced to that night bonded over their enjoyment of wine. They decided to host a party monthly at each other's homes.In January 2014, Nicole's friend had a wine tasting in her home. The time for the tasting to begin was approaching, Nicole asked “Where was the ‘wine lady?' Her friend answered she didn't know. She had not talked to her in a month. Having a house full of guests, Nicole gathered a few of her wines then called a friend, Taffanee and asked to “borrow” a few more bottles. She brought a case. That night Nicole became ‘The Wine Lady.'Nicole guided the guests through a tasting of twelve wines from around the world, sharing what she learned with others. That night she helped many people find their way from, “I only drink…” to, “Wow, this wine is delicious.” This  gave me great pleasure. Her friends suggested she consider getting into the wine business. She started doing some initial research, then moved on with my life. She had plays and streaming series to finish writing.Her interest in being in the wine industry was refueled in Spring 2015 after several incidents occurred at corporate wine tastings – her name not being on the attendee list, her guests almost being turned away, being seated in the back and continuously told to be quiet despite her wine tribe purchasing a lot of wine. The spark was reignited.In June 2016, Nicole attended Open Bite Night, a community block party to support a friend. I mentioned to a friend, Niesha, “There should be a vendor who only sells adult beverages.” She said, “Why not you?” A few weeks later, Niesha contacted me to let me know she had registered me for the event.  There was no charge for first-time participants and they provided the table and chairs. I decided to no longer put off my dream and step out on faith. “Sip & Share Wines” was born.On October 1, 2016, Sip & Share officially opened for business at Open Bite Night: Ridiculous. We SOLD OUT of our handcrafted Red and White Sangrias (now Abundance and Awaken). The Sangrias quickly gained a following, from being served by-the-glass out of a punch bowl to people wanting more than a glass to enjoy as they checked out the various vendors at the different events where we set up.Enter Mason jars with straws in the lids. It was a hit! Then folks begin to ask to take Sip & Share Sangrias home with them. In March 2018, Sip & Share Wines became a licensed federal winery and began the process of producing a diversity of vegan wines.Gratitude to everyone who has supported, continues to support and those who will support Sip & Share Wines on our journey. Stay tuned, sign up for our newsletter. You don't want to miss our next move.Creating Community With Wine

In this episode, I am tasting the 2018 Longevity Cabernet Sauvignon and discussing the mishaps and the blessings of procuring the wines from black winemakers. Go visit Longevity Wines and support black winemakers like Phil Long.

If you've been following Food For Mzansi, you would know that the recent Vinpro Information Day was a huge success. This is the wine industry's number one annual event – finally back after Covid-19 forced organisers to cancel last year's conference. But, it's a new year filled with loads of opportunities for black winemakers, as well as other black talent in the wine industry. Food For Mzansi co-founder and editor-in-chief Ivor Price sat down with Rico Basson, the managing director of Vinpro…

sent $$$ this week to Elena & Alej Fire Recovery Fund.gofund.me/a6f12602 / instagram.com/p/CYiO_Virq9J“To give a brief recap, my best friend Alej and I were neighbors and lived in a 4-unit old victorian building. There was a fire that broke out at 4am Thursday morning and not a single fire detector went off. An unhoused man saw the flames and woke up the whole building. If he hadnt, my dog and I would have died in our sleep from the smoke filling my apartment. My neighbors and their pets would also have died or been severly injured. Our landlords have been extremely unclear and have left us unguided without many resources to navigate this situation. We frantically packed up our apartments in less than 24hrs, loaded up a uhaul and threw everything in a storage unit. My two neighbors had their apartments fully destroyed by the fire. Although mine and Alej apartments were not burned, every single thing we own has been damaged by smoke toxins and potentially asbestos. Our storage unit is filled with our belongings however most things will need to be replaced. Many things were left behind like our couches, dining tables, etc. We are grateful for the love and support of our loved ones, but we will need community support.”DOWNLOAD RECORDINGsubscribe to the podcast here: http://feeds.feedburner.com/5432fun(intro by omar)P.E.E. “Train Song” i win me over.Brin “bow at it or something” TaleaPeach Pyramid “Repeating Myself” Repeating MyselfIng “dust” self titledAlloys “Houses” Alloystwelve gardens “olympic gold” BEAN DAYAlien Nosejob “Maggie” Various Fads & Technological AchievementsNakata “everything was beautiful and nothing hurt” Bokanovsky’s ProcessSunshine Frisbee Laserbeam “Adult Memory Oww” Blackout CowboyBombshell Nightlight “Your Eyes” Bombshell Nightlight2nd Grade “Superglue” Wish You Were Here TourBlack Wine “Haunted” Black WineBarrie “Michigan” SinglesZula “Econolodge” New YearsWell Wisher “I Know Better” This is FineBB and the Blips “Lucky Country” Shame JobBoreen “Lovely” LovelyMilitant Girlfriend “Segue” Militant GirlfriendFauvely “Savannah” Tides

Chris and Drew talk to MJ (@blackwineguy), a podcaster from NYC with a history in the aucitoneering game. His podcast is very similar to The Good Bottle Podcast; a fun conversation over a bottle of wine. Stories: A Christies Charity Wine Auction: https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/christies-2021-dwwa-charity-wine-auction-sets-new-record-470105/ Should the Restaurant Banquette Be Done Away With? https://www.eater.com/22696498/restaurant-design-elements-future-trends-furniture/restaurant-booths-are-bad (Check out the inclusive restaurant design of Yannick Benjamin's Contento NYC @contentonyc ) Dope Follows: @privadacigarclub, @soilpimp, @marvelatwhisky, @snowboardingtosurvive --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodbottlepodcast/support

MJ Towler, best known as the "Black Wine Guy," joins the Madison Show to talk about what wine goes best with a holiday dinner. Part 3 of 3 of a special Thanksgiving podcast series.

Candas Jane Dorsey is the author of the new book ‘The Adventures Of Isabel', part of a new detective series called ‘Epitome Apartments Mysteries'. The book features a diverse range of characters and follows a bisexual social worker recently fired from her job who becomes an amateur detective when the granddaughter of one of her neighbours is murdered. Candas is a former social worker herself as well as a renowned author and community advocate based in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Candas' past work has included science fiction novels including ‘Black Wine' and ‘A Paradigm Of Earth' and she was awarded the Aurora Award for sci-fi/fantasy in 1988.

The Black Wine Guy Experience, a podcast hosted by MJ Towler, is all about music, love of wine and the great stories behind them. It's also cool as shit to be known as BWG. 

Filmmaker and Entrepreneur, Angela McCrae's Uncorked & Cultured, has launched The Sip Consciously Directory, a comprehensive resource of over 100 Black entrepreneurs in the three-tier wine distribution chain. Compiled by Monique Bell, Ph.D, Chief of Cultural Insights and Partnerships, the directory provides a solution to the African Diaspora's lack of visibility to the $70 Billion wine industry. A destination for consumers supporting the call to Buy Black, the directory connects wine lovers with brands, distributors, and retailers to create a culture-forward and equitable ecosystem where less than 1% of entrepreneurs of color are represented. The Sip Consciously Directory features businesses across the world, including Rusty Rabbit (London), J.Moss (Napa), House of Pur Vin (Detroit), Cheramie Wine (Dallas), Aslina Wines (South Africa), and Il Palazzone, (Italy), Love Cork Screw (Chicago), and more. Uncorked & Cultured was birthed as a survival tool during the Covid-19 pandemic intersecting Angela McCrae's media experience with her family's legacy in the spirits industry by celebrating the African Diaspora through wine, wellness, culture, and adventure. Combining her passion and lived experience, Uncorked & Cultured highlights marginalized voices to uplift and “uncork” diverse and inclusive conversations around wine, wellness, and culture.  “Uncorked & Cultured offers a space to celebrate the African Diaspora through knowledge and community. Our growing network is powered by the unique and diverse stories of winemakers across the world honoring our rich history and untold contributions to the wine industry,” says Founder and Executive Director, Angela McCrae. The lifestyle platform and wine community hosts conversations that engage consumers curious about the industry to oenophiles through video content, feature articles, and events including cohosting the 2021 International Wine Summit.  Prior to joining Uncorked & Cultured, Dr. Bell conducted a research study surveying over 100 Black wine entrepreneurs and professionals to understand their motivations and challenges within the global wine industry, finding that buying Black wines has important downstream effects. “I frequently heard from Black wine entrepreneurs that they were building legacies for their families -- most have a long-term vision and the goal is intergenerational wealth and community impact. The survey data also indicate that these business owners are vital contributors to their communities through philanthropy and other corporate social responsibility aims,” adds Dr. Bell. Inspired by Dr. Bell's findings and the mission of Uncorked & Cultured, the two Morgan State Alumnae curated the Sip Consciously Directory to foster connection and provide an economic pipeline for wine entrepreneurs of color. The stories of Black winemakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals can be found at www.uncorkedandcultured.com and to explore the growing list of Black entrepreneurs in the wine industry, visit the Sip Consciously Directory at www.uncorkedandcultured.com/sipconsciously.  About Uncorked & Cultured Uncorked & Cultured is a media company that curates original content, consumer research, e-commerce and global experiences to consciously connect consumers with brands that share the same ideals.  A destination for culturists to hang out with a glass of their favorite vineyard selection; wellness practitioners share knowledge from our ancestors; and global entrepreneurs provide roadmaps to a life well-lived. Our journey is to share content that's centered in Culture & Elevation, as a solution to the lack of inclusion in the global luxury, travel and wine industries. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

Filmmaker and Entrepreneur, Angela McCrae's Uncorked & Cultured, has launched The Sip Consciously Directory, a comprehensive resource of over 100 Black entrepreneurs in the three-tier wine distribution chain. Compiled by Monique Bell, Ph.D, Chief of Cultural Insights and Partnerships, the directory provides a solution to the African Diaspora's lack of visibility to the $70 Billion wine industry. A destination for consumers supporting the call to Buy Black, the directory connects wine lovers with brands, distributors, and retailers to create a culture-forward and equitable ecosystem where less than 1% of entrepreneurs of color are represented. The Sip Consciously Directory features businesses across the world, including Rusty Rabbit (London), J.Moss (Napa), House of Pur Vin (Detroit), Cheramie Wine (Dallas), Aslina Wines (South Africa), and Il Palazzone, (Italy), Love Cork Screw (Chicago), and more. Uncorked & Cultured was birthed as a survival tool during the Covid-19 pandemic intersecting Angela McCrae's media experience with her family's legacy in the spirits industry by celebrating the African Diaspora through wine, wellness, culture, and adventure. Combining her passion and lived experience, Uncorked & Cultured highlights marginalized voices to uplift and “uncork” diverse and inclusive conversations around wine, wellness, and culture.  “Uncorked & Cultured offers a space to celebrate the African Diaspora through knowledge and community. Our growing network is powered by the unique and diverse stories of winemakers across the world honoring our rich history and untold contributions to the wine industry,” says Founder and Executive Director, Angela McCrae. The lifestyle platform and wine community hosts conversations that engage consumers curious about the industry to oenophiles through video content, feature articles, and events including cohosting the 2021 International Wine Summit.  Prior to joining Uncorked & Cultured, Dr. Bell conducted a research study surveying over 100 Black wine entrepreneurs and professionals to understand their motivations and challenges within the global wine industry, finding that buying Black wines has important downstream effects. “I frequently heard from Black wine entrepreneurs that they were building legacies for their families -- most have a long-term vision and the goal is intergenerational wealth and community impact. The survey data also indicate that these business owners are vital contributors to their communities through philanthropy and other corporate social responsibility aims,” adds Dr. Bell. Inspired by Dr. Bell's findings and the mission of Uncorked & Cultured, the two Morgan State Alumnae curated the Sip Consciously Directory to foster connection and provide an economic pipeline for wine entrepreneurs of color. The stories of Black winemakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals can be found at www.uncorkedandcultured.com and to explore the growing list of Black entrepreneurs in the wine industry, visit the Sip Consciously Directory at www.uncorkedandcultured.com/sipconsciously.  About Uncorked & Cultured Uncorked & Cultured is a media company that curates original content, consumer research, e-commerce and global experiences to consciously connect consumers with brands that share the same ideals.  A destination for culturists to hang out with a glass of their favorite vineyard selection; wellness practitioners share knowledge from our ancestors; and global entrepreneurs provide roadmaps to a life well-lived. Our journey is to share content that's centered in Culture & Elevation, as a solution to the lack of inclusion in the global luxury, travel and wine industries. About the show: ► Website: http://www.ashsaidit.com ► Got Goli Gummies? https://go.goli.com/1loveash5 ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH584216 ► For discount Pangea Products: https://embracepangaea.grsm.io/ashsaiditmedia3226 ► Want the ‘coldest' water? https://thecoldestwater.com/?ref=ashleybrown12 ► Become A Podcast Legend: http://ashsaidit.podcastersmastery.zaxaa.com/s/6543767021305 ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ash-said-it/id1144197789 ► SUBSCRIBE HERE: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSaidItSuwanee ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1loveash ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsaidit ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog ► Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/1LoveAsh/ ► Newsletter: manage1.com/subscribe?u=2a2ca3b799467f125b53863http://ashsaidit.us11.list-c8&id=a6f43cd472 #atlanta #ashsaidit #ashsaidthat #ashblogsit #ashsaidit® Ash Brown is a gifted American producer, blogger, speaker, media personality and event emcee. The blog on AshSaidit.com showcases exclusive event invites, product reviews and so much more. Her motivational podcast "Ash Said It Daily" is available on major media platforms such as iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio & Google Podcasts. This program has over half a million streams worldwide. She uses these mediums to motivate & encourage her audience in the most powerful way. She keeps it real!

Julia Coney is a powerhouse in the wine world. This wine journalist and entrepreneur, a former beauty writer, who loves perfume and Champagne, is changing how the world views the wine industry. She founded Black Wine Professionals in the wake of the George Floyd shooting to recognize black people working in all aspects of wine, offering visibility, support and guidance. Tune in as the Marys get to know this mover and shaker - her struggles being a black woman in an industry not traditionally known for diversity, how she is working to overcome that and help others on their wine journeys and her string of accomplishments, included being honored by Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Wine Star Awards as the Social Visionary of the Year in 2020.

Today we had the pleasure of a dual podcast interview with the one and only MJ Towler from The Black Wine Guy Experience Podcast. We find out how MJ got his start in the wine business and navigated his career trajectory. We also talk about our hacks to stay fit and healthy. This was a super fun conversation with someone we truly admire, and we can't wait to chat with him again! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast/support

This week we sit down w/ MJ Towler, host of the Black Wine Guy podcast. MJ went from a totally obsessed wine newbie to the world's first-ever African American fine and rare wine auctioneer in less than three years, working for Acker Merrall and Condit.

MJ Towler, aka The Black Wine Guy, became the first ever African American fine and rare wine auctioneer. We talk his wine journey. He shares great wine values and delicious splurges. Listen to his podcast: The Black Guy Wine Experience and follow him on FB, IG, TW @BlackWineGuy.MJ's wine suggests a mix of splurge and bargain!https://www.ledgevineyards.com Bien Nacido Syrahhttps://forcemajeurevineyards.com/wp/wines/https://shop.walterscottwines.com/Wines/Current-Releases/All-Wines (Oregon Pinot Noirs)https://pasxawines.com/https://www.ao.wine/winesSPAIN:Protocolo wineJumillia is a wine region that over delivers https://www.raventos.com/origins (Champagne method sparkling). All Hanging with Langan video interviews, bonus chats and treats available when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan

Founded by Julia Coney, Black Wine Professionals is a resource for wine industry employers and gatekeepers, professionals, and the food and beverage community. Our goal is to lift up the multifaceted Black professionals in the world of wine. Black Wine Professionals was born out of necessity. For too long, Black Wine Professionals have been overlooked and absent from conversations, tastings, product marketing and much more. That changes now because we're here and we aren't going anywhere. Black Wine Professionals will continue to grow as we expand our site to include event listings, educational resources, job postings, and a discussion forum. We look forward to partnering with companies and organizations committed to furthering our mission. Julia Coney (Founder) is a Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, wine educator, speaker, and consultant. Her wine writing includes stories on wine, winemakers, and the intersection of race, wine, and language. She holds a WSET Level Two Certification in Wine and Spirits and is currently pursuing her Master Level Champagne Certification with the Wine Scholar Guild and WSET Level Three Certification. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, VinePair, Wine Enthusiast, Thrillist, The Tasting Panel, Plate Magazine, Forbes.com, WineEnthusiast.com, The Washington Post, Seven Fifty Daily, Wine Searcher, the Financial Times, Jancisrobinson.com, Glamour, Essence, and numerous print and digital publications. Julia is a 2019 Fellow of the Professional Wine Writers Symposium at Meadowood Napa Valley. Julia has spoken at conferences such as wine2wine, Assemblage Symposium, The Culinary Institute of American's Summit for Sommeliers and Beverage Professionals and Batonnage Forum. You can find her on all social media at @juliaconey. Larissa C. Dubose (Director of Education), is a Certified Sommelier, and market-savvy Sales Manager with over 10 years of experience in the Wine, Spirits & Hospitality Industry. Larissa is currently a Senior On-Premise Manager who manages the sales and distribution goals for Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Larissa is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Level 3 Certified with WSET, and a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators. Larissa has a thirst for education and will provide insight on seminars, books, and tools for fellow Black Wine Professionals to thrive. Larissa loves the factual aspect of wine and educates in a way that is organic, fun, approachable, inspiring, and authentic. You can find her on all social media at @lotusvinewine and her website thelotusandthevines.com Shakera Jones (Community Liaison) of Black Girls Dine Too—a lifestyle brand, blog, and social media space—serves as a guide to the wonderful world of high-end food and wine; a need she identified from her own experiences exploring her passion for food, wine, and culture in this space. Shakera hosts bi-weekly virtual “tastings,” exploring grape varietals, production, and regions to broaden the palates of her followers through her welcoming teaching style and warm personality. A tech professional by day and wine student by night, she is currently studying to obtain certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers and Spanish Wine Scholar program with the Wine Scholar Guild. An aspiring wine journalist she has written pieces for Seven Fifty Daily and is one of the new cast members of SommTV. Shakera thrives on bringing people together. In her role, Shakera will plan virtual BWP community events and when the world eventually opens up, in person BWP events. You can find her on all social media at @blackgirlsdinetoo Maryam Ahmed (Chief T-Shirt Designer and Advisor to BWP) is a NY native based in Napa, CA. She has been in the food and beverage industry for over ten years. At the Culinary Institute of America, Maryam develops hands-on and thought-leadership programs for consumers that love food, wine and the planet. She is also the director of the annual CIA Summit for Sommeliers and Beverage Professionals. Maryam coaches and consults for socially conscious entrepreneurs to implement ideas, create experiences, and launch and scale their businesses. Maryam has a degree in hotel administration as well as enology & viticulture. She is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, a board member for The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers and is one of Somm TV's newest cast members. Maryam is an advisor to BWP and chief t-shirt designer for our community. You can find Maryam on Instagram @goodfriendsgoodfood and through her website maryamahmed.co Tammy Gordon (PR & Marketing Strategist and Advisor to BWP) is the founder of Verified Strategy, a social and digital-first public relations, communications and marketing agency based in Washington, DC. She works with companies, organizations and causes that want to build audience-driven communities. Tammy is a perpetual WSET student, constantly learning more about the wine industry, but avoiding the actual test. A former spokesperson and publicist for the Office of Champagne, she is deeply committed to a future where wine is accessible to more people. She can be found on Twitter: @tammy and Instagram: @tammygordon, usually posting about food, drink, travel and her dog, Ike.

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This week we sit down with MJ Towler. MJ is a wine professional with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of the wine business, Towler has worked retail, wholesale, auctions and also as a sommelier. On May 5, 2000, he became the first-ever African American fine and rare wine auctioneer.  We Read more... The post The Wine Makers – MJ Towler aka The Black Wine Guy appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Houston and DC based Julia Coney is a wine writer, wine educator, speaker, consultant and activist. Her wine writings also address the intersection of race and wine. Her work has been featured in prominent wine and mainstream publications. Born out of necessity, Julia Coney founded Black Wine Professionals, a resource for wine industry employers and gatekeepers, professionals, and the food and beverage community. Their goal is to lift up the multifaceted Black professionals in the world of wine.In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It's been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas.Keep The Grape Nation on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. The Grape Nation is powered by Simplecast.  

A quick recap of Milwaukee Irish Fest, our kid hates to leave places, daddy's "black wine," Fuzz's experience with the Working Against Gravity diet (and previous RP experience), not an ad for Hello Fresh, and the coffeetastrophe.

We conclude our series from Black Wine Experience with 3 major interviews! Dr. Chris Wachira and Chadwick Spell of Wachira Wines - Wachira Wines is a woman owned winery and a culmination of the extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris Wachira, the first Kenyan-born, Californian winemaker, distributor, importer and exporter. Her story is about the love of her home country and the ability to succeed through adversity. While working her way through college, earning her Doctorate, and dedicating her life to Clinical Outcomes research, Chris fell in-love with the science of winemaking. She developed a deep appreciation for the sense of community and bridges built from sharing a bottle of wine with complete strangers.Paula Harrell of Harrell Wines - Paula, a California native was introduced to wine while studying abroad. With Napa Valley just a stone's throw away from San Francisco, Harrell decided to spend time getting to know more about wine, the grapes and the process. She eventually purchased a timeshare there and began working events at different wineries and spending a lot of time with winemakers. As her affinity for wine grew, so did her desire to share what she knew with others but wasn't quite sure what that looked like outside of going wine tasting with family and friends and sharing over the dining table.For family gatherings, she became the go-to person for selecting wine and it was one particular dinner and selection that sparked it all.Isiah Thomas of Cheurlin Champagne - NBA legend Isiah Thomas discovered champagne after winning the 1989 NBA Championship. Known for his business savvy and philanthropic endeavors as much as his storied athletic career, Isiah and his wife Lynn wanted a healthier, great tasting champagne without the added sugar. Isiah is quick to point out, “it had to be reasonably priced and it definitely couldn't come with a headache the next day. It took years but that's exactly what we found in Cheurlin Champagne.”Follow:Dr Chris & Chadwick https://www.instagram.com/wachirawines/https://www.wachirawines.com/Paulahttps://www.instagram.com/pharrellwines/https://pharrellwines.com/Isiah Thomas https://www.instagram.com/isiahthomas/https://www.instagram.com/cheurlin1788/https://www.cheurlin.com/The Swirl Suite@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We conclude our series from Black Wine Experience with 3 major interviews! Dr. Chris Wachira and Chadwick Spell of Wachira Wines - Wachira Wines is a woman owned winery and a culmination of the extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris Wachira, the first Kenyan-born, Californian winemaker, distributor, importer and exporter. Her story is about the love of her home country and the ability to succeed through adversity. While working her way through college, earning her Doctorate, and dedicating her life to Clinical Outcomes research, Chris fell in-love with the science of winemaking. She developed a deep appreciation for the sense of community and bridges built from sharing a bottle of wine with complete strangers. Paula Harrell of Harrell Wines - Paula, a California native was introduced to wine while studying abroad. With Napa Valley just a stones throw away from San Francisco, Harrell decided to spend time getting to know more about wine, the grapes and the process.She eventually purchased a timeshare there and began working events at different wineries and spending a lot of time with winemakers.As her affinity for wine grew, so did her desire to share what she knew with others but wasnt quite sure what that looked like outside of going wine tasting with family and friends and sharing over the dining table.For family gatherings, she became the go-to person for selecting wine and it was one particular dinner and selection that sparked it all. Isiah Thomas of Cheurlin Champagne - NBA legend Isiah Thomas discovered champagne after winning the 1989 NBA Championship. Known for his business savvy and philanthropic endeavors as much as his storied athletic career, Isiah and his wife Lynn wanted a healthier, great tasting champagne without the added sugar. Isiah is quick to point out, it had to be reasonably priced and it definitely couldnt come with a headache the next day. It took years but thats exactly what we found in Cheurlin Champagne. Follow:Dr Chris & Chadwick https://www.instagram.com/wachirawines/https://www.wachirawines.com/Paulahttps://www.instagram.com/pharrellwines/https://pharrellwines.com/Isiah Thomas https://www.instagram.com/isiahthomas/https://www.instagram.com/cheurlin1788/https://www.cheurlin.com/The Swirl Suite@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See Check out the highly anticipated podcast app that's created for the black community. The ALIVE Podcast App is the home of Black voices - where community, culture, and creatives live.

We conclude our series from Black Wine Experience with 3 major interviews! Dr. Chris Wachira and Chadwick Spell of Wachira Wines - Wachira Wines is a woman owned winery and a culmination of the extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris Wachira, the first Kenyan-born, Californian winemaker, distributor, importer and exporter. Her story is about the love of her home country and the ability to succeed through adversity. While working her way through college, earning her Doctorate, and dedicating her life to Clinical Outcomes research, Chris fell in-love with the science of winemaking. She developed a deep appreciation for the sense of community and bridges built from sharing a bottle of wine with complete strangers.Paula Harrell of Harrell Wines - Paula, a California native was introduced to wine while studying abroad. With Napa Valley just a stone's throw away from San Francisco, Harrell decided to spend time getting to know more about wine, the grapes and the process. She eventually purchased a timeshare there and began working events at different wineries and spending a lot of time with winemakers. As her affinity for wine grew, so did her desire to share what she knew with others but wasn't quite sure what that looked like outside of going wine tasting with family and friends and sharing over the dining table.For family gatherings, she became the go-to person for selecting wine and it was one particular dinner and selection that sparked it all.Isiah Thomas of Cheurlin Champagne - NBA legend Isiah Thomas discovered champagne after winning the 1989 NBA Championship. Known for his business savvy and philanthropic endeavors as much as his storied athletic career, Isiah and his wife Lynn wanted a healthier, great tasting champagne without the added sugar. Isiah is quick to point out, “it had to be reasonably priced and it definitely couldn't come with a headache the next day. It took years but that's exactly what we found in Cheurlin Champagne.”Follow:Dr Chris & Chadwick https://www.instagram.com/wachirawines/https://www.wachirawines.com/Paulahttps://www.instagram.com/pharrellwines/https://pharrellwines.com/Isiah Thomas https://www.instagram.com/isiahthomas/https://www.instagram.com/cheurlin1788/https://www.cheurlin.com/The Swirl Suite@SwirlSuitewww.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Swirl Suite podcast joined The Hue Society at The Black Wine Experience in New Orleans! The entire weekend was epic and we have the audio to prove it! We talked to so many great blacks in wine. The interviews will be broken up into episodes. The first guests are vineyard manager, Brenae Royal; diversity & marketing professional, Derek Epps & winemaker, Jennifer McDonald. Follow!Brenae Royal - https://www.instagram.com/_cabrenae/Derek Epps- https://www.instagram.com/iamderekepps/Jennifer McDonald - https://www.jennydawncellars.com/?utm_source=so Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Check out the highly anticipated podcast app that's created for the black community. The ALIVE Podcast App is the home of Black voices - where community, culture, and creatives live.

The Swirl Suite podcast joined The Hue Society at The Black Wine Experience in New Orleans! The entire weekend was epic and we have the audio to prove it! We talked to so many great blacks in wine. The interviews will be broken up into episodes. The first guests are vineyard manager, Brenae Royal; diversity & marketing professional, Derek Epps & winemaker, Jennifer McDonald. Follow!Brenae Royal - https://www.instagram.com/_cabrenae/Derek Epps- https://www.instagram.com/iamderekepps/Jennifer McDonald - https://www.jennydawncellars.com/?utm_source=so Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Swirl Suite podcast joined The Hue Society at The Black Wine Experience in New Orleans! The entire weekend was epic and we have the audio to prove it! We talked to so many great blacks in wine. The interviews will be broken up into episodes. The first guests are vineyard manager, Brenae Royal; diversity & marketing professional, Derek Epps & winemaker, Jennifer McDonald. Follow!Brenae Royal - https://www.instagram.com/_cabrenae/Derek Epps- https://www.instagram.com/iamderekepps/Jennifer McDonald - https://www.jennydawncellars.com/?utm_source=so Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/SwirlSuite. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An orchestral music piece producing a magical dark atmosphere using the best classic melodic and film score instruments to give a chilling theatrical vibe. More of the same to come in the future! Enjoy! :)

Chris gets Miranda Taylor (Exmaid, Black Wine, That Totally Bitchin' Podcast) in the studio to talk about not talking about ladies in music, stealing jokes from the king of podcasts Paul F. Tompkins, and music from bands Miranda and Black Wine have played with on the road.   Big Crux - Jangly Drilling for Blasting - How to Play Guitar ThinLips - Never Again Inter Arma - Darker Movements Shellshag - Face to Face Cash Crop - That Should Be the Name of Yr First Solo Record Gertrude Atherton -  What Was Their Name? Spitting Image - Stone Tomb Bullnettle- Ghosts Exmaid - Sports       Also, be sure to check out Chris and WQ co-executive producer Shannon Perez as they debut their new band, Erotic Novels:   March 3 New Brunswick, NJ Volume IV w/The Turnbucklers, Electric Trip, Babe Sandwich and Strange Things Done in the Midnight Sun $5, all ages https://www.facebook.com/events/1254698357932913/   March 5 Baltimore, MD Joe Squared w/Canker Blossom, Sharkmuffin, and Ex-Girlfriends $8, all ages https://www.facebook.com/events/749045945247757/

While Chris prepares the Best of 2016 specials, the dystopic duo of J Nixon (Nervous Triggers, Black Wine, Blankside, Wake Up Sheep People podcast) and Jay Insult (Nervous Triggers, Streams of Whiskey Gigs & DJ Nights) fills in. Prepare your palate for the saltiest and sweetest in punk rock. Bad Cop/Bad Cop - Get Rad The Pathogens - Freaks on the Street The Lovesongs- D Psychic Teens- Tarnish Exmaid - Sports Blankside- Video Finchler - Mr. Death Coneheads - Notha Thing War on Women - You Don't Tell Me How To Live Nervous Triggers - Do The Drool

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2.  Wherein the gang discusses sketch comedy, weezer, comedians, sketch comedy, paul f. tompkins and comedy... Black Wine perform an acoustic version of Komrades from the Long Player "Yell Boss" available on Don Giovanni Records. Black Wine will be on tour this august- check their bandcamp for deets! @blackwineband on twitter and instagram thattotallybitchinblog.tumblr.com Mike Brown De-Militarize the Police No More Dead Citizens MDC

PART 1: Black Wine comes through to talk about their latest album Yell Boss, but end up talking sketch comedy.  It's a two parter folks.  We play Magnet Time from the record.   Order Yell Boss and other great Black Wine records from blackwine.bandcamp.com and dongiovannirecords.com thattotallybitchinblog.tumblr.com  

Gang we're back at it again!  Miranda's back on the mic with Jamie and they chat up Jay Nixon, bass player extraordinaire!  Jay currently plays in Black Wine with Miranda and Jeff Schroek, and was the bassist for Hunchback, Planet Janet and many many more ! Enjoy!   Shop Local Instagram Fam @cafevolan @redmoonap @thechocolaterabbit @glidesurfco @totallybitchin @ranchorelaxo twitterS!!! @totallybitchinn @blackwineband @smalltalkplus  

Hay hay hay it's totallyyyyy bitchin!  This week we chat with Miranda's bandmate and hubby Jeff.  He talks about why he started playing guitar (originally he wanted to play bass) - how the Ergs formed and then disbanded and how he met and fell for Miranda T. Romance, Intrigue, Love and Rockets on this Episode of Totes BEE!!!! @libsyn @blackwineband @smalltalkplus @totallybitchinn shop local drink coffee and destroy

Once Again it's on...thanks for checkin us out! This episode covers the Don Giovanni Showcase, featuring the effervescent Screaming Females, Black Wine, Priests, California X, and the great Shellshag. Also; Gov. Cheesesteak, corporate media, bad mojo, tumblr wil wheaton, Lead Sister Karen Carpenter and other things. brought to you by NJ @libsyn @totallybitchinn @blackwineband @smalltalk thattotallybitchinblog.tumblr.com intellectualexorcisms.blogspot.com facebook.com/totallybeachin yes beachin, we be beachin

Miranda and Jamie discuss their origin stories, bands they loved, bands they started, boys they fell for and drummers they dig. both have played and currently play drums and other instruments in various new jersey bands including Hunchback, Stormshadow, NouN, Miss TK and the Revenge, Black Wine, and Small Talk