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Episode 20: 2019 Wine and Hip Hop Awards Mar 25, 2020

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THIS WEEK THE WHH TEAM KICKED IT WITH @SHITTYWINEMEMES FOR THEIR ANNUAL YEAR-END SALUTE TO THE CULTURE WITH THE WINE & HIP HOP AWARDS

THE NOMINEES ARE:

BEST WINE REFERENCE IN A RAP SONG

1. WALE ON CHILL FEATURING JEREMIH

2. JAY-Z ON BEYONCE’S ON “MOOD 4EVA” FEATURING JAY Z AND CHILDISH GAMBINO

3. BLACK THOUGHT ON BENNY THE BUTCHER’S “CROWNS FOR KINGS”

4. CONWAY THE MACHINE ON GRISELDA’S “MOSELLE”

PRODUCER / BRAND OF THE YEAR

1.LUC BEL AIR

2. MOD SELECTION RESERVE CHAMPAGNE

3. ARMAND DE BRIGNAC AKA ACE OF SPADES

4. TRUE WINE CONNOISSEURS

5. LE CHEMIN DU ROY CHAMPAGNE

6. MAISON NIOR - ANDRE MACK

THE MOMENT IN WINE & HIP HOP AWARD

1. DABABY’S WINE DINNER IN THE “INTRO” VIDEO

2. DRAKE’S INTERVIEW WITH THE RAP RADAR INTERVIEW

3. JOEY BAD ASS GQ FAVORITE THINGS INTERVIEW

WINE AND HIP HOP CONNOISSEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD

WHH FOR THE CULTURE AWARD

WINE & HIP HOP GOAT AWARD

Episode 22: Mad Libations Featuring Ryan Bailey Mar 08, 2020

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THIS WEEK WE KICKED IT WITH RYAN BAILEY, WINE DIRECTOR AT THE NOMAD HOTEL LOS ANGELES, HOLDER OF THE LARGEST CHAMPAGNE LIST IN THE WORLD. WE DISCUSSED RYAN’S RUN THROUGH THE NY WINE SCENE, HIS SMALLWARES COMPANY PORTAE-LA, AND JERMAINE IS COMPELLED TO DUB RYAN, KING SOMM OF WINE AND HIP HOP AFTER HEARING AN AMAZING STORY ABOUT HOW HE SERVED AS A SOMMELIER FOR FREDDY GIBBS AND MADLIB AT A RECENT CONCERT.

WINE:

JEAN LOUIS CHAVE 2011 DOMAINE ST JOSEPH

HIP HOP:

“GIANNIS” - FREDDIE GIBBS & MADLIB

Episode 19: Caribbean Roots Featuring Jackie Summers Dec 21, 2019

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THIS WEEK WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH JACKIE SUMMERS, CREATOR OF THE AWARD-WINNING SOREL LIQUEUR AND CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN HOSPITALITY. IN THIS EPISODE, JACKIE TELLS US HOW HIS SCARE WITH CANCER MOTIVATED HIM TO BRING THE CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY CLASSIC, SORREL, TO THE AMERICAN MARKETPLACE.

WINE: SOREL

HIP HOP: “CHRISTMAS IN HOLLIS” - RUN DMC

Episode 18: Rhyme-Pair featuring Emily Saladino Dec 06, 2019

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THIS WEEK WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH EMILY SALADINO, WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE’S NEW ASSOCIATE MANAGING EDITOR FOR DIGITAL AND FORMER EDITOR IN CHIEF AT VINEPAIR. EMILY TALKED WITH US ABOUT PRINT MEDIA VS DIGITAL, HER HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS A JOURNALIST, AND HOW HER ARTICLE ABOUT WINE & HIP HOP SHOOK UP THE WORLD.

WINE:

AYALA BRUT NATURE CHAMPAGNE

HIP HOP:

“AUDITORIUM” - MOS DEF FEATURING SLICK RICK

Episode 17: Wine Kickback Featuring Chasity Cooper Nov 18, 2019

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KICK·BACK

/ˈkikˌbak/

A group of friends getting together to engage in party activities such as drinking etc., without the hassle and drawbacks of a big party.

This week we kicked it with Chasity Cooper - A wine enthusiast and freelance journalist for publications like Essence and VinePair, just to name a few. In this episode, we discussed female MC’s, cancel culture, the legacy of Jermaine Dupri, and wild times as a wine journalist. We crack a bottle of Ampeleia Unlitro Rosso Toscano 2018 and learn about what motivated her to launch #WineWithChas, a weekly blog dedicated to wine stories that speak to those who want to learn about wine in a fun, non-intimidating way.

WINE:

AMPELEIA UNLITRO ROSSO TOSCANO 2018

HIP HOP:

XSCAPE - JUST KICKIN IT

Episode 16: Hey Young World Featuring Sarah Thomas Oct 10, 2019

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HOW DOES A YOUNG PRODUCER MAKE SOME OF THE BEST CHARDONNAY ON THE PLANET? THIS WEEK, WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH SOMMELIER AND AUTHOR. SARAH THOMAS, ABOUT HER NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES, KALAMATA’S KITCHEN, DIVERSITY IN WINE, AND LIFE AS A SOMMELIER. SARAH AND THE CRU FOUND PARALLELS BETWEEN BURGUNDY WINEMAKER FRANCIOS MIKULSKI AND MUSICIAN YBN CORDAE, TWO RISING STARS GIVING YOU THE QUALITY OF LEGEND WITH A MODERN APPROACH.

WINE:

2017 DOMAINE FRANCOIS MIKULSKI MEURSAULT

HIP HOP:

LOST & FOUND” YBN CORDAE

Episode 15: New York State of Wine Featuring Thomas Pastuszak Sep 30, 2019

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WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF NEW YORK WINE? THIS WEEK WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH THE QUEENS NATIVE THOMAS PASTUZAK, EXECUTIVE WINE DIRECTOR AT THE NOMAD HOTEL. THOMAS HAS SPENT THE LAST FEW YEARS SHINING A LIGHT ON THE NEW YORK WINE REGION WITH BRANDS VINNY & EMPIRE ESTATE RIESLING. WHO BETTER TO DISSECT THE PARALLEL BETWEEN NEW YORK WINES & NEW YORK RHYMES WITH THE CRU. YOU’RE GOING TO WANT TO GRAB A BOTTLE OF EMPIRE ESTATE OR YOUR FAVORITE NY WINE AND VIBE OUT WITH US.

Wine and Hip Hop Episode 14: Terroir Squad Featuring Dominick Purnomo Sep 30, 2019

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WHAT IS TERROIR? THIS WEEK JERMAINE SITS DOWN WITH SOMMELIER, RESTAURATEUR AND HIP HOP HEAD DOMINICK PURNOMO FOR AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PRODUCT OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, A CONCEPT THAT FLOWS THROUGH WINE AND HIP HOP. DOMINIK ALSO GIVES US GAME ON WHAT IT’S LIKE TO RUN A JAMES BEARD AWARD-NOMINATED RESTAURANT.

Episode 13: The Notorious Somm Featuring Dustin Wilson Jul 02, 2019

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What is a sommelier? This week we caught up Master Sommelier, Wine Merchant, and star of the Somm trilogy Dustin Wilson, to put us on about his favorite wine region, Northern Rhône. Although France is a long way from Bedstuy, they found that the Rhône essence embodies The Notorious BIG’s hardest songs to date, “Who Shot ya” (not up for debate). Learn how he’s shining light on a slept on region and what it was like to be a part of a movie that sparked a cultural revolution. The taste level on this one is 1000…. Enjoy Wine : Northern Rhone Hip Hop : Who Shot Ya - Notorious BIG

Episode 12: Wheels of Steel Featuring Yannick Benjamin Apr 23, 2019

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This week we chopped it up with Yannick Benjamin about his incredible journey into wine, how he blends wine and hip hop at his events and the impact of his charity Wheeling Forward. Yannick is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, prepare to be inspired. Wine : Groebe Riesling Trocken 2016 Domaine de Montcalmes Terrasses du Larzac 2014 Hip Hop : “Liquid Swords” - GZA “Public Service Announcement” - Jay Z

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THIS WEEK THE WHH TEAM KICKED IT WITH @SHITTYWINEMEMES FOR THEIR ANNUAL YEAR-END SALUTE TO THE CULTURE WITH THE WINE & HIP HOP AWARDS

THE NOMINEES ARE:

BEST WINE REFERENCE IN A RAP SONG

1. WALE ON CHILL FEATURING JEREMIH

2. JAY-Z ON BEYONCE’S ON “MOOD 4EVA” FEATURING JAY Z AND CHILDISH GAMBINO

3. BLACK THOUGHT ON BENNY THE BUTCHER’S “CROWNS FOR KINGS”

4. CONWAY THE MACHINE ON GRISELDA’S “MOSELLE”

PRODUCER / BRAND OF THE YEAR

1.LUC BEL AIR

2. MOD SELECTION RESERVE CHAMPAGNE

3. ARMAND DE BRIGNAC AKA ACE OF SPADES

4. TRUE WINE CONNOISSEURS

5. LE CHEMIN DU ROY CHAMPAGNE

6. MAISON NIOR - ANDRE MACK

THE MOMENT IN WINE & HIP HOP AWARD

1. DABABY’S WINE DINNER IN THE “INTRO” VIDEO

2. DRAKE’S INTERVIEW WITH THE RAP RADAR INTERVIEW

3. JOEY BAD ASS GQ FAVORITE THINGS INTERVIEW

WINE AND HIP HOP CONNOISSEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD

WHH FOR THE CULTURE AWARD

WINE & HIP HOP GOAT AWARD

WINE:

JEAN LOUIS CHAVE 2011 DOMAINE ST JOSEPH

HIP HOP:

“GIANNIS” - FREDDIE GIBBS & MADLIB

THIS WEEK WE CHOPPED IT UP WITH JACKIE SUMMERS, CREATOR OF THE AWARD-WINNING SOREL LIQUEUR AND CHAMPION FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN HOSPITALITY. IN THIS EPISODE, JACKIE TELLS US HOW HIS SCARE WITH CANCER MOTIVATED HIM TO BRING THE CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY CLASSIC, SORREL, TO THE AMERICAN MARKETPLACE.

WINE: SOREL

HIP HOP: “CHRISTMAS IN HOLLIS” - RUN DMC

WINE:

AYALA BRUT NATURE CHAMPAGNE

HIP HOP:

“AUDITORIUM” - MOS DEF FEATURING SLICK RICK

KICK·BACK

WINE:

AMPELEIA UNLITRO ROSSO TOSCANO 2018

HIP HOP:

XSCAPE - JUST KICKIN IT

WINE:

2017 DOMAINE FRANCOIS MIKULSKI MEURSAULT

HIP HOP:

LOST & FOUND” YBN CORDAE

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