Wine & Cheese Curls
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe industry of wine, although more popular than ever, has traditionally been devoid of color. Wine & Cheese Curls is the BlacOak Wine Club's answer to the absence of color in an elite space. Meet the BlacOak team. Philly natives Lamar, Ebonie, Ameer, and Kevin are connected by their love of wine, their love of black culture and just a pinch of the ratchets. Far from your your parents' wine club, Wine & Cheese Curls is a place to change perceptions and change palates. A meeting place for intellectuals, travelers , influencers and most importantly, wine drinkers! Expect a little education and a lot of off the wall opinions. So, don't forget to aerate your wine(s), grab your glass and join us as we invade this space with a little bit of color, a little bit of culture, a little bit of class and a touch of hoodness. Wine and Cheese Curls. All of the wine. None of the pretentiousness.
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Episodes
Longevity Chardonnay, The Fear of Getting It Wrong, and The alphabet boys of the wine industry
May 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWithout 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....
Murphy's Law, The Family Room & The Elusive Dry Moscato by Strange Fruit Wines
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBEpisode 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 affec...
Davine Wines, France's Frost and Loyalty's Limits
May 11, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBEpisode 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 ju...
(X) The Abbreviation
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBEpisode 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 i...
Micro Climates, Jobs, and Social Media
April 17, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBEpisode 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 gl...
Make Your Wine Last Longer...But Buy It First
April 05, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBEpisode 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 L...
Reasonable People
March 29, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBHappy 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 bes...
If Suge Knight Was President
March 22, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBEpisode 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 acti...
Feeling Stimulated
March 17, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBEpisode 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 w...
Silent Kev Isn't Silent Anymore
March 09, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBBack 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...
Houston, We Have A Problem
March 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThe 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...
Miami Vices
February 16, 2021 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBThe 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 ...
Smooth Jazz Kickback
February 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBEpisode 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 s...
Where Donnell Jones Wants To Be
February 02, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBThe 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 def...
Where Do Your Loyalties Lie
January 25, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWhat-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 hi...
Marketing is a mutha
January 18, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBAnd 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 Mas...
Olympus Has Fallen...kinda
January 11, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBThe 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 ...
So Appalled
January 04, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBMerry 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 per...
Crab's in a barrel - The World's Most Overrated Food
December 28, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThe 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 ...
Episode 2
December 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThe 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 gro...
Wine & Cheese Curls - Episode One The Introduction
December 11, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBHello, We're the Wine and Cheese Curls Podcast. Nice to meet you! Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast. Come and get to know the BlacOak Wine Club Team as we do what we do best, talk and bid (Philly word). In this introductory episode, each team member introduces him/herself and gives a brief background. The team argues about where Ameer is really from. Eb wine shames sweet wines, Lamar defends his diet of strictly sea moss and the team debates proper party etiquette as a guest. Of course, th...