Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Beats Vines & 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. 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.  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.  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.  Cheers to all the mavericks, thinkers, and wine drinkers out there—this episode is for you! --- A Massive THANK YOU to ANTONIO ARIAS!!!  For more information about Once Finger Lakes click the link! Follow Once on IG! ____________________________________________________________ Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers!  Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to. For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at  blackwineguy.com Follow MJ @blackwineguy Follow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlife Thank you to our sponsor, Finger Lakes Wine Country. 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. For more information about Finger Lakes Wine Country click the link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.