#TastingThursday Podcast

Have you ever heard of the Congressional Wine Caucus? Welp... I'll be honest, I hadn't before this episode. Let's discuss who they are and why you should know!

Recourses:

Thompson, Newhouse Reconstitute Congressional Wine Caucus: Article

Congressional Wine Caucus Representative Members

Free The Grapes

Us Wine Trade Alliance

Inquiring minds want to know? As we enter Black History Month, I challenge wine retail stores to include African-American wines... Let's go beyond South Africa. Can we talk?

Today we are getting personal. After a rough week, I am sharing my lessons on Community, Love and Wine. We are all connected. I hope my store encourages someone out there to know they are see and valued... just as much as their wine preference is represented.

If you or someone you know is struggling with loneliness or depression, please seek help. You are not alone and I send my love to you. Cheers!

On this episode we are kick starting 2023 with our Topical Segment: Temperature Check. After asking my followers, "What are your thoughts on Non-Alcoholic Wine," I realized how important it is to challenge our thoughts on the subject of Non-ABV wines. In an industry that claims to cater for all palates, community and preferences, we seems to take a negative or uneducated approach to non-alcoholic wines. Tune in to learn more on this subject.

In this episode of TMS Podcast we are addressing the current state of USA wine culture, discussing the difference between Tradition & Gatekeeping and encouraging wineries to contribute to the much needed culture change.

In this Episode of TMS Podcast, we are discussing why you should travel internationally while exploring wine and what you should do while preparing for your visit. LISTEN FOR BREAKING TMS NEWS

In this episode of TMS Podcast, we are joined by Noel Burgess, a wine journalist and content creator. We are discussing our experience as BIPOC wine professionals within the predominately white industry of wine. Topics covered: what are our responsibilities as black content creators, how can our community support others who have "a seat at the table" and what ways can we make room for others apart of the BIPOC community with the wine industry?

Noel Burgess Info

https://linkin.bio/mrnoelburgess

https://www.instagram.com/mrnoelburgess/

On today's episode of The Millennial Somm Podcast, we introduce "Temperature Check", a segment where Isis Daniel answers a question from her DMs or social media prompts. Isis explains different wine career paths and provides 3 steps to become a wine influencer.

In this Episode of TMS Podcast we are discussing the direct affect of the Prohibition. In understanding our history, we can understand why we are where we are. I love the "Sankofa" influence of this topic. Let's go back and take from history.

Discussion board on Patreon and Discord

In this episode of The Millennial Somm Podcast, we are discussing how to decide which Wine Certification Program best fits your career goals. Is CMS better than WSET? What's the history of wine certifications? We are covering it all here. Stay tuned if you if you are unsure on your wine career goals. We're also covering which wine program is best for those of us who want a solid wine foundation and flexibility as the embark on their wine journey.

WSET:Wine & Spirit Education Trust

https://www.wsetglobal.com/about-us/our-story/

CMS: Court of Master Sommeliers

https://www.mastersommeliers.org/

CWE: Certified Wine Educator

https://societyofwineeducators.org/education-certifications/certified-wine-educator/