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Q&A and Playlist: Jermaine Stone, the Wolf of Wine

Jermaine Stone, known as the “Wolf of Wine,” turned an accidental entry into the wine world into a decade‑long podcast that fuses wine tasting with hip‑hop culture. His series “Tasting Notes from the Streets” earned James Beard and Emmy nominations and sparked the annual Vin et Hip Hop events in Burgundy, Champagne and Los Angeles, now drawing hundreds of guests. Stone leveraged his auction background to launch the Cru Love consultancy and uses the platform to showcase Black voices in the traditionally exclusive fine‑wine sector. The latest LA edition featured performances by hip‑hop legends in historic vineyards, underscoring the growing crossover appeal.