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I’m not your Negroni! Riffing on Meaningful Moments in Wine and Jazz with James Molesworth Oct 28, 2020

Show notes

MJ’s guest this week is Senior Editor at Wine Spectator Magazine, James Molesworth. He’s a lead taster for California Cabernet, France’s Bordeaux and Rhone Valley regions and Port. James is a Negroni aficionado. James gives a first hand account of the California wildfire devastation from his recent trip to Napa Valley. They discuss the benefits of blind tasting, wine scores and why James has never given a 100. James and MJ share their passion for vinyl. James shares some of his favorite Jazz moments and a fantastic album suggestion (that we currently have on repeat!). This episode is chock full of the good stuff!

A huge thank you to James Molesworth! He has a terrific IG feed.

Follow him @jmolesworth1

Read James’s insightful and beautifully written articles at winespectator.com

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MJ’s movie recommendation: The Gristle (2001) available for purchase on Amazon.

This episode’s in studio wine:

Mount Veeder Winery 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley _____________________________________________________________________

Until next time, cheers to the Mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers!

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How to Leave a Three Star Michelin Restaurant w/ Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson. Oct 23, 2020

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MJ’s guest is Dustin Wilson, Master Sommelier who is best known for his position as Wine Director of the 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, Eleven Madison Park. MJ has a lively discussion with Dustin about everything from his big decision to leave the restaurant business to an insane 75 wine vertical tastings and the controversies currently facing the Court of Master Sommeliers. So many brilliant wine moments and life lessons from a Master Somm.

A huge thank you to Dusin Wilson

@dustinwilsonsonms

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This episode’s in studio wine is:

COMANDO G VINOS DE MADRID 'ROZAS 1ER CRU' 2018

You can get a bottle at Dustin’s online shop Vervewine.com

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Your Palate is Valid! Teaching People How to Taste, Enjoy and Buy Great (not necessarily expensive!) Wines with Shakera Jones. Oct 23, 2020

Show notes

MJ’s guest is Shakera Jones of BlackGirlsDinetoo.com, Somm TV personality and is featured in the upcoming Somm 4 film. This is a must listen as MJ and Shakera discuss how a Michael Jackson Pepsi commercial moment led to her very own show on SOMM TV, her issue with some celebrity wines and why it matters whose palates are considered valid. They drink champagne, share fried chicken recipes and share their passions for Spanish wines. Get your pen and paper ready. You will want to take notes for this one!

A huge thank you to Shakera Jones!

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Keep up with all she’s doing at BlackGirlsDineToo.com

Catch her fantastic show, Weekly Wine, on Somm TV.

Listen to her podcast A Glass for Every Palate with Shalera Jones wherever you listen to podcasts!

This episode’s in studio wine:

Champagne Jacquesson, Extra Brut. Cuvee no 741

Until next time, cheers to the Mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers!

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Tariffs Suck! Bringing Delicious European Wines to the People with Mary Taylor. Oct 23, 2020

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MJ’s guest is Mary Tayor of Mary Taylor Wines. Mary runs a modern day wine import company that is all about bringing broader awareness of the history and culture of incredible European wines to the masses at reasonable prices! They have a lively discussion about everything from her early days as a cheesemonger to her passion for working with small, organic, sustainable growers. There are literary debates (Emerson vs Thoreau!) and heroic tales from Mary’s time testifying against tariffs in front of Congress! Your cranium will thank you for listening.

A huge thank you to Mary Taylor!

Learn more and see her full range of offerings at mt.wine

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@marytaylorwines

This episode’s in studio wine are:

Mary Taylor, Côtes De Gascogne, 2019

Mary Taylor, Sicilia Rouge, 2019

Find them wherever Mary Taylor wines are sold!

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Until next time, cheers to the Mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers!

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Show Trailer Oct 20, 2020

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Hello! I am MJ Towler aka the Black Wine Guy. Welcome to my podcast.

This is a show for those who thirst. Thirst for greatness in themselves, thirst for knowledge of how to be, live and think better. And those who thirst for that intangible something more …

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