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Diversity Matters

Diversity and inclusion matter - not only in wine but in life. Diversity, representation, and inclusion are key tenets of humanity all necessary to ensure we, as people, have a place and a purpose in this world. There are many ways in which you can support diversity and inclusion. My favorite way is to find and support Black-owned wineries.

With 11,000 wineries in the U.S., there aren’t too many diverse options to choose from. According to Wine & Spirits Magazine, less than 1% of wineries are Black-owned, which significantly limits representation and inclusion within the wine industry.

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Doing My Part

I am an advocate in doing my part to create space for diversity and inclusion in the wine industry, particularly for Black, BIPOC, and underrepresented communities. Bringing awareness to finding and supporting Black-owned wineries has been important to me since I first started offering wine education and tasting experiences, and I’m eager to see more people discover the amazing, diverse wineries owned by underrepresented groups.

Ensuring that BIPOC wine professionals have access to wine sampling opportunities, interview requests, and press trip invitations is important. Using Julia Coney’s Black Wine Professionals website is a great resource for finding those professionals.

I am committed to providing resources (like the directory below) that make it easy to find and support Black-owned wineries. You can support a Black-owned winery with a simple bottle purchase or a visit to their tasting room.

Black-Owned Wineries

Find & support a Black-owned winery in your area.
Napa
Sonoma
Other CA
Oregon
East Coast
Other U.S.
International
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Darjean Jones Wines
Domaine Curry Logo
J. Moss Cellars Logo
LVE Wines Logo
Okapi Wines Logo
ASHANTA Wines
Bodkin Wines Logo
Corner 103 Logo
FLO Wines
Fog Crest Vineyard Logo
L'Objet Wines Logo
P. Harrell Wines Logo
Tympany Logo
Vision Cellars Logo
Alexis George Wines Logo
Altipiano Vineyard Logo
Ayaba Wines Logo
Bump City Wine Co. Logo
Charles Wine Co. Logo
Charles Woodson Intercept Wines Logo
Earl Stevens Selections Logo
Free Range Flower Winery Logo
Indigené Cellars Logo
Longevity Wines Logo
McBride Sisters Logo
McClain Cellars Logo
Michael Rose Cellars Logo
Opulence Wine Logo
SaSy Wines Logo
Taste Collection Cellars Logo
Theopolis Vineyards Logo
Thomas T Vineyards Logo
Wachira Wines Logo
Wade Cellars
Abbey Creek Winery Logo
Chosen Family Wines Logo
Eunice Chiweshe Goldstein Winery Logo
Maison Noir Wines Logo
Meadows Estate Logo
Stoney Wines Logo
Gotham Winery Logo
LoveLee Wine Logo
Markelll-Bani Fine Wines Logo
Philosophy Winery Logo
ZAFA Wines Logo
Cheramie Wine Logo
Davidson Wine Co. Logo
Davine Wines Logo
Esrever Wines Logo
Frichette Winery Logo
Heritage Link Brands Logo
Kai Simone Winery Logo
Love Cork Screw Logo
Mermosa Wines Logo
Michael Lavelle Wines Logo
Ole' Orleans Wines Logo
Shoe Crazy Wines Logo
Sip & Share Wines Logo
Twine Urban Winery Logo
Nyarai Cellars Logo
Cheurlin Champagne Logo
La Fête du Rosé Logo
Lapin Rouillé Logo
Champagne Marie Césaire Logo
Stuyvesant Champagne Logo
Edelheiss Wine Logo
Il Palazzone Italy Logo
Lyons Wine Logo
McBride Sisters Logo
Adama Wines Logo
Aslina Wines Logo
Bayede Logo
Cape Dreams Logo
Carmen Stevens Wines Logo
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Epicurean Wine Logo
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House of Mandela Logo
Koni Wines Logo
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Lathithá Wines Logo
Liz Ogumbo Wines Logo
Kumusha Wines Logo
Mayime Winery Logo
Ses’Fikile Logo
Seven Sisters Vineyards Logo
Silk Bush Logo
Siwela Wines Logo
Son Of The Soil Wines Logo
Tesselaarsdal Wines Logo
Thembi Wines Logo
Thokozani Logo
Women In Wine Logo
Read My Blog About Black-Owned Wineries →

Giving Back with Wine Unify

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As a supporter of Black-owned wineries, I also believe in supporting organizations on a mission to diversify the wine industry. This is why I donate 10% of the proceeds of my virtual tasting experiences to Wine Unify, an organization that seeks to celebrate and support the diverse voices of underrepresented minorities within the wine industry. Their goal is to welcome these groups into the wine industry, elevate their presence, and amplify their voices to create diversity and inclusion in wine and in life.

Helping Wine Unify advance its mission to remove obstacles to education, funding, mentorship, has been a priority of mine for some time now with over $17,000 donated!
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