An Influencer Spotlight from MJ of Blackwineguy

We were interested to learn more about the minds and passions behind some of our favorite wine accounts. The following are a few pieces of insight gathered from wine influencer, MJ, of Blackwineguy

Read below to find out what we asked him!

1) What gets you most excited about wine?

For me it's the stories behind the wines - the people, the places, the history. It makes what's in the glass all the more special.
What doesn't excite me about wine!? That's a really good question... I would have to say the stories behind the wine. Things like the soil composition, the clone selection, how the winemaker got started, the history of the wine making region.

2) Do you consider yourself an Enthusiast? Connoisseur? Recreational? Other?

I often travel with my own wine glasses! I think that makes me a zealous Connoisseur.

3) What do you look for when selecting new bottles to try?

Most of the new bottles I try are based on my travels, but otherwise, I start with my favorite regions and then go from there.

4) Are you loving any particular varietals lately?

I'm a sucker for Rhone varietals. However, I've been drinking a lot of Merlot from the St. Emilion region of Bordeaux lately.

5) What experience cannot be fully enjoyed without the right bottle of wine?

Hmmmm... I would say that every experience can be dramatically enhanced with the right bottle of wine.

6.) When do you serve Malbec and why?

I tend to be pretty traditional with my Malbec pairings. So I'm either having a juicy ribeye or a fat double cheeseburger!

Wayne TamarelliSeptember 24, 2020