Black wine professionals across the country received their roses at the Wine + Culture Fest. Written by Lauren Clark The 2022 Wine and Culture Fest came to Atlanta, Georgia in August. The event is run by The Hue Society, founded by change agent and sommelier Tahiirah Habibi in 2017, as part of an initiative …
Growing your palate beyond California’s favorite brand Written by Alana Bynes-Richardson Artwork by Cindy Nguyen Stella Rosa, either you love it or hate it… There’s been an ongoing online debate in the wine community questioning if Stella Rosa is “real” wine. Whether you’re a novice or wine connoisseur, you like what you like – …
Top 9 Black-Owned Wine Shops in the U.S. Written by Alexis Collins Artwork by Cindy Nguyen We’re raising a toast to African American contributors in wine by spotlighting some outstanding Black-owned wine shops and providing a destination to foster the community of Black entrepreneurs in the 3-tier wine distribution chain. Whether you’re a wine …
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Stellenbosch’s first tasting room featuring Black-owned wine brands Written by Jennifer White Meet the team at The Wine Arc, Capetown’s newest tasting room featuring Black-owned wine from South African winemakers. (Photo courtesy of SA Wine Industry Transformation Unit) Finally… A beautiful, modern, public tasting room in Cape Town, South Africa that honors and celebrates …
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Living the Expat Life with Faye Tillery Written by Alexis Collins Artwork by Cindy Nguyen The worldwide grassroots movement that arose last summer in defiance of systemic racism and police brutality, nurtured the concentration of Black innovation and Black Americans exiting America to move abroad. In the early 1900s, Marcus Garvey urged African Americans to embrace their …
Overcoming obstacles as a Black male in a white-dominated marketplace Written by Alana Bynes-Richardson In the current climate, the lack of diversity is getting increasingly obvious in certain spaces; especially those that are seen as affluent or luxurious. The wine industry is definitely at the top of that list. Thankfully, today the boats of inclusion …
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How to Experience Black Napa Valley Written by Dr. Monique Bell Photography by Lightspeed Films/Erin Malone Napa Valley, California holds a storied place in the imaginations of wine connoisseurs and novices alike. The wine region’s lore is quintessentially “American,” with facets of pioneering, agrarian roots, can-do attitude, and innovation. As is the case with …
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Celebration, Elevation, and Reconciliation for Our Ancestors Written by Stacy Lloyd Artwork by Cindy Nguyen Juneteenth: a celebration of liberation and African-Americans’ true freedom from enslavement in the United States. Now a federally-observed holiday, June 19th beckons us to take a bow to our ancestors. Freedom Day, as Juneteenth is also known, is a …
Easy recipe pairing wine with Mexican Food Written by Monique Copeland IT’S TACO TUESDAY!! So, where to begin? We all know, that wine goes with everything right? Friends, family, brunch, dinner, and celebrations – just about any and every occasion. But wine is best served with moments of love, and sometimes love comes in …
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Understanding our Roots in America’s Wine Industry Written by Alexis Collins Artwork by Cindy Nguyen Wine production is a lifelong passion that many winemakers enjoy. This wonderful undertaking allows people to strengthen their affinity to nature by growing plump grapes in the vineyard that will later be distilled into a bottle. Even so, the …
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From HBCU Grad to Jetsetting Adventure Traveler Written by Alexis Collins Artwork by Cindy Nguyen Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you’re boarding a plane or a surfboard. Now envision yourself embarking on enriching trips to distant lands, with memorable experiences that include swimming with jellyfish in Palau; running with the bulls …
Written by Miranda Durr Artwork by Cindy Nguyen Do you find yourself craving a deeper understanding of wine, searching for a community of other passionate individuals who love this ancient beverage? If so, you may be interested in Entirely Wine, a virtual book club dedicated to wine education. To join, simply sign up, purchase the book and …
