Interview With Justin Ferguson 🍷 (The Black Somm / Wine Director of UGK) | S3 #1

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 JustinBand Of The Week: TheoclesBusiness Of The Week: Ripple Ray'sUpcoming RVA Events:MJ The Musical: Jan 28-Feb 2Alice In Wonderland (aerial cirque production): Jan 30 - Feb 1Richmond Anime-Fest: Sunday, Feb 2, 10AM-5PMRichmond Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Fest, Feb 8, 11:30AM-9PMShoutouts:Wine Spots in RVA:Second BottleJ EmersonBarrel ThiefPenny'sJolene WineryJ. DaanJames River CellarsUpper ShirleyGarden GroveBrambly ParkAshton CreekSaudé CreekOxford CellarsCelladoraThe Wine WhispererEchelonOnce Upon a VineNew Kent WineryGrayhavenOther Shoutouts:UGKMichael SparksVirginia Wine ExpoThe Perfect BeanThe Chimbo Sandwich ShopThe Governor's Cup