Break Conventional Wine Pairings By Watching This New TV Show
Boundaries and stereotypes are being broken with the premier of Street Somm, a new series hosted by Jermaine "Showtime" Stone, aka The Wolf Of Wine, who rose to fame as the host of the original Wine and Hip Hop Podcast. For Stone, it's all about putting wine & food into a real world setting, whether he's dining at the Three-Star Michelin restaurant Eleven Madison Park, or biting into a some spicy fried chicken! From his humble beginnings of working in the warehouse at Zachys Wine Auctions, to becoming one of the most respected hosts in the wine game, Stone will take you on a delicious pairing adventure starting Monday, September 25th at 7pm - new episodes air weekly through October 30th. Stream Street Somm here.
In Street Somm, wine connoisseur, food lover, and ambassador for the culture, Jermaine Stone, travels to six culinary hubs around the country – New York City, Savannah, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, and Miami – discovering the most interesting food combinations that pair with his favorite wines.
Each episode features a food expert from that city who takes Jermaine to explore its unique culture that influences its food and wine. Together, they challenge preconceived notions around elevating any dining experience with wine, as Stone shares his personal background as a first-generation American and Black wine expert. Along the way, Stone is introduced to chefs who break the mold and create unforgettable dining experiences that are distinctive to each city.
Jermaine Stone is a Bronx native who has built a career merging his two passions of hip hop and wine. After getting his rap career off the ground, Jermaine took a job in the shipping department at Zachys Wine Auctions, where he learned the intricacies of fine wine warehousing, client services and auctioneering – which ultimately persuaded him to become one of the founding directors of Wally’s Auctions in 2013. After more than a decade at auction houses, Jermaine founded a New York-based wine branding and marketing agency, Cru Luv Selections, dedicated to engaging hip hop fans with the world of wine. He is also the host of a podcast that interviews leaders from both industries, called The Original Wine & Hip Hop.
STREET SOMM is the first long-form content resulting from Tastemade’s partnership with Constellation Brands Wine & Spirits. In this first-of-its-kind partnership, Tastemade and Constellation Brands have developed a co-owned studio collaboration that brings to life a new slate of original ideas and powerful stories that change the game across relevant global channels, pushing the wine industry and culture forward.
