André Mack
André Hueston Mack | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Sommelier, winemaker |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Founder of Maison Noir Wines; launched & Sons wine and ham bar |
André Hueston Mack is a distinguished American sommelier and winemaker.
Career
Initially, Mack pursued a career in finance before transitioning into the restaurant sector. He started his hospitality journey as a dishwasher at Darden Restaurants, where he climbed the ranks to become a corporate service trainer within six years. Following this, he gained experience at The Palm in San Antonio and was the inaugural sommelier at Bohanan's, also located in San Antonio. His career further advanced with positions at acclaimed establishments owned by Thomas Keller, including The French Laundry in Yountville, California and Per Se in New York, New York.
In 2007, Mack established Maison Noir (originally named Mouton Noir). He currently leases thirteen vineyards situated in Oregon's Willamette Valley and crafts wines that feature labels inspired by elements of popular culture. In 2020, he launched & Sons, a wine and ham bar based in Brooklyn, New York.
Writing
Mack's curated wine selections have appeared in prominent publications such as The Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and Black Enterprise.
Awards
Mack earned the title in the 2003 Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommeliers Competition and was honored with The Network Journal's 40-Under-Forty Achievement Award in 2007.