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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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1:25:55

Jersey Girl! The Art of Fine and Fun Dining with...

Beats Vines and Life ·

2020/12/26

MJ’s guest this week is fellow New Jersey native, Madeline Maldonado. Madeline was the manager and sommelier for James Beard Award winning Chef, Jonathan Waxman’s Restaurant, Jams. From there, Eataly called and she served as Beverage Director for a 400+ bottle wine list. She is currently bringing her journey through beverage, wine, and hospitality as Beverage Director to the fine Italian restaurant da Toscano in New York’s West Village. MJ and Madeleine discuss the secrets to being a phenomenal

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1:24:25

Meet Virginia! Sommelier, Wine Consultant and...

Beats Vines and Life ·

2020/12/18

MJ’s guest this week is Lee Campbell. Lee is an ardent supporter of sustainable vine-farming and traditional, non-interventionist winemaking techniques. After working in some of Washington, D.C. 's and Manhattan’s top culinary and vinous establishments, she hopped the East River to Brooklyn, and became the Wine Director for the Tarlow Restaurant Group - which included Diner, Marlow and Sons, Roman’s and Reynard. She presently represents the burgeoning Virginia producer, Early Mountain Vineyard. MJ

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1:20:24

I’m a Hustler Baby! Grand Cru Selections’ Robert Bohr...

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2020/12/04

MJ’s guest this week is seasoned wine expert, importer and hip hop lover Robert Bohr. Robert runs Grand Cru Selections which is based in NYC and works with some of the most passionate winemakers on the planet. MJ and Robert discuss his journey from a small, working class town in New Jersey to a multi hyphenated success story throughout the wine and restaurant business. These two Jersey natives also dive deep into early 90’s hip hop love and how Robert brought that love to his restaurant ventures

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1:52:27

It’s A Family Affair! How to Build an Empire with...

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2020/11/27

MJ’s guest this week is Maverick extraordinaire André Mack! André is the former sommelier at Thomas Keller’s world renown restaurant French Laundry. After that he was head sommelier at Keller’s Per Se in New York City. In 2007, André started Maison Noir Wines. He and his wife started & Sons Hospitality Group which includes & Sons Ham Bar, & Sons Buttery and Vyne Yard in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. MJ and André discuss how he started, where he’s going and the legacy he’s creating

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Betcha Can Can! Drink Ramona Founder, Jordan Salcito,...

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2020/11/20

MJ’s guest this week is Jordan Salcito. Jordan is a sommelier and was manager at Eleven Madison Park. Her wine program at Momofuku had been named a James Beard Foundation semifinalist multiple times. In 2017 it was awarded “Most Original Wine List in the World” from World Of Fine Wine. She is the host of the podcast “Opening Up with Jordan Salcito”. Jordan is the Founder of RAMONA, an organic Italian wine spritz that can be delivered by the can right to your door. Jordan and MJ discuss her

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1:22:27

California Love! Amanda McCrossin Breaks Down Magical...

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2020/11/04

MJ’s guest this week is Amanda McCrossin - Amanda is a sommelier, media personality and host of the Wine Access Unfiltered podcast. She is also the creator and host of the IG/ YouTube Channel show SOMMVIVANT. As the former Wine Director at PRESS restaurant in Napa - Amanda worked with the world’s largest collection of wines from the Napa Valley. She shares her insights from working in the epicenter of one of the most famous, world class wine regions in the world. Join MJ and Amanda as they take a

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1:04:05

I’m not your Negroni! Riffing on Meaningful Moments...

Beats Vines and Life ·

2020/10/28

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 hisfavorite Jazz moments

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1:03:30

How to Leave a Three Star Michelin Restaurant w/...

Beats Vines and Life ·

2020/10/23

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@dustinwilsonsonmsFollow

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1:31:53

Your Palate is Valid! Teaching People How to Taste,...

Beats Vines and Life ·

2020/10/23

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

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1:09:39

Tariffs Suck! Bringing Delicious European Wines to...

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2020/10/23

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

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Show Trailer

Beats Vines and Life ·

2020/10/20

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 … Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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