Beats Vines and Life

MJ’s guest today is the legendary importer and relentless advocate for the wines of Spain, Jorge Ordonez! In this episode, MJ and Jorge discuss growing up in Málaga. His family’s origins in the wine business. Introducing Albariño to America, refrigerated wine shipping, 100% new oak, and handing over the reins to the next generation. A huge thank you to Jorge Ordóñez! Follow him on IG at @jorgeordonezselectionsCheck out his website: https://www.jorgeordonezselections.com/_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to 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.

MJ’s guest in this episode is the only American to have won every major wine award given in the English language Karen MacNeil! MJ and Karen discuss her humble beginnings. Driving across the country to move to NYC. The ups and downs of being a wine journalist. Radio, PBS, and how she penned the Bible of Wine.A huge thank you to Karen MacNeil! Follow her on IG at @karenmacneilcoCheck out her website: https://www.karenmacneil.com/Subscribe to her newsletter: https://winespeed.com/subscribe/_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to 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.

In this episode MJ and his guest, Cleo Pahlmeyer discuss English as a second language, growing up in Napa Valley, the world of fine art, and assuming the reins of one of Napa Valley's legendary wineries and her passion for Pinot Noir. A huge thank you to Cleo Pahlmeyer Follow her on IG at @wayfarervineyardCheck out their website: https://www.wayfarervineyard.com/This episode’s in studio wines:2020 Wayfarer WF2 Chardonnay 2019 Wayfarer Estate Pinot Noir_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to 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.

MJ’s guest today is Winemaker, Environmentalist, and Outdoor Enthusiast Alisa Jacobsen. In this episode, Alisa and MJ discuss her remarkable career. Everything from growing a major brand, making wine around the world, purchasing her own vineyards, and launching her Turning Tides label. It’s a raucous episode filled with insights and laughter. A huge thank you to Alisa Jacobsen Follow her on IG at @winesbyaj  @turningtidewines @rarenorthwinesCheck out her website: https://www.turningtidewines.com/This episode’s in studio wines:2021 Turning Tide Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Rare North Willamette Valley Pinot Noir_____________________________________________________________Special shout-outs to Bridget Birkeland, Brooke Sabel, and Josh Phelps!For information about organic certification check out CCOFUntil next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to 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.

This is the most important episode of the podcast recorded to date. In this episode MJ and Anne-Charlotte Melia-Bacha discuss the origins of her family's historic estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the current tragic situation in which it is currently embroiled.  It's a heavy episode...  Anne-Charlotte opens up about some of her initial feelings and thoughts about how she initially looked at handling the situation.  And...  How her vulnerability ignited her community to rally behind her. We are asking that you lend your financial support to a historic estate that has fallen on hard times due to unscrupulous business practices. Listen to this important episode. Donate at https://bit.ly/SaveFontDuLoup and Share.  Ask your friends to Donate and Share too. A huge thank you to Anne-Charlotte Follow her on IG at @anne_charlotte_lafontduloup  @fontduloupCheck out their website: https://lafontduloup.com/This episode’s in studio wines:2021 Château del a Font du Loup Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc2021 Château del a Font du Loup Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grandeur Nature_____________________________________________________________If you or anyone you know is in crisis please know that Help Is Available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. Call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to 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.

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.

MJ’s guest today is the Co-Founder and Winemaker of Brewer Clifton Wines, Greg Brewer. Greg also makes wines under the Diatom and Ex Post Facto labels. In this episode, MJ and Greg discuss the advantages of growing up bi-coastal and how Greg went from being a professor of French to becoming a cellar rat. What the “Parker Effect” did for Brewer-Clifton and his endless pursuit of precision in his winemaking. A huge thank you to Greg Brewer! Follow him on IG at @gregbrewerwines and @brewercliftonCheck out his website: https://www.bygregbrewer.com/brewer-cliftonThis episode’s in studio wines:2008 Brewer-Clifton Sandford & Benedict Sta, Rita Hills Chardonnay 2020 Brewer-Clifton Machado Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir2021 Diatom Chardonnay Santa Barbara County_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to 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.

MJ’s guest today is the Owner and Winemaker of Morét Brealynn Wines, Morét Brealynn. A boutique winery in Sonoma County with a focus on Pinot Noir and supporting animal shelters. In this episode, MJ and Moret discuss growing up in the Central Valley. Work-life in the non-profit sector. Animal rescue and Catceanera's. Tina Fey, Pete Buttigieg, and making world-class Pinot Noir along the California Coast. A huge thank you to Morét Brealynn! Follow her on IG at @moretbrealynnwinesCheck out her website: https://moretbrealynnwines.com/This episode’s in studio wines:2021 Morét Brealynn Russian River Valley Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2021 Morét Brealynn Lakeview Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to 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.

MJ’s guest today is Co-owner and Winemaker of the McLaren Vale’s Brash Higgins Winery. Brash Higgins is committed to producing wines from little-known or outre varietals. In this episode MJ and Brad discuss his journey from being a world traveling couch-surfer to the working in some of the finest Michelin starred restaurants in NYC. And how that led him into pushing boundaries and redefining the terroir of one of South Australia’s premier wine regions. A huge thank you to Brad Hickey! Follow her on IG at @brashhigginsCheck out their website: https://www.brashhiggins.com/This episode’s in studio wine:2021 Brash Higgins ZBO Ricca Terra Farms The Riverland Zibibbo 2020 Brash Higgins CINS Lennon Vineyard McLaren Vale Cinsault_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to 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.

MJ’s guest today is James Beard Award winning wine journalist and author Alice Feiring. Alice was proclaimed “the queen of natural wines” by the Financial Times. She publishes the authoritative natural wine newsletter, The Feiring Line. And Alice has recently released her 6th book,  To Fall in Love, Drink This: A Wine Writer’s Memoir. In this episode they discuss why there’s no place like NYC, the “Parkerization of Wine” and MJ finally gets a working definition of “Natural Wine.” Grab a glass of something Natty and enjoy! A huge thank you to Alice Feiring! Follow her on IG at @alice.feiringCheck out her website:https://thefeiringline.com/This episode’s in studio wine:2021 Bichi “Como vino al mundo” Red Wine Tecate-Cuchuma_____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to 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.