We are tasting the Gruet Winery Non-vintage Brut Sparkling Wine. This sparkling wine is made in the Methode Champenoise using 100% New Mexico grapes. The Gruet family started making champagne in Bethon, France since the 1960s and expanded to New Mexico in 1989. The vineyard expansion by the Gruet family continues a winemaking history in New Mexico …

We are the Bodega Colome 2020 Estate Malbec. This is a blend of grapes from their different vineyards at very high altitudes, including the highest commercial vineyard, Altura maxima, at 3111 meters (10,000 ft). Pre-phylloxera vines were brought over from France in the 1850s by the daughter of the Spanish governor of the region. Napa Valley wine pi…

We are tasting the Michael David 2019 Inkblot Petit Verdot wine. This wine is as dark as a stormy night with spring-like scents of lilac. Typically, a blending grape with other Bordeaux varietals, this time it is showcased on its own where you can taste the dark black fruit flavors and contemplate the Rorschach-style image on the label. I’ll also g…

We are tasting a white wine made grapes you usually see in a red wine. And no, its not white Zinfandel making a come back from the 80s – its Left Coast Cellar’s 2021 White Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. This red wine grape is made in a white wine style and we talk about the differences in the winemaking sequences. We also learn ab…

We are tasting two wines by the Davey Family at two different price points. One wine is an Estate Grown Shiraz and the other is a vineyard specific D Block Shiraz. These Syrah or Shiraz wines are grown in the McLaren Vale Australia near Adelaide. We’ll touch the name origins briefly and talk more about wine growing region. Of course, we discuss whe…

We are tasting the Margerum Wine Company’s 2019 Viognier from their estate vineyard in California’s Los Olivos District AVA. Viognier has a wonderful floral aroma that jumps right out of the glass and its medium to full bodied taste makes this a nice alternative to chardonnay. The Los Olivos District AVA is in Central California’s Santa Ynez valley…

We are tasting the Chateau SABY’s 2020 Bordeaux Superieur Merlot. The Saby family has been making wines in the Bordeaux region for 9 generations. Their winery has offerings of very high end Saint Emillion Grand Cru to the more budget friendly Chateau Saby we are tasting in this episode. I give a primer on the Bordeaux geography and the delineation …

We are tasting the Krupp Brothers 2015 Synchrony Red Blend. This is blend of 2 Bordeaux grapes: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes came from the Stagecoach vineyard in the Atlas peak region of Napa Valley. The vineyard was started as a passion project for the two Krupp Brothers. In this episode, I address a listener’s question about …

We are tasting the Kuhlman Cellar’s Calcaria. This white wine blend is majority Roussanne with other Mediterranean white grapes that are all grown in Texas. It is a medium bodied wine with tropical fruit scents, a full mouthfeel, and a zippy, lingering finish. The wine’s name is drawn from the calcium based soils on the estate. Kuhlman Cellars wine…

We couldn't end the year without giving you all a little something now could we? We have been loving all your love on our new series with Netflix Far From Home and we decided to do an hour long Christmas special with some of the cast and crew of the show! Ishaya, Zina and Atlas are our guests on the show along side the writer Dami Elebe and the Pro…

We are tasting the Ponzi Vineyards 2019 “Tavola” Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Pinot Noir is one of my favorite grapes and this is a great expression of it with a combination of red fruit, like cherry and raspberry, and savory notes, like baking spices and coffee. Now under the helm of two of founder’s daughters, Ponzi vineyards …

We are tasting the Pierre Sparr 2019 Gewurztraminer Grand Reserve. This Alsatian white wine is from a producer that started way back in 1680. It is a medium bodied wine with a touch of sweetness and wonderful aromas of roses and lychees. The acidity is high enough to balance the sweetness to make this wine very enjoyable. This would make a great wi…

We are tasting the Ferrari-Carano 2018 Siena red wine. It is a Sangiovese blend with Malbec, Petit Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California. The husband-and-wife team started in Law and Nutrition before opening a hotel and casino in Reno. While searching for wines for their hotel, they fell in love with Sonoma County and decided …

We are tasting the Cave des Vins de Sancerre 2019 “Chene Saint-Louis” Sancerre. This is a special expression of Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Loire valley. Some history of the region can be found in this Wine Searcher article: https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-sancerre. Sancerre wines are known for their flinty, smoky flavors. Since French wine…

We are tasting 2 chardonnays from River Road Family Wineries – an Oaked wine and an Un-Oaked wine. I want to give a high-level summary into 2 major ways that chardonnays are made and point out some magic words that might help you when deciding on your next bottle. Since both wines used “sur lie” ageing, we discuss this winemaking technique as well.…

We are tasting the Bodegas Borsao 2018 "Tres Picos" Garnacha – an old-vine Garnacha from the region of Aragon in Spain. We also talk about the spread of Garnacha/Grenache and the typical flavors based on where it is planted: https://www.grenachesdumonde.com/en/; https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/grenache-wine/. Official Grenache day Is September 3rd,…

We are tasting the 2018 Sobon Estate “Fiddletown” Zinfandel. It is from Amador county in California – west of Sacramento in the Sierra foothills. The Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) website: https://zinfandel.org/ has a lot history about the grape, the wine, and the history. We talk about biodynamics as a growing trend for wineries concerne…

Its the End of The Season! We Can't Believe It! We've Had Nollywood Legends, Rappers, Anti Bullying activists, cross fit enthusiasts, music lawyers, Comedy Royalty and a host of others. To round up the season 5 we have decided to answered 5 Fan questions! Unfiltered, Uncensored and with its fair share of DRAGGING all around. You don't want to miss …

We are tasting the 2019 Ratti “Battaglione” Barbera. It is an easy-drinking red from the Piemonte region in northwest Italy. Ratti wine bottles are known for depictions of Nepolianic era soldiers and more details can be found on the proudcers website: https://www.ratti.com/en/museum-and-culture/the-history-of-the-wine-label-soldier/. Visit our webs…

He is one of the legendary comedians in Africa. He has graced so many stages home and abroad. He not only makes us laugh, he gives us beautiful music with collaborations that are out of this world and tv shows that have kept us glued to our seats. In this episode he takes us on his journey to the career he has now. From when he was getting paid 500…

Ifeyinwa The Head Of Legal at Chocolate City is our guest on the episode today. She is talking about all things music licensing especially in collaboration with Nollywood. From what it takes to get a song on a soundtrack, to how artists get their money from things other than endorsements and even how to avoid copyright claims on various social medi…

We are tasting the Duchman Family Winery’s 2020 Roussanne. Roussanne is a French variety from the Rhone valley but these grape were grown in the Texas High Plains AVA. Duchman Family winery: https://www.duchmanwinery.com/ Article from Oswald vineyards about Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs): https://oswaldvineyard.com/icf-building-index/ Visit our we…

Alex is definitely an unusual one. From writing WAEC a few times, to planting crops that were taken by her lecturers when she was studying Agricultural extension. She takes us on her very very interesting but rewarding journey into the Big Brother Naija House and how she overcame being bullied and became a voice for the bullied both as children and…

The Major Glamour Boy has one prayer in life, to do a lot of soft work and get paid pretty well for it. And Honestly, we love it! From his Days of dreaming of stardom in Warri, to moving to Lagos and being a runway model, the star has had such and eventful journey and we had so many laughs listening to him. He even gave us Some Advice on how to bec…

We are tasting the Vecchia Cantina 2016 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. It is a Sangiovese from southern Tuscany. This wine is from the Cooperative Vecchia Cantina de Montepulicano. We also talk about the different ways Sangiovese grapes are used in wines in north Central Italy. Cooperative Vecchia Cantina de Montepulicano: https://vecchiacantinadimo…

She Started out Modeling and some how ended up being in a Batman movie. Zainab takes us on her interesting journey into Nollywood. From Living in Calabar for a year while producing and presenting a show for Ebony Life Tv, too staring in one of the highest grossing movies in Nigeria. She has been in the industry for 10 years and she is just getting …

We are tasting the McPherson Cellars 2017 La Herencia – one of our favorite reds. It is a Tempranillo blend that easy is drinking and well-suited for barbeques and backyards. The wine is from the Texas High Plains AVA and McPherson has a lineage that goes back to the early days of the region. We also discussed the role of the U.S. and Texas in the …

From his days of Being the most well known Waka Pass in Nollywood, to becoming on of the most popular skit makers in Africa, MR Macaroni has had a very interesting journey. He went form getting suspended in secondary school to becoming an activist especially for the young people of Nigeria. Even Getting arrested and Beaten during the End Sars Prote…

When I got more interested in wine beyond the “mm, this is a delicious red wine”, I started to notice a special language that wine producers put on their label, their website, and used in their tasting rooms. I’m not a wine expert but I wanted to understand what they were trying to tell me and how I could use that to know if I would like the wine b…

From the banking halls to getting A&R advice on the streets of Alaba to a Netflix original! Illbliss has definitely been around a long time. In this episode, he tells us about his journey from University of Nsukka where he was rapping for 1500 Naira to playing one of the most popular characters in the King of Boys Franchise. Odogwu Maley. Ohh also …

From Having his own signature walk like his Movie Mentor Denzel Washington, to putting clothes on his scantly clad fellow actors, to getting paid 15,000 Naira to shoot a movie in far away Kwara State, Deyemi takes us on his journey into Nollywood on this episode! Follow Him On Instagram @deyemitheactor Be nice, say hi! img@ink-blot.tv Inkblot Produ…

ITS A FRESH SEASON!! Our very First guest Is the delectable KATE HENSHAW! She is literally a living, breathing Nollywood Encyclopaedia. She remembers things like no one you have probably ever met and she has Stories for days! Catch all the gist about her journey in the movie industry as well as a VERY crucial reason for everyone to always be on tim…

Can You Believe it? The is The Final Episode of the season! Crazy we know but it flew by! A special thank you to all of you for rocking with us this season! And To all our amazing guests, we can't thank you enough! That's all for this season but make sure you listen to the end of this episode , a surprise is in store for you (a little hint, its the…

On Today's Episode, we have the Cast Our Latest Movie The Perfect Arrangement, Bovi, Pere, Sharon and the Executive Producer Eku Edewor Sit down with our Hosts to talk everything concerning The Perfect Arrangement. They discuss what it was like on set playing Chike, Chidi and Tade, the 'Perfect' synergy between the three execs at Inkblot and why ev…

Its An IMG Special! We have the Stars and Producer of The perfect Arrangement playing an interesting game of Did You Toast Or Are You Toast? It’s Team Chidi Vs Team Cheta with Bars Like You have probably never heard before. Say You are Tade Kalejaiye, which one of these two brothers are you walking away with? Let Us Know In the comments. Don’t forg…

From shooting videos for 2pac and Ice cube, to directing the highest grossing movie In Nollywood, to getting nominated for an AMVCA twice and already winning once, it’s safe to say John Demps has almost done it all. The Film photography legend joins us on this episode to discuss his journey into film making which a lot of people don't know about be…

It's The 6th Episode and we have the The Super Talented Joy Azumara, A Senior associate at Jackson Etti And Edu where she handles the Intellectual Property Department. Just in time for Intellectual Property Week! She breaks down all the different parts of Intellectual Property, what is termed acceptable and what isn't and finally the different way …

It's a Brand New Episode Of IMG Podcast and we've got the delectable Beverly Naya on the show today. She talks getting started in Nollywood, Her Fashion Line 'BENAYA', the colorism that exists in the industry(Lighter actors getting cast over Dark Skinned actors) and the upcoming second part of her acclaimed documentary 'SKIN'. Also there was talk o…

Welcome Back! Its the Fourth Episode of the Season and we have the Talented Tobi Bakre and Director Fiyin Gambo on the show today to discuss whaat it was like making THE BLOOD COVENANT movie which is out in cinemas from the 15th of April 2022. Some interesting things about a horse were said..... Catch The Entire episode here as well other podcast p…

Welcome! Its the Third Episode(where is all the time going) and we have the Man Of Many Caps, Falz. He takes us through his journey from what it was like when he first began Releasing music and staying consistent over the years, to acting and becoming a producer himself and finally he gives us his thoughts about the current events in Nigeria. There…

Welcome! Its the Second Episode and we have the Delectable Bimbo Ademoye. She takes us through her journey into acting ,what It was like getting a degree in Business Administration, her take on the movie industry right now(a rather interesting run in with a producer) as well as her hopes for her future in Nollywood. Oh we also talk about that horse…

Welcome Back! Its the Season 4 Premiere of IMG! Our Hosts Naz, Zulu and Damola are joined by Ace Comedian Bovi. He Talks About His Journey from Comedy to becoming a producer as well as being a RomCom leading man. He Plays a starring role in Inkblot's Upcoming Movie The Perfect Arrangement and gives some interesting insight to what it was like to ha…

It’s been 3 seasons of the Inkblot Meet & Greet and 10 glorious years of Inkblot Productions! In December 2021, Inkblot Productions celebrated 10 years of consistent Nollywood greatness. In this final episode of Season 3, listen to Naz, Zulu, and Damola; 3 of the greatest producers in Nollywood today recount their young beginnings, trials, and adve…

He’s the brains behind The Men’s Club, From Lagos with Love, Assistant Madams, and several music videos like Ten over Ten by Naeto C and The Generals, “Champion.” He is Tola Odunsi AKA Bobby Boulders; Director & the CEO of Urban Vision Limited. In this Episode Naz, Zulu and Damola dig out the odds and ends of the Nigerian Music Video industry. List…

Ever wondered how your favorite stars made it to the limelight? Well, no more guessing! Listen to Nancy Isime, Timini Egbuson, Daniel Etim-Effiong, and Eku Edewor; stars of the highly anticipated Christmas film, SUPERSTAR, disclose their journey and more. In this exclusive Meet & Greet Episode expect gist from the set of SUPERSTAR, unscripted conve…

Ever wondered how your favorite stars made it to the limelight? Well, no more guessing! Listen to Nancy Isime, Timini Egbuson, Daniel Etim-Effiong, and Eku Edewor; stars of the highly anticipated Christmas film, SUPERSTAR, disclose their journey and more. In this exclusive Meet & Greet Episode expect gist from the set of SUPERSTAR, unscripted conve…

On this Episode of Inkblot Meet & Greet, our hosts sit with Music Industry Giant, Obi Osika as he speaks on his journey and reveals key moments that revolutionised the Nigerian music space. In this episode, listen to Obi Osika speak on the invention of Nigerian Hip Hop in the 80s, afrobeats, and the steps it took to make Nigerian music what it is t…

The award-winning actor Nse Ikpe-Etim is happy to be on this episode of inkblot meet and greet, with Zulu, Damola, and Naz, She told the story of how she ran away from home met a shooting crew, as well as How Falz (Folarin Falana) made her break character on the set of Quam's money ... I don't want to be a spoiler, listen the episode to find out th…

Today, we're joined by Ayanna Lonian, Director and Head of Worldwide Major Studio Licensing Strategy at Amazon Prime Video on an exciting episode of the Meet & Greet podcast. Yes, we're super psyched too. She talks to us about forging her own path, from working for companies like Disney & ESPN to now working for Amazon. She also shares the streamin…

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