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Without further ado episode 21 is here and so is the BlacOak Wine Team. The past week was a busy one and the team covers a lot of territory from the passing of comedic legend Paul Mooney (RIP) to all the drama with the Joe Budden podcast and the new CDC announcements. Are we still even in a pandemic?In wine news during the recent French wine Fair, a question about the lack of diversity was brought up and the overall excuse was that companies fear "getting it wrong" so they don't try at all. The team debates the issue and talks about why this excuse doesn't cut it.In Somm School we talk about the alphabet boys of the wine industry, the governing bodies in various countries and regions that determine what wines can be made and which grapes can be harvested in particular areas,As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection is a great Chardonnay from Longevity Wines in California. Phil Long is the owner of Longevity and he is  also the President of the Association of  African American Vintners who have a similar mission to promote awareness of Black winemakers. Before closing out we debate the culture of "cash app in the bio" is it begging or just acceptable 2021 social media culture?  So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Episode 20 is here and so is the BlacOak Wine Team. The team talks about their Murphy's Law Weekend and successful Mother's Day event. As well as their appearance on the Family Room with Kathy and Kristen Sledge. The wine talk is heavy too as always. In Somm School we go over restaurant  wine etiquette so you know exactly what to do when you order those expensive bottles of wine in a restaurant . The squad also covers the current droughts in California and Europe and how that looks to affect wine in the coming years. As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection comes from the Strange  Fruit Collection (shoutout to Billie Holiday), A Protest Wine. We're trying the #BlackLivesMatter Moscato. It's a dry Moscato which you don't see too often. Or ever. Before closing out we debate "What's more important in travel, the hotel or the destination. A good one for all of our BlacOak Travelers. . So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Episode 19 is here and so is the BlacOak Wine Team. It's Mar's birthday so we make sure to celebrate the young king, Plus we come out the gate covering a lot of ground and catching up, talking about everything from Philly's potholes to the possible return of live music in a post-pandemic world. The wine talk is heavy too as always. In Somm School we continue the talk about appellations  as we delve into Burgundy and the great wines of the region. There's also the freeze that is affecting just about the whole 2021 harvest. As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection comes from Davine Wines out of Chicago  who offers a great Merlot.  Before closing out we debate just how far friend loyalties go. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Episode 18 is here well at least the abbreviated version, Due to some technical difficulties the episode was cut short but we still wanted to drop this as an appetizer  to get you ready for the next full episode. So listen for some great DMX memories, a little social commentary and of course  a little wine talk. As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection comes from Twenty Ten Wines. It’s a very approachable Sauvignon Blanc and is delicious.  So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Episode 17 is here and so is the BlacOak Wine Team. The guys cover a lot of ground this week with topics ranging from social media to brand building and the reopening of Central Coast Tasting Rooms. In Somm School we talk about appellations  and micro climates and how that affects your wine.As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection comes from Theopolis Vineyards. It’s a Petite Sirah and is delicious.  So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Episode 16 is here and so is the BlacOak Wine Team. The shenanigans start early on this one, Apparently there's a wine thief on the loose in San Francisco that has an interest in high-end Italian wine and he/she has  the industry talking. In Somm School we talk about preserving your wine. Gotta make it last Forever (c) Keith Sweat, Also, please don't try to keep your wine forever, As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection is Longevity Cabernet Sauvignon. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Happy Monday! Episode 15 has arrived. The BlacOak team is back yet again with a lot to talk about and the squad jumps right into things this week . The group starts with trump lawyers still doing trump lawyery things.  There's a quick debate about whether the state of emergency declared at Miami Spring Break matches the freaknik foolery of the late 90's. Lamar wines about parking wars. Ameer has an issue with the headphone disabled in public and Eb brings some exposure to one of Philly's best and most underrated singers. Oh and of course we had to touch on the Derrick Jaxn situation that  blew up all over Al Gore's internet this week. In Somm School we go over Rhone style wines, GSM blends and the Rhone Rangers of the Central Coast. As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection comes all the way from South Africa, made by an award winning wine maker in the mother land. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Episode 14 is in and rolling. The gang's all here once again. This week we take a look at how the ghost of the orange presidency is still haunting the wine world but Big Joe came through like ghostbusters to rid the white house of those bad spirits, literally. Eb takes time to inspire people not to succumb to imposter syndrome. Silent Kev laments the fact that phantom injuries automatically start as soon as you hit your 30th birthday. There's also a pretty deep conversation about social action programs for black women and black men and whether they're really helpful thanks to Lamar. In Somm School we explore pinot grigio vs pinot gris and how the 2 are different even though they come from the same grape. As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection is a hall of fame worthy choice from a world champion shooting guard from Miami. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Episode 13 has landed. The gang's all here, even silent Kev. Big Bank Joe came through and stimulated the economy one time for the real ones as promised. The team discusses how LLC Twitter reacted to the start of the stimulus distribution. Also, it's the first black spring break in Miami post covid and college students reacted the way you would think college students would react. Kev wines about dirty cities and Eb tells the team why everyone needs blunt friends and disparaging remarks are welcomed.  Lamar hates pets and the team discusses required stemware in Somm School. In remembrance of Biggie the squad takes on the argument about what was really meant in the infamous "t-bone steak, cheese eggs and welch's grape" lyric.  As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection is a Hungarian muscat from one of our day 1 partner wines. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Back for episode 12 of The Wine and Cheese Curls Podcast. The gang's all here and for the first time Silent Kev stops through to grace these podcast waves. Ameer is now going by the rap name "2 shots". Lamar gives his unpopular opinion on Black History Month and the group debates on whether or not covid really exists in Georgia considering all the people that traveled to Atlanta for NBA All Star Weekend. In Somm School this week we go over why exactly it seems that black wine labels seem to have a higher price point. As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection is a unanimous team favorite.  But don't let it go to your head, no (That's a Brand Nubian reference. btw). So, Slow Down (another Brand Nubian Reference), sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

The snow these last couple of weeks tried to freeze us out but after an untimely off week the BlacOak Wine Club team is back like we never left for your listening pleasure. From Texas's big storm and after math to Ted Cruz's spring break trip there's a lot to cover. Lamar goes on a war on candles and Ameer argues why you should definitely keep track of relationship statistics. The team also debates whose responsibility it is to pay for baecations in a relationship. In Somm school we delve in to the idea of  Old World vs New World wines.  As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection comes from one of the most famous singing groups to come out of our hometown of Philly. So don't wait till the water runs dry or Let your whole life pass you by(hint hint). Sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

The gang's all here for your Valentine's Day Episode of the Wine and Cheese Podcast wit the BlacOak Team, The snow and ice doesn't seem to want to stop. But that doesn't stop the show or the podcast in this case. It's virtual tasting event night so we have a shortened but fully- packed show. Eb somehow blames Ameer for all her anxiety issues.  Ameer has all the dad jokes and Lamar talks about how there are two completely different Miami's. And the squad debates whether or not you can become too old to rap. In Somm School this week, we talk about wine footprints and the differences between Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Remember to let us know how you feel in the comments.  As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week Merlot is on the menu. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

Episode 9 is here with your favorite podcast click, the BlacOak Wine Club.  The snow tried to kill our vibe this week but we couldn't let that stop us. Lamar doesn't waste any time and comes in hot as he wines about "ghost reunions", while Eb's soapbox this week centers around people who let the group down by not knowing about movies that are required watching for the culture.  Ameer closes out the wine about with his take on yet another covid casualty, "the joy of canceled plans".In Somm school we talk about the foods you never ever want to pair with wine no matter what. Somewhere along the way the team tries to officially define what the term kickback really means. There's even a debate on the age old argument of group dinners, Is it ok to split the bill or not..?   Remember to let us know how you feel in the comments.  As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's platinum selection will leave you with no more drama! (I heard myself write that and did it anyway). So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

     The first February episode is here and the episode drops just in time to help you through the snow storm. The gang's all here, minus silent kev...again. So apparently President Biden is popping executive orders like tic tacs in his first couple days in office. This week Lamar isn't happy with social media shade and Eb hops on her soapbox to wine about how people "don't respect the free".      Somm School this week centers on the Nine Wine Styles. Eb describes them all and helps you define your own palate in each category.       Then the debate rages on this week when the crew discusses a Dear John letter a listener received. And for some reason Ameer feels like this is the best time to display his singing ability (or lack thereof) for the world.      Remember to let us know how you feel in the comments.  As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection is a great rosè; Shotout to Rick Ross. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

What-up What-up! We are back for the 7th episode of Wine and Cheese Curls with the BlacOak team. The team celebrates the ending of one administration and the beginning of another as they coin the term "recreational outrage". Has a ridiculously crazy 2020 created a dependence on and addiction to being angry? The guys debate this topic to start out, Next they talk about the 2 big lottery prizes and what they'd do if they won. Eb gives her overly dramatic response as usual. Ameer talks about his issues with the internet and social media in 2021 and rails about comment piracy. The squad debates champagne vs. prosecco in somm school and there's a lively debate about where your loyalties should lie between your spouse and your best friend and where the line should be drawn. It's a great debate. Remember to let us know how you feel in the comments.  As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week's selection had the whole team feeling a little blue. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club.

And we're back with this week's episode of the Wine and Cheese Podcast. Ameer jumps right out the box explaining his disdain for his old winter birthday and love for his new summer birthday.  The group argues him down on whether self birthday identification is really even a thing. Lamar jumps on his soapbox to uncover the whole idea of marketing in the wine industry and how preconceived notions and industry norms lead to discrimination in the business.  The team also touches on news that Master P and Baron Davis are planning to buy out Reebok and how that could change the sneaker and street-wear industry, As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week turned out to be a surprising team favorite. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club. 

The gang's all here for the first episode of the new year and so far 2021 is looking real 2020ish. The group opens with a quick discussion on how everyone spent their New Year's Eve and the battle of new year vs. new year(s). But it isn't long before the topic of insurrection at the capitol comes up.  Ameer can't get over the unfunny yet hilarious irony of it all and Eb has her list of people she needs to yell at. But don't worry though, the team still finds time to keep it all wine . Lamar makes his argument on why more Black Sommeliers are needed in the industry and Somm School centers around the topic of "Finish" this week.  Lastly, the group discusses the Leading Lady who has become a  King Maker of sorts in the political world. As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! This week is one of Lamar's favorites. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The group reviews their individual Christmas holiday and looks forward to celebrating the new year and finally ending 2020 (which seemed to be about a decade long). Eb discusses the pending vaccine and how it could effect her travel plans. Ameer marvels at the sad genius that is chick-fil-a and Lamar educates us on "acidity" in Somm School. The Jay-Z lyric of the week comes from the song "So Appalled" and we talk about how Kevin Hart embodies the lyric perfectly. As always, don't forget to listen for and support our Black-owned wine of the week! So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club. 

The Wine & Cheese Curls group is back with the latest episode of Wine and Cheese Curls. In this episode the group discusses Bold and Tannic Wines. Eb wines about not being able to help everyone, Lamar fully embraces his role as the holiday Grinch and Ameer makes  a very legitimate case for what he feels is the most overrated food of all time. The group closes by debating on some pretty interesting social media fodder for the week and tries to determine what is the most acceptable first date outing option. Oh and don't forget to listen for the featured Black-owned Wine Brand of the week as always. So sit down and pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls with The BlacOak Wine Club. 

The Wine and Cheese Curls squad is back for episode 2! Today the team argues the merits of decanting vs. aerating, you know because arguing is our favorite mode of communication. Eb talks about getting a discount on her favorite wine brands and still finds a way to complain about it. Lamar jumps on his soapbox and argues for his plan to educate every wine retail worker in America. And  Ameer mourns the latest business covid casualty that isn't getting enough attention in his opinion. The group closes with an ode to Jay-Z, the official favorite rapper of the Wine & Cheese Curls Podcast.  Don't forget to find out about and support this week's Black Owned Wine of the week which comes from Oregon. So, sit down,  pour a glass...or bottle of your favorite wine and ride with us as we continue the journey of Wine and Cheese Curls.