Episode 208: Super Bowl Champion Will Blackmon Proves That Wine and Football Belong Together

About this episode

Former Super Bowl champion Will Blackmon discusses his journey from football to the world of wine.

Wine and football have been on the same team for some time now, with notable players like Charles Woodson, Drew Bledsoe, and Dan Marino stepping into the world. Joining that lineup is Will Blackmon, former Super Bowl champion, 12-year NFL veteran, and founder of Blackmon Cellars and The Wine MVP. Will approached wine the same way he approached football: with total commitment. He immersed himself in education, mastering everything from vineyard farming to the business of wine, and on some days could be found tending vines straight after practice. Now, Will remains deeply focused on education—continuing to learn himself while sharing that knowledge with aspiring enthusiasts. Is there a guest you want us to interview? A topic you want us to cover? We want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@wineenthusiast.com . Remember to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Go to WineEnthusiast.com for the latest beverage industry coverage and all the tools you need to bring your love of wine to life. And wait, there's more! Get over 70% OFF the original cover price by subscribing to Wine Enthusiast magazine today! FOLLOW US: TikTok: @wineenthusiast…

People in this episode

Host: Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Guest: Will Blackmon

Topics covered

• wine
• football
• education
• Super Bowl
• athletes
• vineyard farming

Keywords

• Will Blackmon
• wine
• football
• Super Bowl
• Blackmon Cellars
• education
• vineyard

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blackmon Cellars, The Wine MVP

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