Jermaine Stone

The Wolf of Wine

Talent

Jermaine Stone, is a Host, Executive Producer, Wine Consultant, Writer, and Content Creator known as the “Wolf of Wine.” A Bronx native, Stone went from rapping and packing boxes in the shipping department at Zachy’s to becoming the first Black commercial wine auctioneer.

Stone is the founder of Cru Luv Selections, an innovative New York–based creative agency that connects wine and hip-hop through marketing, brand partnerships, and content creation. He also created and hosts the critically acclaimed Wine & Hip Hop podcast, launched five years ago as a safe space to showcase the hip-hop community’s appreciation for fine wine and the wine industry’s admiration for hip-hop culture. The podcast has since become the ultimate meeting point for both worlds.

His accomplishments have earned him recognition as one of Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40, and he has been featured in The New York Times, Us Weekly, and on Sway in the Morning. In 2023, he starred in the Tastemade original streaming series Street Somm, produced in partnership with Constellation Brands, which was nominated for both a James Beard Award and an Emmy Award.

That same year, he was invited as a guest lecturer at Cornell University for the second consecutive year and made history by hosting the first-ever Wine & Hip Hop event at Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy, France, one of the most historic and prestigious wine sites in the world.

Beyond media and academia, Stone curates immersive live experiences. His Dope Cellar Dinner Series presents multi-course dinners featuring rare and iconic wines paired with his storytelling at the intersection of wine and hip-hop. His Tasting Notes from the Streets (Live) events pair iconic street foods with wine, enhanced by music, DJs, and performances, creating cultural moments that are as educational as they are entertaining.

Through every platform, Jermaine Stone continues to expand the reach of wine culture, blending it with hip-hop in ways only he can, and shaping a more inclusive future for the industry worldwide.