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Beats Vines and Life

Marvin J. Towler

MJ Towler aka the Black Wine Guy went from a totally obsessed wine newbie to the world"s first-ever African-American fine and rare wine auctioneer in less than 3 years.These days, he is a podcaster and journalist who travels the globe, having conversations with the movers, shakers, and disruptors in the worlds of food, wine, music, and more.This show pairs his passion for complex, interesting wines with complex, interesting guests.These are deep thinkers and Mavericks talking about their passions,

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1:40:02

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

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2022/10/24

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 episode, MJ and Sam talk about Sam’s early days growing up in the Moon Mountain District of Sonoma County. His life as the son of an organic farming pioneer. Joining the family business and launching a boutique label with an industry legend. They discuss everything from Hippies, Hip-Hop and Podcast Host Life. Go ahead and grab a glass and get ready to see grapes

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2:06:45

Blue Collar Barolo! The hard work, hustle, and...

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2022/10/17

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 worldwide export. He is a graduate of the University of Bologna where he studied Food Science and Oenology. Thomas moved to the US in 2006 and began his career in luxury wine.In this episode MJ and Thomas discuss his journey from the son of hardworking blue-collar parents in Emilia-Romagna to running one of the most historic estates in all of Italy.A huge thank

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1:39:30

Rocket Man. Oscar Henquet’s Meteoric Rise Through...

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2022/10/10

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 his passion for the luxury hospitality industry at a very young age while working with his family’s hotel business in The Netherlands. The importance and value of understanding various cultures. Life as a 6’4 European living in China. His first week on the job in NYC. Monkey Bar, and how he came to work with Richard Gere.A huge thank you to Oscar Henquet!Follow

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1:29:53

From Jalisco to Hollywood. Ruben Solorzano's Real...

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2022/08/08

MJ’s guest today is described as the “always theorizing and experimenting Vineyard Manager” at Stolpman Vineyards since 1994, Ruben Solorzano!Ruben was crowned “the Grape Whisperer” by Wine Enthusiast (Journalist Matt Kettmann). Through Ruben’s vineyard management company - Coastal Vineyard Care Associates - he controls several of the best sites from the Western edge of STA Rita Hills through Happy Canyon. Ruben focuses on innovation throughout his viticultural empire. His partnership wine brand

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1:24:14

NSYNC! How 4th Generation Wine Importer Jake Taub...

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2022/08/01

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 Director of Business Development at the Taub family’s NYC-based wholesale business, Independence Wine & Spirits (IWS), Jake Taub! In 2020, Jake joined IWS as a key account manager and was quickly promoted to director of business development. Jake has increased national sales at his family’s proprietary California wineries, Saracina in Mendocino and

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1:19:13

I'm a Survivor: From War to Winemaker, Samra Morris'...

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2022/07/25

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. Samra is the first woman from Bosnia to make wines in California. She completed a viticulture internship at St. Supéry during the 2014 harvest as well as working with Rivers Brown’s Mending Wall for three harvests. Samra formerly served as quality control manager for Free Flow Wines. She was recruited by General Manager Debra Eagle to join Alma Rosa as

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1:39:18

Let the Good Times Roll. Talking Roots, Riesling and...

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2022/07/18

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 raised on the island of Guam. He has recording credits including Lee "Scratch" Perry, Cypress Hill and Public Enemy. Skinny Pablo DJs events such as RieslingStudy, and started his own party called Riesling & Reggae in Los Angeles. His favorite wine is Mosel Riesling. He loves to read Bukowski and do art in his spare time.On this episode, MJ and Skinny

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45:53

BWG Raw: Pass The Aux w/ Jermaine Stone aka The Real...

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2022/07/11

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 July 23rd in Brooklyn. If you don't know... now ya know...For more information go here: https://bit.ly/PassTheAuxNYC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34:33

Riesling Study. Why Stephen Bitterolf Bet on Himself...

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2022/07/04

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 NYC in the early 00s to get his PhD in Northern Renaissance painting - during which time his fascination was born. In 2005, he landed a job as a salesperson at the newly opened Crush Wine & Spirits, one of New York City’s sleekest wine stores at the time.In 2012, he became an importer of German wines which led to his founding of Vom Boden. Vom Boden

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1:40:15

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

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2022/06/30

MJ’s guest today is former banker turned wine importer, and founder of VOS Selections, Victor O. Schwartz. Victor initially worked in the banking sector on loans, stocks and bonds, before transitioning to the wine industry. His upbringing was steeped in an intense culinary culture. In 1986, Victor moved to France to jump start his wine career. VOS Selections has been a staple in the wine industry for over 35 years.In this episode MJ and Victor talk about his journey from banking to learning the

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1:18:34

Live from Hospice du Rhône, Part 2

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2022/06/27

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 international community to celebrate Rhône wines and winemakers.The 2022 event featured over 120 international Rhône producers, seminars on the forefront of Rhône thinking, an exclusive live auction and delicious meals paired with Rhône wines .. and MJ was there recording live with many of the brilliant winemakers and other prominent wine folks attending this

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1:13:55

Live from Hospice du Rhône, Part 1

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2022/06/20

MJ brings his listeners a front row seat to the Hospice Du Rhône’s flagship event in Paso Robles, California.This bi - annual event brings together an international community to celebrate Rhône wines and winemakers.The 2022 event featured over 120 international Rhône producers, seminars on the forefront of Rhône thinking, an exclusive live auction and delicious meals paired with Rhône wines .. and MJ was there recording live with many of the brilliant winemakers and other prominent wine folks

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1:21:59

Ladies First! How Isabel Ferrando found Passion and...

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2022/06/13

MJ’s guest today is esteemed Châteauneuf-du-Pape vigneron and winemaker, Isabel Ferrando! Isabel has been cultivating vines and making wine in Chateauneuf-du-Pape for 18 years. Her wines have been dubbed by critics as “some of the most profound wines on the planet” (Jeb Dunnuck). Drawing inspiration from the Burgundian tradition of single vineyards, Isabel produced three different cuvées from Saint Prefert’s estates from 2003 to 2019: Classique, Réserve Auguste Favier and Collection Charles

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1:36:52

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

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2022/06/06

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 heart of the Barolo region in Piedmont, Italy. Lorenzo attended the Oenological School in Alba, the most prestigious wine school in Italy. Lorenzo graduated summa cum laude with the title of Oenologist. Lorenzo works full time alongside his father Luigi at Azelia participating in every step of the process, from the work in the vineyards to the winemaking

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1:25:39

The Guy Behind The Guy. How Peter Morales Uses Food...

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2022/05/30

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 humanitarian support, a Lehigh graduate, Peter Morales. His career began in retail and operations management at Johnson & Johnson, Grand Metropolitan (now Diageo), and Peerless Importers. In 1998, Peter opened his own worldwide business consulting company, Peter Andrew LLC, which specializes in international beverages. After taking on a project with South

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1:22:34

Go Northwest Young Man! Why Todd Alexander Left Napa...

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2022/05/23

MJ’s guest today is one of a select few 100-point winemakers in Washington State and winemaker with Force Majeure, Holocene, Weathereye Vineyards, PASXA, and The Walls: Todd Alexander. Previously, Todd was the Winemaker for acclaimed “cult” winery Bryant Family Vineyard in Napa Valley. He began his career in the Napa Valley at esteemed wineries including Cade and PlumpJack. Todd holds a winemaking certificate from UC Davis and has worked with some of the best and brightest in the wine industry,

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1:47:21

Ain’t No Stolpman Us Now! Pete Stolpman’s Big...

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2022/05/16

MJ’s Guest today is a California native, a Georgetown graduate, a fine wine specialist, a former retail worker, businessman, and a managing partner at Stolpman Vineyards, Pete Stolpman!On this week’s episode, MJ and Pete talk about his dad’s movie-esque life before the inception of Stolpman Vineyards, Pete’s time in Australia, working retail, and working alongside the most talented man he’s ever met!A huge thank you to Pete Stolpman!Follow Pete’s IG at @peter_stolpmanFollow Stolpman Vineyards on

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1:35:46

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

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2022/05/09

MJ’s Guest today is an industry changemaker, a leader for diversity and inclusion in the hospitality / food and beverage industries, a professor, a philanthropist, a mentor, a sommelier, and wine director, Tonya Pitts!This week MJ and Tonya discuss her time in San Francisco, her fierce commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as her need to dig deep and pull things apart!A huge thank you to Tonya PittsFollow her on TW and IG at @noirsommelierCheck out her website:

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31:19

MJ on Where the Wine Takes You Podcast - BONUS EP

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2022/05/08

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 meet up at Josh Klapper's winery,Timbre for a lively discussion covering the beginnings of MJ's IG feed, then the podcast, his early days of working wine auctions and so much more! Adam even manages to coax Lani, MJ's producer on the mic for even more insights on how his popular show came to life!Big thanks to Adam and Josh for the great

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1:36:29

MJ on the The Wine Makers Podcast - BONUS EP

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2022/05/08

Enjoy a special episode as MJ joins the Wine Makers podcast live! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________There was a lot of energygoing into this show, not only were we all excited to be back in Paso Robles for Hospice du Rhone but we were also getting to meet our friend M.J. Towler "The Black Wine Guy Experience" IRL...Add to the mix The.Grenachista, the one and only Kevin Burns, Jeff Cohn and M.J. brought his good

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