On today’s episode we have Justin Ferguson, aka “the Black Somm” and wine director for the Underground Kitchen in Richmond. If you remember back in June of 2024 we had Michael Sparks on - CEO of the Underground Kitchen. We met Justin while attending the UGK’s Summertime Cookout Dining Experience. We enjoyed a professionally prepared six-course BBQ classics, wine pairings by Justin and a live DJ.

Justin is a WSET Level 3 certified Sommelier advising his friends and family on how to select and enjoy a nice bottle of wine for any occasion. He also is a real estate agent advising clients on how to navigate the purchase or sale of their investment property.

On this episode we also talk the recent alarming weather events, VA wine history, upcoming local events and more.

Support Justin

Band Of The Week: Theocles

Business Of The Week: Ripple Ray's

Upcoming RVA Events:

• MJ The Musical: Jan 28-Feb 2
• Alice In Wonderland (aerial cirque production): Jan 30 - Feb 1
• Richmond Anime-Fest: Sunday, Feb 2, 10AM-5PM
• Richmond Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Fest, Feb 8, 11:30AM-9PM

Shoutouts:

Wine Spots in RVA:

• Second Bottle
• J Emerson
• Barrel Thief
• Penny's
• Jolene Winery
• J. Daan
• James River Cellars
• Upper Shirley
• Garden Grove
• Brambly Park
• Ashton Creek
• Saudé Creek
• Oxford Cellars
• Celladora
• The Wine Whisperer
• Echelon
• Once Upon a Vine
• New Kent Winery
• Grayhaven

Other Shoutouts:

UGK

Michael Sparks

Virginia Wine Expo

The Perfect Bean

The Chimbo Sandwich Shop

The Governor's Cup