Episode 66 Deeply Rooted IIl Featuring Jr Boss

Wine & Hip Hop

This week we kicked it with Montgomery AL, rapper, street legend Jr Boss. From growing up in The Bronx with Jermaine to attempts on his life, to time in prison, Jr tells us his story of perseverance through dark times. This episode’s wine and hip hop connection with old vines, and how they make it through rough vintages to produce greatness, just like Jr Boss.' This episode is sponsored by Wine Australia Connect! Register for the Future of Drinking | Trailblazers (Americas) Online event here! Wineandhiphop.com/waconnect Mike Bennie, renowned Australian journalist, and presenter will lead a series of conversations with representatives from three Australian wine brands carrying on the tradition of daring to do things differently. From opening previously untapped markets via celebrity endorsements to promoting ethical production practices with sustainable packaging to joining the fight to rid the seas of plastic — these Aussie innovators are making major waves and blazing their own trail around the globe. Mike will be joined by John Wardley, US VP of Marketing for Treasury’s 19 Crimes, Lucy Clements, the Operations Director for Accolade's Banrock Station, and Richie Vandenberg, co-founder of The Hidden Sea label.