.“I wanted to be a particular person that I saw in a restaurant. Dapper, Italian-cut suit, pointed-toe shoes, wonderful black serviette draped over his forearm, bottle held high. I told myself, ‘I can be him, I have to be him, I will be him.’” These words come from D’Lynn Proctor in the hit documentary SOMM, which follows four Master Sommelier candidates, including Proctor, through the ...
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 the form of a quick and easy, fulfilling and “sometimes” messy meal. For many, that meal is TACOS. Now pairing wine can ...
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 – right?! However, as with age and experience, your palate develops. Some wine enthusiasts believe that Stella Rosa isn’t a real wine because of their mainstream tendencies. ...
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 enthusiast or casual drinker, where you choose to spend your dollars can greatly benefit small businesses, especially in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. This ...
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 Black women in wine — the true, and literally, the backbone of the country’s wine industry. The Wine Arc opened its doors to the public ...
Napa Valley, California, holds a storied place in the imaginations of wine connoisseurs and novices alike. The wine region's lore is quintessentially American, blending pioneering spirit, agrarian roots, and a drive for innovation. However, like much of the wine industry, Napa Valley hasn’t historically reflected the Black people who help craft, influence, and enjoy its celebrated wines. A New Chapter in Napa’s Story Today, that ...
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, another name for Juneteenth. It's a day to pay homage to our forefathers and foremothers for their many contributions to building and strengthening our country. From the deep south and low country ...
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