
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... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 245 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureFoodArts | |||

Welcome to "Beats, Vines & Life," where we blend conversations on music, culture, and the real moments that shape our lives. In today’s episode, sits down with Angela Nissel—bestselling author, television writer, and co-founder of the legendary Okay ... more
Welcome to another episode of Beats Vines & Life! Today’s conversation focused on the fight to preserve independent winemaking, family legacy, and the spirit of Napa Valley in the face of legal and regulatory challenges.
This episode dives into the ... more
Welcome to another episode of Beats Vines & Life! Today, we're diving deep into music, wine, and lifestyle with a special guest who embodies the spirit of innovation and tradition in Napa Valley: Elton Slone, President, CEO, and Managing Partner at R... more
Welcome back to Beats Vines & Life. In this special episode, MJ Towler sits down with Wright Lassiter and his wife, Cathy Lassiter—a dynamic couple whose journey blends music, culture, and the art of living well. Wright Lassiter, one of the nation's ... more
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Love the podcast! Please get the audio figured out though the last few are hard to listen to with the right and left audio
This is one of my favourite wine related podcasts! MJ’s interview style is really good and he gets his guests to tell their stories from a personal perspective. Sad to see this podcast go! However, there are some episodes I will listen to over again because they were that good! Listening from BERMUDA, great show!
Love the pod but you need to fix the audio. Need a new mic setup please. I can’t listen to it anymore with such poor audio quality. Fix that and I’m in!
Really enjoy this wine podcast. One of the most entertaining you will find.
Insightful, humorous and good vibes! Absolutely chill!
Perfect for dark fall evenings, mood lighting, and connected HomePods throughout the house.
Not a single bottle of Grenache in our cellar, but I’m looking into it. White Burgundy ✅.
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The show centers on wine, collecting, luxury and culture, hosted by a charismatic interviewer who chats with founders, vintners, curators, and tech-forward leaders. Episodes frequently explore terroir, vineyard strategy, wine history, and the evolving business of wine, often weaving in personal stories, entrepreneurship, and the human side of high-stakes industries. Noteworthy are guests who blend deep expertise with bold, unconventional perspectives—from legacy estates and multigenerational family operations to tech-enabled wine ventures and luxury collectibles—making it a go-to for listeners seeking accessible storytelling fused with professional insights. Potential listeners may value practical industry takeaways, candid conversations ab... more
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Recent guests on Beats Vines and Life include:
1. Lindsay Hoopes
2. Bridget Conlin
3. Elton Slone
4. David Wanek
5. Brian Lau
6. David Garrett
7. Jack Bittner
8. Chloe Schwartz
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