In this episode, Jermaine kicks things off with a deep dive into the 2024 wine harvest season, uncovering the challenges winemakers are facing around the world—from unpredictable weather patterns to evolving vineyard practices. Get an insider’s look at what makes a successful harvest, and learn what “harvest” really means in the world of wine. Then, switches gears as he gives his thoughts on LL Cool J’s new album and what it means for the future of adult contemporary hip-hop. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, hip-hop fan, or both, this episode is packed with unique insights and discussions.

In this episode, The wolf of wine takes listeners on an immersive journey through the lyrics of his latest single, “Quintin Tarantino,” where wine references, metaphors, and personal stories blend seamlessly with hip-hop culture. Stone breaks down the song line-by-line, revealing how his passion for wine and his roots in hip-hop intersect, reflecting his rise from the Bronx to becoming a renowned voice in the wine world.

He offers a sneak peek into his new book with an in-depth analysis of the lyrics, showcasing how wine knowledge and hip-hop creativity come together in his unique narrative. This episode is perfect for wine enthusiasts, hip-hop fans, and anyone intrigued by the fusion of these two dynamic cultures. Don’t miss this exclusive exploration of “Quintin Tarantino” and its deeper connection to the larger wine and hip-hop landscape.

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This weeks episode comes straight outta Cali where Jermaine had the privilege of joining the McBride sisters in their home to talk Black Girl Magic, what it was like learning about each other for the first time, setting up their empire, and who inspires them. And of course they dropping gems all the way through, including how they came to name a wine Cocky Motherf*cker. What a way to start the countdown to our 100th episode!

This week we chopped it up with Yannick Benjamin about his incredible journey into wine, how he blends wine and hip hop at his events and the impact of his charity Wheeling Forward. Yannick is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, prepare to be inspired. Wine : Groebe Riesling Trocken 2016 Domaine de Montcalmes Terrasses du Larzac 2014 Hip Hop : “Liquid Swords” - GZA “Public Service Announcement” - Jay Z

This week we sat down with the GOAT Andre Mack for a conversation about the true essence of WINE & HIP HOP. We discussed the origins of Andre Mack, upcoming book, new ventures, and what the hell he was doing at K-Ci & JoJo’s party in Cancun. This is a master class about how to be successful in wine over dope beats and vintage California Cabernet. Wine 1993 Kenwood Special Selection Artist Series 1980 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Hip Hop Scarface - “The Rebound” Eminem - “Rap God” Run DMC - “Sucker M.C’s” Cadillac Tye - Pov City Anthem Jr Boss - No Cap Ice T - 6’N the Mornin Snoop Dogg - Pump Pump G - Dep Featuring Black Rob & Puff Daddy

2018 has been a groundbreaking year in wine and hip hop culture. This week Jermaine breaks down the year’s best and brightest with the show’s co-creators Terrence Riley and Jerome Fenton at the first annual Wine & Hip Hop Awards. Best Wine Reference in a Rap Song The nominees are: 1. 21 Savage - “Padlock” 2. Pardison “Fontane Backin' it up it up” Featuring Cardi B 3. Drake - “Diplomatic immunity” 4. The Carters - “Happy Love” 5. Jay Z - “Top Off” Producer / Brand of the Year The nominees are: 1.Bel Air 2.Dujac 3.Ace of Spades 4. Maison Nior - Andre Mack The Moment in Wine & Hip Hop Award 1. Lebron James suggests to the press that drinking wine every day is responsible for playing the best basketball in his life. 2. Dj Khaled’s declaration of love for Dujac on Instagram. 3. Roc Nation’s weekly meetings over Dujac, affectionately named “Dujac Meetings”. 4. Future’s Stubhub commercial. 5. Isa Rae’s Insecure Wine Down on HBO. Wine and Hip Hop Connoisseur of the Year Award WHH For the Culture Award Wine & Hip Hop GOAT Award

Is Manolo Rose the Jura Region of rap? After being behind tracks like the New Year's anthem “Ball Drop," hits like “All About the Money” and co-signs from Memphis Bleek, Jay Z, and many more, we think so. Wine & Hip Hop returns from hiatus with the Brooklyn MC to discuss the origin of his style, his influences, and mathematics and The Five-Percent Nation.

Jermaine visits acclaimed wine importer and true hip hop head Lyle Fass for an introspective conversation about wine & hip hop. Each picks a song to base a wine pairing on, delving into the basics of wine appreciation, Jay-Z's best verses and the genius of Childish Gambino.

What is the illest vintage in hip hop? We hit Brooklyn’s legendary restaurant and nightclub Milk River with comedian Tony Rock to discuss beats, barz and Burgundy. Jermaine makes the case for 1998, drops jewels on navigating the region of Burgundy, and opens a bottle of Charmes Chambertin to show why Jay Z put DJ Khaled on to Dujac" .

On the second half of our visit to ATL with Larissa and Sukari we do a deep dive into the Outkast classic "SpottieOttieDopaliscious," find out who to look out for on the Atlanta wine scene, and reveal everything you need to know about the legendary Blue Flame. ᐧ

This week Jermaine heads to the ATL for an in-depth conversation about the black wine renaissance with Sukari Bowman, host of The Color of Wine podcast and loveandvines.com, and wine educator Larissa Dubose, CWS from Lotus & The Vines. Two guests means twice the convo so come back next week for the sequel!

This week LeA Robinson comes through to discuss her vegan lifestyle , the importance of honesty on her new album “Broken Girl” and what it’s like growing up as hip hop royalty. Jermaine breaks down how to level up from moscato by pairing Drake’s “Nice for what” with a bottle of 1990 Suduiraut from Sauternes.

Recorded live in Queensbridge Projects Tragedy Khadafi breaks down his origin story, Curtis Mayfield's slang, and earns a new AKA while pairing Joey Bada$$'s "Devastation" with Le Vendangeur Masqué's Belle Compagnie Meridionale.

Remember when you saw an older white woman online rapping the words to Jay Z’s PSA like it was her last will and testament? This week we’re getting to know the woman behind the viral video, Mandy Mayhem. Mandy gave us a rare peek into her thoughts on going viral, what led to that moment, her passion for Hip Hop as an art form, and what made her pursue music.

Napoleon da Legend drops a freestyle and talks about his origins in East Africa, Paris and DC; DJ Clue mixtapes; and how Lauryn Hill's intensely personal "Mr. Intentional" is like a grower champagne, Laherte Freres Rose de Meunier Extra Brut.

Wine importer Ryan Mills-Knapp and Jermaine pair Cote-Rotie Chambeyron-Manin 2009 with CyHi the Prince's "No Dope on Sundays" and talk about Vanilla Ice, Jamaican pizza and Ryan's ability to find old, rare and strange wines.

Happy 50th Birthday to Hip Hop!!!! The only way to do this was a nod to the most raw, essential, and classic elements of Hip Hop THE BATTLE. We’re bringing you part II to our episode with sommelier and entrepreneur Cha McCoy recorded in her hometown, HARLEM ! She’s so Harlem she brought a few bar spitters from the area, battle rap legends Loaded Lux and T Rex. Join us as we introduce them to the world of wine and compare similarities to what they do, and wine.

This week Jermaine kicked it with Gurvinder Bhatia, Editor in Chief of Quench Magazine, North America’s longest running food and drink magazine. They discussed Gurvinder’s origins in the biz, his commitment to diversity, the Canadian wine scene, and of course…. Wine and Hip Hop

This week Jermaine kicks it with his old friend Philippe Andre Private Client Director at the prestigious Folio Wine Partners representing brands like; Charles Heidsieck, Rare Champagne, Bruno Giacosa, and many more. They discuss the origin of Philippe’s signature style, How is Hatian roots helped him to forge his way in the wine business, and being the first sommelier to design a Ferrari. If you love nice things, this is not one you want to miss!

This Week Jermaine chops it up with his German counterpart, Sommelier and Restauranteur Toni Askitis. Like Jermaine, Toni has worked for years utilizing Wine and Hip Hop to create new connoisseurs in both cultures and bring new life to the category. They break down the German wine scene and why Drake is the Resiling of Hip Hop. If you're a fan of the culture, you don't want to miss this!

Wine and Hip Hop Podcast is back with a heavy hitter for the season premiere! Jermaine’s podcast resurgence in the Podcast World follows a series of live events, making this the perfect starting point for our epic season.  Today’s episode features Hop Hop Legend Styles P of The LOX, recorded live at Ludlow House in NYC. Styles drops wisdom on personal growth, plant-based living, his collaboration with Eleven Madison Park, entrepreneurship, and of course.... Wine and Hip Hop.

In this week's episode Jermaine sits down with Isis Daniel, consultant, blogger and champion of making the wine world accessible. She started "The Millennial Somm" as a way of using her blend of personal interaction, social media and education to cultivate the next generation of wine drinkers. They kicked it to discuss where things are going in wine culture, how to engage new drinkers in an inclusive way, and how you really can get a decent glass of non-alcoholic wine these days.

This week Jermaine Kick’s it in Harlem, the home of the hustler, with one of the most talented hustlers in the wine game. Somm, entrepreneur and all out boss lady Cha McCoy. They discussed wine, music, and how Cha is making an impact. She’s so Harlem, she even had a few friends pull up.

It’s story time ! One of the most significant connections between wine and hip hop is the regional difference in style, or terroir for the wine nerds. With so much happening Jermaine sits down for a sonic journey through terroir, how it relates to hip hop, and to fill you in on all the details of the Global Terroir tour, our upcoming fully immersive wine and music experience collaboration with Haute Cote and Zachys in Champagne.

This episode is being re-released due to a significant growth in the audience since its original airing. It falls under the classic material series, intended to familiarize the listeners with the guest, Jr Boss, ahead of an upcoming event in Alabama on August 23. This episode is particularly special as Jr Boss is The Wolf of Wine’s best friend, marking their first performance together. Additionally, The Wolf of Wine discusses his new book.

In this episode, The Wolf of Wine sits down with Montgomery, AL rapper and street legend Jr Boss. The conversation spans from their shared upbringing in The Bronx to Jr Boss's survival through life-threatening situations and time in prison. Jr Boss shares his story of perseverance through dark times, drawing a parallel between his journey and the resilience of old vines in winemaking, which endure rough vintages to produce greatness, just like Jr Boss.

This week we chopped it up with a man of many talents, an NBA Champ, Host, and Wine Producer! None other than Channing Frye. In this hilarious episode, Channing and Jermaine discussed how wine culture has taken over the NBA, his decision to enter the wine business with Chosen Family Wines, what rapper Channing’s style most reflects, and so much more!

We spoke with Andrew Hall from wine and hip hop festival sponsor, CellarTracker. Cellartracker is a tool that allows you to not only keep track of info about your wines, such as the producer, vintage, and price, and then track the wine's progress as it ages, as a platform it has literally thousands of tasting notes and reviews. This is some serious game that allows you to research and make informed decisions about buying or selling wine.To top it all off, Andrew is one cool guy, passionate about wine and about making changes in the industry. You don’t wanna miss this one.

Jermaine connects with Saskia De Rothschild Chairwoman of Chateau Lafite, and Jean Sebastian Philippe International Director, for a candid conversation over a private Tasting about their top five hip-hop artists as well as the top five vintages of Château Lafite!!! This is a hip-hop head and wine nerd dream all in one episode.

It’s not every day you get two of the best wine producers in the world to get together to discuss their philosophy on wine tasting and winemaking. For our last episode of the year, we brought together two of the most respected and talented wine producers in the world. Burgundy legends Jeremy Seyess and Dominique Lafon! This special conversation takes place behind the scenes on the upcoming Grilled Cheese & Burgundy episode of Tasting Notes From The Streets. Both men are dedicated to producing wines that are true to their terroir and reflect the unique character of Burgundy. Their passion for quality and tradition is evident in every bottle they produce, making for a truly memorable and enlightening conversation about the art of winemaking. Learn about Dominique’s retirement, and hear them talk through their wines and what their fantasy vineyards are! Wine nerds, this one is for y’all !!!!

We're still in France takeover mode. Still in Burgundy, but today Jermaine is in Merseualt chopping it up with the heirs to the Domaine des Comtes Lafon throne Léa Lafon, & Pierre Lafon, daughter and nephew to recently retired Dominique Lafon. After they gave Jermaine his choice at ANY BOTTLE in the cellar for an epic wine and hip hop pairing, get to know Pierre and Lea as they discuss running one of the world's most prestigious wineries while in their early thirties and their approach to maintaining the family legacy. 

Check out the visuals from our entire France trip on YouTube as well as wineandhiphop.com 

During our France takeover Jermaine pulled up to visit Jeremy Seysses, owner and winemaker of the acclimated Domaine Dujac. They covered everything from the stereotypes of Burgundy and how it differs from the culture on the ground, to how he’s handling climate change, and his philosophy on winemaking overall. Subscribe to the YouTube to check out visuals from the episode or go to www.wineandhiphop.com for details

This week Jermaine sat down with Milena Berman cofounder of Haute Cotes , a revolutionary company creating fully immersive art Wine and, travel experiences. They discussed how Melina discovered this lane, what she is doing to grow it, and of course One of her famous projects the Wine and Hip Hop 2022 to harvest party in Burgundy.

Vibe with The Wolf of Wine , Jermaine Stone as he takes you through some of his favorite moments of this year's Wine and Hip Hop Festival

The France takeover continues !! This week Jermaine ends up in Paris, where he links up with Four-Time NBA Champion Tony Parker at the two Michelin Star restaurant Le Gabriel - La Réserve. During their meal, they discuss his exciting new venture into wine, beginning with his Estate, Rose Château La Mascaronne. Tony also breaks down how his mutual love for wine affected his relationship with noted wine collector coach Greg Popovich, his previous life as a hip-hop artist, and even gave us a great story about playing with Kobe Bryant. If you love Basketball, wine, and or hip-hop, you don't want to miss this. Check out wineandhiphop.com or subscribe to our youtube to see visuals from the episode! 

This week, we’re giving you a front-row seat to the Keynote Conversation at the 2024 Philbrook Art Museum Wine Experience in Tulsa, Oklahoma, between your host Jermaine Stone and esteemed New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov. This conversation was especially iconic because it fell on the one-year anniversary of the profile Eric wrote about Jermaine for The NY Times. From the release of his first network show, the Emmy and James Beard award-nominated series Street Somm, to breaking barriers in wine and wine tasting heard around the world at Clos de Vougeot, which featured hip hop played for the first time within the 1000-year-old castle walls, Jermaine has been quite busy. His conversation with Eric covers it all while giving an in-depth journey through the road that got him there. Special thanks to the entire team at The Philbrook museum of art for graciously sharing this content with us!!

This Summer Wine & Hip Hop were granted unprecedented access to the prestigious Chateau Lafite Rotschild for three days of tastings, interviews and wine AND hip hop top 5 discussions. During their time there Jermaine gained an intimate look into the world of Chairwoman Saskia De Rothschild, the youngest person to ever run a first growth chateau. They discussed everything from her vision for the future of Lafite, how she started tasting aged 9 to being understanding the terroir the family are blessed with, and what her initial thoughts were after hearing Lafite mentioned by Nas on DMX’s LAST ALBUM!

Be sure to check out part 1 of this interview on YOUTUBE to see how it all goes down !

This week Jermaine chops it up with Lawrence Francis Host of Interpreting Wine. Lawrence is one of the OGs of podcasting from the UK, pioneering using audio as a way for wine producers to connect with their audience. They talked about everything from the future of podcasts, wines’ shifting audience, and of course, Lawrence’s experiences with hip-hop when traveling to NYC! 

This week we kicked it with Emilien Boutillat, Chief Winemaker for Piper Heidsick. After a chance meeting with Jermaine in NYC, Emilien & Jermaine connect in Brooklyn to discuss what it’s like to be his early 30’s, while making crucial decisions for a highly awarded champagne house with a history that goes back to the 18th century, life in Champagne, who his producer pairing is, and his commitment to his environment and the people drinking his wine. Of course!! Piper will be available at THE WINE AND HIP HOP FESTIVAL! GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY AT WWW.WINEANDHIPHOPFESTIVAL.COM

This week Jermaine chopped it up with one of the most integral components of the Wine and Hip Hop brand, our head of Editorial Dr Rebecca Lawrence! Rebecca’s presence is felt in all facets of the business, and has been a huge catalyst of our success. This episode takes place live in Verona, Italy before Rebecca joined the team so it’s an interesting look at one of our magnificent minds behind the scenes of content you love! Check out Wineandhiphop.com for more !!

This week we kicked it with King Kirk, ⅓ of the legendary rap group Sporty Theivz . Together they discuss age worthiness of wines and rhymes as they slept on gems in Yonkers legend’s catalog with Tempier, Rosé Bandol 2019. But it’s not all about the B Sides. Kirk also tells the stories that led to smash hits like “No Pigeons” and “What I look like”. Check out wineandhiphop.com for more!!

This week we’re taking it back to the essence. Jermaine reflects on his favorite podcast episode before he debuts the new season of Wine and Hip Hop. Per Jermaine, episode 3 featuring hip hop legend Tragedy Khadafi embodied what he set out to inspire with the podcast. Authenticity, great wine, and celebrating the foundation of both cultures. Enjoy!

This week we got an extra special episode recorded LIVE at Charleston Wine + Food ; Jermaine sat down with Femi Oyediran and Miles White co-owners of Graft Wine Shop for the vino versus event, in which they each got a chance to create music pairings for some of their favorite tracks, sip some serious juice and soak up the SC vibes, all in front of a live audience. Listen to the episode for your discount code to our next event!

This week Jermaine chopped it up with Sultan Salahuddin; star, writer, producer and co-creator for the hilarious HBO Max comedy "Southside" . Sultan explains how seriously he takes his craft as he breaks down how real life experiences influenced the hit series, over a 90’s hip hop soundtrack. Sultan picked the rhymes, Jermaine picked the wines, and this pairing is damn good. Turn on Nas “Represent” and pour up a glass of vintage port. This episode dedicated to Chicago drops right in time for us to kick it with our Chicago fam! Join us on 7/20/22 in Chicago for another round of Pass The Aux with Derrick Westbrook. listen to this episode for your 10% discount code. Go to wineandhiphop.com/events for tickets.

Fresh off the LA stop on the Clink Different Pass The Aux tour. Jermaine recaps the event while taking a trip down memory lane with their first meeting. Including all that cool behind the scenes footage you liked on our Instagram feed. This is not one you want to miss ! If your in the Miami area this Wednesday 5/18 make sure you pull up for our epic conclusion to this run of Pass The Aux seasons with Shitty Wine Memes & Ray Scholes of The Royal Vines ! Tickets available at wineandhiphop.com/events

Wine and Hip Hop podcast is back! In this episode, Jermaine Stone AKA The Wolf of Wine dives into a whirlwind of updates and achievements, from snagging an Emmy and James Beard Award nominations for the Tastemade hit series Street Somm, to the upcoming release of his new book and soundtrack that's set to take the summer by storm.

But that's not all! Get ready for an in-depth breakdown of the ongoing feud between two titans of the rap game, Drake and Kendrick Lamar. From dissecting the lyrical jabs to exploring the underlying tensions, we leave no stone unturned in this epic clash of hip hop giants.

And for our loyal fans, don't forget to check out the accompanying playlist, featuring all the tracks discussed in this episode, as well as a curated selection of the most legendary diss tracks of all time. Head over to www.wineandhiphop.com to download the playlist to stay in the loop. 

This week we’re back in a major way. Jermaine talks complex wines and complex rhymes with one of his favorite Mc’s Joell Ortiz. Since Ortiz is one of many rappers to mention wine in his raps, Jermaine explores firsthand what makes Joell and artists like him, so inspired by wine.

Wolf of Wine checks in live on tour with close friend and Wine & Hip Hop Show producer Jerome Fenton for a candid conversation about how things are going on tour and what the Clink Different Pass The Aux tour means to him personally. 

This week we chop it up with the one and only Podfather, Levi Dalton. He’s been in the podcast hustle from before it was a thing, inviting the great and the good of the wine industry right into his living room to get the inside scoop and then sharing it on I'll Drink to That! This episode dives into his experiences, what on earth he was getting himself into and of course why "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin'" by MC Breed hold such a special place for him.

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.

This week we kicked it with Rodolphe Peters, Winemaker for legendary grower Champagne house Pierre Peters. We discussed the current state of Pierre Peters, how it feels to carry the weight of a legacy with over 100 years of winemaking, how he upholds history while forging towards the future, and his favorite rappers! 

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.