The Road Less Traveled: Victor O. Schwartz’s Never Ending Story
MJ’s guest today is former banker turned wine importer, and founder of VOS Selections, Victor O. Schwartz. Victor initially worked in the banking sector on loans, stocks and bonds, before transitioning to the wine industry. His upbringing was steeped in an intense culinary culture. In 1986, Victor moved to France to jump start his wine career. VOS Selections has been a staple in the wine industry for over 35 years.
In this episode MJ and Victor talk about his journey from banking to learning the language of terroir in the country of France, where he received hands-on experience in the wine business. The duo also discuss the money that drives the wine industry vs. the farming that drives it; whether we’re “there yet?” with non-alcoholic wine, the lost art of handwritten letters and its effectiveness (Thank you, Steven Spurrier), and ultimately how Victor O. Schwartz became VOS Selections. Pull up a chair, and a sharp one, this is a fast paced, laugh out loud good time with Mr. VOS!
A huge thank you to Victor O. Schwartz!
Follow him on IG at @vosselections
Check out his website: www.vosselections.com
This episode’s in studio wine:
Champagne Alexandre Bonnet Les Riceys – Blanc de Noirs
2006 Raven No. 5 California Syrah – Sine Qua Non
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