267 - Mack Attack: Wine, Passion & Creativity with André Hueston Mack

Join 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/wine-shop/ to check out ALL of the Maison Noir wines!

Wines this episode:

• 2022 Maison Noir Wines "New Noir" Willamette Valley Orange Wine ($25 at the winery)
• 2023 Maison Noir Wines "Bastardo Jackson" Willamette Valley Trousseau Noir ($30 at the winery)
• 2022 Maison Noir Wines "Free Gamay" Willamette Valley Gamay Noir ($30 at the winery) 
• 2022 Maison Noir Wines "Gamma Ray" Willamette Valley Red Wine ($30 at the winery)   

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The Pilgrim's Market Wine Words of the Week - Garage Wines Garage Wines are characterized by small-scale, artisanal production, often in a "garage" or small facility.

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Some wines we've enjoyed this week: Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys, Chevalier de la Crée Montagny Premier Cru, Geografico Le Mire Toscana Bianco, Simi Chardonnay, Domaine Bersan Les Ouches Chablis, Oyster Bay Chardonnay, Emmolo Merlot and Far Niente Chardonnay.

Mentions: Red Hook Tavern, Vaso Cellars

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