Interviewing the family owned Winery in the heart of Maui
Taisei Discovers Paula Hegele, the proud owner of Maui Wines, a 50 year old winery in the heart of Maui, Hawaii.
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Being BLACK in Hawaii & America
Chef Lamont Brown shares his experience and stories about his past and the impact of finding his identity as a Black-Spanish Hawaiian. Taisei Discovers brings to you Chef Lamont Brown of Maya's Tapas and Wines here in Hawaii. Between my experience of working in the restaurant industry as the General Manager of Roy's Ko'Olina, and Lamont's lessons from opening up his own restaurant ...
Lessons from a Full-Time RESTAURANT OWNER in Hawaii with Chef Lamont
Taisei Discovers brings to you Chef Lamont Brown of Maya's Tapas and Wines here in Hawaii.
Our Ultimate Guide to BIPOC-Owned Wine Destinations in Texas
Whether you're attending the annual TEXSOM event or planning a spontaneous trip to Texas, you may be on the lookout for a unique take on BIPOC wine bars and shops. From women-owned to LGBTQIA and Latin-owned establishments, you'll find a vibrant mix of creativity, culture, and delicious drinks awaiting you. Check out our list below: Black-Owned Wine Shops The SIPSTAhood (Houston) The SIPstahood, ...
The Drink Black Movement and Beyond
Whether it's media or producing a wine label, Black wine entrepreneurs are innovating the wine industry. Hear from three perspectives on future opportunities for wine culture - from events and apparel to discovering untapped wine regions. Moderated by Regine Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine Desiree Harrison-Brown, Founder of The Wino Shop Cheramie Aho, Winemaker & Founder of Cheramie Wine Ken Pettus, Founder ...
A Conversation on Authentic, Committed Inclusion
Inclusion. Leadership. Expertise. Mission-driven organizations have created pathways for diversifying the wine industry. Leaders from three organizations discuss their continued commitment to authentic inclusion three years after the Black Lives Movement. Moderated by Sedale McCall, Journalist & Editor of Uncorked & Cultured Alicia Towns Franklin, Executive Director of Wine Unify Tiquette Bramlett, Founder of Our Legacy Harvested Averiel Mckenzie, Executive Director of The Veraison Project
Amplifying Black Entrepreneurs & Global Culture
Meet Collective Napa Valley: A Full-Bodied Force for Good
BY: Johanna Cyran Thanks to four days full of wine and community-centric programming for Collective Napa Valley, a philanthropic program for social services in Napa, oenophiles and vintners came together last weekend to celebrate fellowship, to support local youth mental health initiatives, and to taste an abundance of California wines. “The intention of Collective Napa Valley is to be more accessible, more grounded, and more ...
Diverse Voices of Napa
With the increase of BIPOC wine professionals and entrepreneurs changing the culture of California’s most prestigious wine destination, meet some of the diverse changemakers in the region. Featuring George Walker III (Wade Cellars), James Moss (J.Moss Winery), Gabriela Fernandez (The Big Sip Series), and Maryam Ahmed (Diversity in Wine Leadership Forum). Whether you’re looking for wine education, beautiful vineyard experiences, or supporting Black-owned vineyards, be ...
Three Women in Wine Creating Their Own Paths
.“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 ...
What is Field Blends Wine Travel?
Field Blends is an offbeat epicurean adventure unlike any other, expertly curated for curious and conscious travelers. Powered by Maryam + Company, this immersive food and wine experience dives into a wine region by exploring what's beyond the bottle through unique tastings, educational experiences, and critical discourse. Learn more about Field Blends and Maryam + Company. https://www.maryamandcompany.com/ An Uncorked & Cultured Production. Executive Producer: Maryam ...
Uprooting Barriers In Wine with Lodi Appellation Inclusion Collective
The Lodi Appellation Inclusion Collective (LAIC) is a group of progressive Lodi wineries and professionals with a mission of increasing diversity in our region and the industry at large. Through a partnership with LAIC and the Roots Funds, the 'Rooted in Lodi' enrichment experience was created as a way for BIPOC wine professionals to build relationships in the Lodi appellation, understand the wide range of ...
