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How André Hueston Mack Is Making Wine Less Intimidating—and More Fun
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In today’s episode, we chat with André Hueston Mack, acclaimed sommelier, designer, and founder of Maison Noir Wines, whose journey into the wine world started far from the vineyard in a corporate office at Citicorp.
André shares how a bold leap of faith led him from finance to fine dining, where he trained as a sommelier in San Antonio and eventually led award-winning wine programs at The French Laundry and Per Se. He discusses the importance of storytelling in wine service, his mission to make wine more approachable through design and media, and how his diverse experiences continue to shape his unique voice in the industry.
Join us as André reflects on following passion over convention and the creative path that made him one of the most respected figures in modern wine culture.
Chapters
1. How André Hueston Mack Is Making Wine Less Intimidating—and More Fun (00:00:00)
2. Talking to a Table of Strangers (00:02:47)
3. Bobby Stuckey and Working a Restaurant (00:04:16)
4. Finding a Common Language (00:08:16)
5. From Citicorp to Frasier to Wine (00:14:15)
6. An Insatiable Thirst for Wine Knowledge (00:20:56)
7. Making Their Eyes Light Up (00:24:15)
8. A Sommelier as Tour Guide (00:25:30)
9. The French Laundry Way (00:31:10)
10. Life Skills (00:39:09)
11. Bargain Wines (00:42:56)
12. Wine in the Moment (00:44:58)
13. How Music Feels (00:46:34)
14. The Story of the Name (00:49:45)
15. Networking and the Next Passion (00:55:57)
16. André Hueston Mack's Ultimate Dish (00:59:08)
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