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Lay It On with Brad LeoneSuperstar Sommelier André Mack on Grit, Entrepreneurship and WINE!Brad sits down with sommelier André Hueston Mack to journey through his rise from humble fast food beginnings to becoming a renowned expert in the world of wine, working at the most acclaimed restaurants in the world Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry and Per Se. Through twists and turns as a waiter, working in finance, and picking up other odd jobs along the way, André has transformed into a recipient of 2003’s Best Young Sommelier award as well as the founder of a successful wine label, Maison Noir Wines. André and Brad bond over their collective love of the New...
2025-10-061h 20
The Sipping Point: Wine, Food & More!Andre Hueston Mack on Breaking Wine Rules, Frasier Inspiration & Maison Noir’s Wine RevolutionJoin Laurie on 7/31 in Easton, MD for La Dolce Vita: Sip & Savor the Taste of Italy. Get all the details and purchase tickets HERESummaryWhat do Frasier, DIY hustle, and bold wine labels have in common? Andre Hueston Mack. In this episode, award-winning sommelier and winemaker Andre Hueston Mack uncorks his unconventional journey—from a desk job detour sparked by a TV show to launching his edgy, inclusive wine brand, Maison Noir. He gets real about making wine fun, trusting your own taste, and why accessibility should be at...
2025-07-0932 min
Five Rules for the Good Life PodcastAndré Hueston MackDarin sits down with winemaker, designer, and storyteller André Hueston Mack to talk about his Five Rules for Building a Life You Don’t Want to Escape From. From walking away from the corporate grind to finding unexpected inspiration in reruns of Frasier, André shares how betting on himself, mastering his craft, and embracing contradiction have shaped his path. They talk wine, family dinners, legacy, and why telling your story—your way—matters. It's honest, funny, and packed with wisdom for anyone ready to take that first leap. Pour a glass of Maison Noir and press play.Photo by...
2025-06-3011 min
The Ultimate DishHow André Hueston Mack Is Making Wine Less Intimidating—and More FunIn today’s episode, we chat with André Hueston Mack, acclaimed sommelier, designer, and founder of Maison Noir Wines, whose journey into the wine world started far from the vineyard in a corporate office at Citicorp.André shares how a bold leap of faith led him from finance to fine dining, where he trained as a sommelier in San Antonio and eventually led award-winning wine programs at The French Laundry and Per Se. He discusses the importance of storytelling in wine service, his mission to make wine more approachable through design and media, and how his diverse expe...
2025-06-241h 00
Wine Time Fridays Podcast268 - Idaho Wine Month Kickoff with SCORIA Vineyards & a Cheeky ZinfandelToday, we're kicking off Idaho Wine Month with a red blend from a winery we visited in October 2024 as well as throwing in a great summer quaffing wine! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #CheersingWines this episode:2024 itä winery carbonic zinfandel ($30 at Pilgrim's Market) 😋2021 Scoria Vineyards Estate Blend ($38 at the winery) 🤩A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Rivaura, J. Bookwalter Wines and 3D Cabinets by Design!Rivaura: There’s a new wine in town. Rivaura! Producing some of the best wines Idaho has to offer, Rivaura now has a tasting room in C...
2025-06-0735 min
The Wine Centric ShowAndré Mack Pops, Pours & Pairs Sparkling Wine at BBQ & BubblyIn this special live episode of The Wine Centric Show, recorded at BBQ & Bubbly, award-winning winemaker, sommelier, and Maison Noir Wines founder André Hueston Mack leads a dynamic and unfiltered mini masterclass on sparkling wine.You’ll learn: Why sparkling wine is one of the most versatile styles How smart pairings fight palate fatigue and elevate flavor Why personal taste matters more than tasting notes Stories from André’s time at The French Laundry & Per Se Bold insights from one of wine’s freshest voicesFeatured Wines:Jo Landron “Atmosphères” (France)Los Dos Cava Brut...
2025-06-0436 minWine Time Fridays Podcast267 - Mack Attack: Wine, Passion & Creativity with André Hueston MackJoin us this week for a wildly entertaining conversation with André Hueston Mack, winemaker and owner of Maison Noire Wines! André brings his signature blend of passion and humor to our podcast, sharing stories from his time as sommelier at The French Laundry and helping to open Per Se. As he says, "The greatest foil to pretension is humor" - and he lives that mantra with his Kick-Ass Garage Wines from Oregogne (yes, that's a French nod to Burgundy). Click the link below and give these wines a try! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing Please visit https://maisonnoirwines.com/win...
2025-05-3058 minWine Time Fridays Podcast266 - Oregon Wine Month Week Four with Compris VineyardIn this weeks episode, Shelley is back and is welcomed with lots of ribbing from the guests our new favorite Oregon Winery, Dru Allen and Ella Burgess with Compris Vineyard. This month has blown us away with the quality of wines we've tasted. Lucie Loo even gets involved at the end! This is week four of Oregon Wine Month and THIS is Wine Time Fridays! Ooops, we channeled our Ryan Seacrest on that. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #FlintLicker Please visit https://comprisvineyard.com for everything going on at Compris Vineyard!Wines this episode:2023 C...
2025-05-231h 28
Go With Your PalateE71 André Hueston Mack pt 2 | Joe WagnerAndré Hueston Mack isn’t your typical wine guy. Growing up drinking 40s of Olde English, he never imagined wine would become his life—but a late-night rerun of Frasier, with its over-the-top love for Bordeaux and Château d’Yquem, sparked something unexpected. That quirky mix of humor and luxury cracked the door open, and he kicked it wide with hustle, heart, and a sharp eye for style.After leaving a corporate job behind, André rose through the sommelier ranks, with a milestone moment at The French Laundry. But that was just the launch. Today, he’s the found...
2025-04-261h 11
Go With Your PalateE71 André Hueston Mack | Joe WagnerAndré Hueston Mack isn’t your typical wine guy. Growing up drinking 40s of Olde English, he never imagined wine would become his life—but a late-night rerun of Frasier, with its over-the-top love for Bordeaux and Château d’Yquem, sparked something unexpected. That quirky mix of humor and luxury cracked the door open, and he kicked it wide with hustle, heart, and a sharp eye for style.After leaving a corporate job behind, André rose through the sommelier ranks, with a milestone moment at The French Laundry. But that was just the launch. Today, he’s the found...
2025-04-1955 min
The Restaurant GuysAndré Mack of Maison Noir WinesThe BanterThe Guys decide to taste some non-alcoholic wines. Pleasure or punishment?The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys welcome old friend André Hueston Mack, sommelier, winemaker, graphic artist and more! You may know of some of his accomplishments, but he will probably reveal more ventures that will surprise you. The Inside TrackThe Guys have known André for years and tell of an amusing run in with him and how he helped the re-launch of the podcast. André describes coming across the podcast in t...
2025-01-2154 min
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street RadioButter Cows, Ugly Cakes and Blue Ribbons: Welcome to the State Fair!We dive into the world of state, county and agricultural fairs with Marla Calico to learn about their history, impact and why roast beef sundaes are all the rage at fairgrounds across the country. Plus, we head to the Iowa State Fair to meet the woman who carves cows out of butter and the kids striving to create the world’s ugliest cake. We also get a crash course in wine from sommelier André Hueston Mack and we make Eggplant and Tahini Dip. Get this week’s recipe for Eggplant and Tahini Dip here.We...
2024-07-1951 min
Live Life in Motion158. Charlie Friedmann : Co-Founder & President of ProxiesToday I am joined by Charlie Friedmann! Charlie is the Co-Founder and President of Proxies, the most credible brand in the non-alcoholic wine alternative space. After a major pivot from graduating from NYU Law School, then practicing as a corporate lawyer at a leading global law firm, Charlie wasn’t finding fulfillment and set out on his entrepreneurial journey, as his passion for working with food and beverage brands was calling.
Proxies is now the only non-alcoholic wine alternative endorsed by top chefs, sommeliers and winemakers, and their collaborations showcase that they are the most respected...
2023-11-291h 04
Life and Art from FT WeekendFood and Drink mini-series: demystifying wine with André MackWelcome to the second bonus episode in our mini-series on food and drink. This week, Lilah demystifies wine with sommelier, winemaker and restaurateur André Hueston Mack at his restaurant in central Brooklyn. The wine world has been historically inaccessible, and over the past few decades it's become younger, trendier and even countercultural. André has been at the forefront of this change. He explains how different wines come into fashion, from Georgian wine to Beaujolais. Then, he and Lilah open two bottles to learn how to smell and taste. A wine can be dry or sweet, but can also taste li...
2023-06-0724 min
This Is TASTEAndré Hueston Mack
André Hueston Mack is a sommelier, wine educator, whiskey maker, restaurateur, a Bon Appétit on-air host, and one of the freshest voices in all of food. He’s the author of the incredible book 99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to Life-Changing Wines, and we had him in the studio to talk through his many career highlights. This includes his time running the beverage program at Per Se, opening his own wine and ham bar in Brooklyn, and his journey to YouTube, where he is currently one of the most popular personalities in the BA universe, hosting the great...
2023-04-261h 09
Vint Wine PodcastAndré Hueston Mack, The King of (Wine) Culture: Entrepreneur, Sommelier, & RestaurateurIn this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko talk wine and culture with an accomplished and prolific man of wine, André Hueston Mack. André is one of America's most recognizable wine educators and commentators on wine and food culture. He is the proprietor of a number of wine and food-related ventures, including his Maison Noir Wine Company, & Sons ham bar in NYC, and a new venture into whiskey via Rye & Sons. André's knack for connecting the most relevant and inspiring (and at the same time, often irreverent) aspects of popular culture with the...
2023-03-291h 03
Film And WhiskeyAndré Hueston Mack: My Favorite MovieSommelier and entrepreneur André Hueston Mack joins Film & Whiskey to talk about his journey from McDonald's to internationally-renowned wine expert. you may know André from his incredibly popular YouTube series with Bon Appetit, or from one of his NYC-based restaurants.
Bob and Brad chat with André about the importance of accessibility in the worlds of wine and whiskey, before discussing his favorite film, the 1996 comedy Kingpin. Finally, the trio taste Andre's exceptional and affordable new rye, Rye & Sons, and put him through the ringer with their Film & Whiskey Questionnaire.
Film & Whiskey Podcast. New episodes every Monday.
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2023-01-2649 min
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street RadioButter Cows, Ugly Cakes and Blue Ribbons: Welcome to the State Fair!We dive into the world of state, county and agricultural fairs with Marla Calico to learn about their history, impact and why roast beef sundaes are all the rage at fairgrounds across the country. Plus, we head to the Iowa State Fair to meet the woman who carves cows out of butter and the kids striving to create the world’s ugliest cake. We also get a crash course in wine from sommelier André Hueston Mack and we make Eggplant and Tahini Dip. Get this week’s recipe for Eggplant and Tahini Dip here.We...
2022-09-2351 min
Dem Wize GirlsThere Is No Utopia!In this episode, Laura and Kay Rae discuss the emerging movement of Black women leaving the U.S. to start lives in a different country. Are Black women having their Eat, Pray, Love moment? What does the journey look like for Black women discovering their whole selves? They also take a deep look at self-care and what it means beyond beauty treatments and retail therapy.
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Keep up with Laura's upcoming book release at: bougiebitchpoerty...
2022-08-2147 min
Dailey Blend ShowDailey Blend Show - Episode 65:: Friday Top Five (August, 12th, 2022)Each week in our ‘Friday Top Five’ segment, we feature five things we thought were interesting, notable, or culturally significant. This week we are showcasing a few more stories; what can we say, it has been an exciting week! Spotify gets into the concert ticket business, NBC Sports launches a documentary on the rise of Alex Ferguson, Ciroc launches new canned cocktails and a summer playlist, DJ Filthy Rich is quickly becoming my new go DJ for all things Hip Hop, Andrew Mack Evaluates celebrity wines, Eclere launches an analog mixer, Jordan Brand keeps launches some heat, and our own...
2022-08-1212 minWine Time Fridays Podcast107 - Tom Durbin of Studio 107 & Three Sauvignon Blancs from Around the WorldToday is International Sauvignon Blanc day and in this weeks episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with Tom Durbin, the wine buyer for Studio 107, in Coeur D’alene, Idaho. Tom is soft spoken but he packs a punch with his knowledge of wine as we taste Sauvignon Blancs from three different regions of the world, New Zealand, California and France (Sancerre). Hopefully you have a #SauvignonBlanc in your glass as you listen to this one. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #SauvBlancDay #SauvBlancFor more information on Studio 107, please visit https://studio107cda.comWines tasted this episode: 2...
2022-05-0647 min
The Connected Table LiveAn Award-Winning Sommelier Turned Oregon Garagiste VintnerIf the graphic labels with names like Love Drunk, Knock on Wood and O.P.P. (Other People's Pinot) don't grab you, the burst of fresh fruit on your palate will do it for sure. Maison Noir Wines are the brainchild of André Hueston Mack, the first African American named Best Young Sommelier by a prestigious culinary group. Mack not only a crafts terrific terroir driven Oregon wines, but he also designs the labels. Taste these wines by André Mack and you won't go back to insipid pinot noirs again!The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast li...
2022-01-1050 min
FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry RevolutionEpisode 161: The Barron of Brooklyn: Serial Entrepreneur André Hueston MackI'm sure everyone ascribes to the philosophy of being the change you want to see in the world, but what does that look like in practical application? As hospitality professional, we have a unique opportunity to shape our neighborhoods by influencing what they consume and how they consume it.
André Hueston Mack is doing exactly that. Never in my life have I seen someone invest so much of themselves into their community and today we talk about the risks and rewards associated on betting on your neighbors to create a better neighborhood.
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2021-12-0733 min
The VinoKarma ShowAndré Hueston Mack: The Hardest Working Man in Wine Talks About How Representation MattersAndré Hueston Mack is one of the most experienced and hardest working stars of the wine world. Awarded the title Best Young Sommelier in America, André was the sommelier of the famous French Laundry restaurant in CA and Per Se in NYC.
André talks to us about paring wine and street culture in his wine company Mason Noir Wines, and his many new projects including & Sons Ham Bar and Buttery and Vynyard Wine Shop, while reflecting on his experiences being one of the only African Americans to ever work at the top level of the American wine indust...
2021-02-2444 minThe Connected Table LiveAndré Hueston Mack, Maison Noir WinesAt age 30, André Hueston Mack was named Best Young Sommelier by a prestigious culinary group, the first African American to achieve this honor. His career path led him to Napa to become sommelier at Chef Thomas Keller's French Laundry and to New York as head sommelier for Per Se restaurant. In 2007, Mack started Maison Noir Wines in Oregon, focusing on terroir driven wines with eye-grabbing labels designed by Mack. He also own AndSons, a wine and ham bar in Brooklyn. www.maisonnoirwines..comThe Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at 2pm ET Wednesdays on W4C...
2021-02-1950 min
Radio ImbibeEpisode 8: André MackAndré Hueston Mack is no stranger to Imbibe readers, and for this episode of the podcast, we talk with the sommelier, winemaker, restaurateur, designer, and author about diversity and equity in the wine world (elaborating upon his conversation with Chasity Cooper for her article in our November/December issue), as well as how his wine career started, and what keeps him excited and engaged with wine today.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, cof...
2020-11-1028 min
Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People'Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People Episode 72: André MackHe was a Sommelier at The French Laundry, won the Best Young Sommelier in America competition and makes killer wine. My interview with the wildly talented/accomplished winemaker André Hueston Mack is my latest guest on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People’ Podcast. Wide range of topics from how the TV show ‘Frasier’ help turn him onto wine, breaking into the wine business and his wine philosophy.
2020-09-0343 min
At a DistanceAndré Hueston Mack on Being a Steward of a Neighborhood and the EarthSommelier, winemaker, and entrepreneur André Hueston Mack, owner of Maison Noir Wines and the Brooklyn “ham bar” and grocery & Sons, talks with us about producing wine in the face of global warming and climate change, his love of American country hams, Covid-19’s shock to the restaurant industry, and the connection between diversity and empathy.
2020-07-2341 min
Wine FaceEp. 69 What's New About WineWhat is new about wine? As season three concludes, taking a look at how the last month has shifted and changed the lens of how we look about wine and what's important. Winemakers discussed: Krista Scruggs: https://zafawines.com/ Andre Hueston Mack: https://maisonnoirwines.com/ Brown Estate: https://www.brownestate.com/ For 25% off your first order of Hydrant, head to drinkhydrant.com/wineface Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-06-2520 min
The Wine ListEpisode 139: Andre Hueston MackFrom military school to Citicorp, to wine, Andre Hueston Mack got his start in San Antonio where he was selected Best Young Somm by the Chaine des Rotisserie, also the first Afro-American to do so. Andre channeled the good vibes west to Thomas Keller’s French Laundry as a Somm and then headed east as the opening crew at Keller’s Per Se. Following his passion for winemaking, Andre created Maison Noir Wines. Things don’t stop there, Andre is a graphic artist, restaurant and wine store owner, and author of his new book “99 Bottles: A Black Sheep’s Guide to L...
2020-01-231h 10
My Voice with Dara & FriendsWhat Gender Roles? The Rise of Women.Ryan George Joins me in a very candid discussion about why the lines are blurred, unclear, or pretty much nonexistent when it comes to women & men. We sip on some White Table Wine by Maison Noir Wines, owned & operated by Andre Hueston Mack (2003 Sommelier of the year).Ryan is a show favorite, he has been on many times. I Love Having Him On, Always A Great Time...Where to get the wine?https://maisonnoirwines.com/Please Follow Me On All Media Platforms @ MyVoicePodcastIG: https://instagram.com/myvoicepdocastTwitter: https://twitter...
2019-11-1857 min
Dive Into A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Thought-Provoking.99 Bottles by André Hueston MackPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/89486to listen full audiobooks.
Title: 99 Bottles
Author: André Hueston Mack
Narrator: André Hueston Mack
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
Release date: 10-29-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 62 ratings
Genres: Culinary
Publisher's Summary:
In this entertaining, informative, and thoroughly unconventional wine guide, award-winning sommelier, winemaker, and wine educator André Mack presents listeners with the 99 bottles that have most impacted his life. Instead of just pairing wines with foods, Mack pairs practical information with personal stories, offering up recommendations alongside reflections on being one of the only African-Americans to ever work at the top level of...
2019-10-296h 48
aBroad Drinking WineDiversity in Wine with Lia Jones: Girl Chat, Wine Talk and Lighting up the industry!Met up with Lia Jones at Motor City Wine Bar and Retail shop in Detroit, Michigan. We were both in Detroit visiting our Dads. We decided to share a bottle of Horseshoes and Handgrenades red wine by Maison Noire while we caught up on each other’s wine life. Lia is creator of a non profit called Diversity In Wine & Spirits.We talked about everything from the panel she created and curates at Somm Com to our short time together when she visited Cape Town and a review of Andre Hueston Mack’s wine. My favorite quote from Lia...
2019-07-1825 min
Unstoppable Real HospitalityAndre Hueston Mack-Sommelier,Winemaker, AuthorMEET ANDRE HUESTON MACKDespite having a successful career with Citicorp Investment Services, Mack decided to leave his “desk job” to pursue his passion for wine. While working as a sommelier in San Antonio, Mack discovered the joys of introducing guests to the little known vineyards that first attracted him to the business and “the instant gratification of a guest’s reaction.”While still in Texas, Mack was awarded the prestigious title of Best Young Sommelier in America by the highly regarded Chaine des Rotisseurs. This recognition led to a job as sommelier at Thomas Keller’s w...
2018-11-0940 min
HospitaliTV PodcastInterview with Andre Hueston MackSat down with Andre Hueston Mack to talk about his experience as sommelier at The French Laundry, opening Per Se, using social media as a tool for customer engagement in the hospitality business, an and other things! What an absolutely amazing individual!
2018-06-1024 min
Cru | A Wine Industry PodcastBonus Episode #2: The Story Behind Cru & The FutureAs a wine lover and fan of podcasts I took the opportunity to record a bonus episode with Jim Duane, who produces the Inside Winemaking podcast. Our conversation ranges from my background, my goals in building a wine podcast, and what I've have learned from the wine professionals that have shared their experience during my interviews. We also speak about how I recently moved to Healdsburg, California to work the 2017 harvest and am beginning a new position as a sommelier and assistant wine buyer at the esteemed restaurant and resort that is Cavallo Point, The Lod...
2017-11-301h 20
Inside Winemaking - the art and science of growing grapes and crafting wineChappy Cottrell from Cru PodcastAs a wine lover and fan of podcasts I took the opportunity to record an episode with Chappy Cottrell, who is the man in charge of Cru Podcast. Chappy recently moved to Healdsburg to work the 2017 harvest and is beginning a new position as a sommelier and wine buyer at the esteemed restaurant and resort that is Cavallo Point (at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge). Our conversation ranges from Chappy's background, his goals in building a wine podcast, and what he has learned from the wine professionals that have shared their experience during his interviews.
2017-11-281h 18
NC F&B PodcastEpisode 54 - Patrick Cappiello, Jon Bonné, Grayson Schmitz & Pax Mahle @BevCon 4 of 4Our last installment from BevCon in Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be best to release multiple episodes this week. Tuesday: Sommelier, Winemaker and Designer André Hueston Mack. Wednesday: Beverage Director of Atlanta's Staplehouse, Melissa Davis Thursday: Wall Street Journal best-selling author Fred Minnick Friday: Wine Forum with: Pax Mahle - Winemaker of Pax Mahle Wines in California Patrick Cappiello - Wine Director of Rebelle Restaurant, Walnut Street Café, and the producer of Forty Ounce Wines Grayson Schmitz - Execu...
2017-09-081h 13
NC F&B PodcastEpisode 53 - Author Fred Minnick @BevCon 3 of 4We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be best to release multiple episodes this week. Tuesday: Sommelier, Winemaker and Designer André Hueston Mack. Wednesday: Beverage Director of Atlanta's Staplehouse, Melissa Davis Thursday: Wall Street Journal best-selling author Fred Minnick Friday: Wine Forum with: Pax Mahle - Winemaker of Pax Mahle Wines in California Patrick Cappiello - Wine Director of Rebelle Restaurant, Walnut Street Café, and the producer of Forty Ounce Wines Grayson...
2017-09-071h 04
NC F&B PodcastEpisode 52 - Melissa Davis of the Staplehouse ATL @BevCon 2 of 4We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be best to release multiple episodes this week. Tuesday: Sommelier, Winemaker and Designer André Hueston Mack. Wednesday: Beverage Director of Atlanta's Staplehouse, Melissa Davis Thursday: Wall Street Journal best-selling author Fred Minnick Friday: Wine Forum with: Pax Mahle - Winemaker of Pax Mahle Wines in California Patrick Cappiello - Wine Director of Rebelle Restaurant, Walnut Street Café, and the producer of Forty Ounce Wines Grayson...
2017-09-0639 min
NC F&B PodcastEpisode 51 - Andre Hueston Mack @BevCon 1 of 4Episode 51 - BevCon 2017 1 of 4 featuring Andre Hueston Mack We took the show on the road to Charleston, South Carolina where we met with some of the best in the food and beverage business. From all of our experiences and interviews, we decided it would be best to release multiple episodes this week. Tuesday: André Hueston Mack, Sommelier, Winemaker & Designer https://maisonnoirwines.com/andre-hueston-mack/ Wednesday: Melissa Davis, Beverage Director of Atlanta's http://www.staplehouse.com Thursday: Fred Minnick, Wall Street Journal best-selling author Friday: Wine Forum with: Pax Mahle - Winemaker of https://paxwine.com in California Patrick Cappiello - Wine Direct...
2017-09-051h 03
The Color of Wine PodcastThe Color of Wine Presents: André Hueston Mack of Mouton Noir WinesIn this episode we talked to André Hueston Mack of Mouton Noir Wines. Despite having a successful career with Citicorp Investment Services, Mack decided to leave his “desk job” to pursue his passion for wine. While working as a sommelier in San Antonio, Mack discovered the joys of introducing guests to the little known vineyards that first attracted him to the business and “the instant gratification of a guest’s reaction.” While still in Texas, Mack was awarded the prestigious title of Best Young Sommelier in America by the highly regarded Chaine des Rotisseurs. This recognition led to a job as sommelier a...
2017-05-2400 min
We Could Make ThatWhat The Black Sheep Of Wine Can Teach You About SuccessIn 2003, at the age of 30, Andre Hueston Mack was the first African American to be named Best Young Sommelier in America. Soon after, he accepted a somm job at The French Laundry before Thomas Keller sent him across the country to open the most anticipated restaurant of the year, Per Se. In 2007 - really just a few years after he jumped into the food and wine world - he left fine dining to launch his own company, Mouton Noir Wines. Despite his massive success, Andre still calls himself the black sheep of the wine world: "Most people wo...
2017-03-061h 01Cru | A Wine Industry PodcastHow to be Successful in the Wine World with André Hueston MackAndré Hueston Mack (@youknowmouton) is a Sommelier-at-Large, maker of Mouton Noir Wines, designer behind Get Fraiche Cru, and author of Small Thyme Cooks: coloring & activity book. The over arching theme in this episode is how to be successful in the wine world. For André, it comes down to two things; showing up and working hard. André has an amazing story of growing up as an Army brat, moving from place to place every few years to being inspired by the show Frazer to start exploring wine. Yes, the pompousness of Frazer and Niles describing wine lit...
2016-12-191h 41
2016-01-091h 00
The Morning AfterEpisode 112: Andre Hueston MackThis week on The Morning After, Jessie and guest co-host Erin Sylvester welcome Andre Hueston Mack to the program. Andre, designer of the coloring book Small Thyme Cooks and winemaker of Mouton Noir Wines, first joins in on a conversation with the ladies about health department inspections and how the relationship with restaurants needs to improve. Later, Andre tells of his prior career in the investment field, his fondness of Red Lobster, and how he ultimately came to pursue his passion in the wine industry. Tune in for details on Andre’s appropriate for all-ages coloring book as well as...
2014-06-2900 min
Under My HostMouton Noir WinesAndre Hueston Mack, founder and winemaker of Mouton Noir Wines, talks about his career as a sommelier, how he (so brilliantly) developed his own brand, and being a garagiste winemaker in the USA. Ryan Opaz, co-founder of Vrazon and Catavino, is our guest host.
Find our guest and guest host online:
http://moutonnoirwines.com
http://vrazon.com and http://catavino.net
Music: MONKEY CAGE - Freeky Cleen & Dickey F
2013-01-101h 21