{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f9057e5f9ffaf342294a58a/66b67cee491100609f489614?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Engineering Meets Oenology: How Antonio Arias is Showcasing The Finger Lakes Finest at ONCE","description":"<p>Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Beats Vines &amp; Life. Today, our host MJ Towler sits down with Antonio Arias, a chemical-engineer-turned-wine-entrepreneur who has made his mark in the Finger Lakes wine region.</p><p><br></p><p>Antonio shares his journey from growing up in a family of engineers in Mexico to discovering his passion for wine in Australia, and eventually founding Once, a unique wine tasting bar and shop in the heart of the Finger Lakes.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>He discusses his vision for creating an inclusive and educational wine experience, the innovative spirit of the Finger Lakes wine making community, and the challenges and rewards of transitioning from a technical to a business-focused career.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we explore Antonio's philosophy on wine, the beauty of the Finger Lakes, and his aspirations to influence the region's evolving identity.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Cheers to all the mavericks, thinkers, and wine drinkers out there—this episode is for you!</p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>A Massive THANK YOU to ANTONIO ARIAS!!!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more information about <a href=\"https://oncefingerlakes.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Once Finger Lakes</a> click the link!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/oncefingerlakes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Once</a> on IG!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>____________________________________________________________</p><p>Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.</p><p><br></p><p>For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://blackwineguy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">blackwineguy.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow MJ<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/blackwineguy/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @blackwineguy</a></p><p>Follow Beats Vines and Life <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beatsvinesandlife/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@beatsvinesandlife</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thank you to our sponsor,</strong> <strong><em>Finger Lakes Wine Country</em></strong>. The following episodes are brought to you by Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York State’s world-class wine destination producing the most award-winning wines in the Northeast, just a short drive away.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information about <a href=\"https://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Finger Lakes Wine Country</a> click the link</p>","author_name":"Marvin J. Towler"}