45+ Black-Owned Wineries & Businesses You Should Follow & Support.

A few years ago, a friend attended a Black History Month wine tasting which featured black-owned wines. I loved this idea and asked her to write about it for the blog. Since then, I have made an effort to support black-owned wineries. I have discovered quite a few over the past few years. Therefore, I decided to do an updated blog post on black-owned wineries and businesses for 2020. This extraordinary list includes Black men and women of all ages from all over the world that are producing high quality wines.

This list of black-owned wineries & businesses also includes a few podcasts that feature black winemakers. Listening to podcasts is a great way to get familiar with these winemakers and their wines. In addition, if you enjoy attending wine events, check out the list at the end of this blog post. Plan a trip to one of these wine events that promote diversity & inclusion in the wine industry.

I am highlighting these black-owned wineries & businesses during Black History Month because many of these black winemakers are trailblazers in this field. Also, they don’t get as much publicity as their counterparts.

Black-Owned Wineries

Theopolis Vineyards by Theodora Lee, Mendocino County, CA

Vision Cellars by Mac McDonald, Sonoma County, CA

Longevity Wines by Phil Long, Livermore Valley Wine Country, San Francisco Bay Area

Brown Estate by the Brown Family, Napa Valley, CA

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Love Cork Screw by Chrishon Lampley, Chicago, IL

LoveLee Wine by Aamira Garba, California

Stuyvesant Champagne by M.Robinson, Champagne France & NYC

Housley Napa Valley by Tamera and Adam Housley, Napa Valley, CA

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Seven Sisters Vineyards, by The Brutus Family, Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa

House of Mandela Wines, The Mandela Family, South Africa

FLO Wine by Jazz Musician Marcus Johnson. FLO.. (For The Love Of Wine)

McBride Sisters Collection by Andrea & Robin McBride, California and New Zealand

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Will we be seeing you next Thursday at OUE Skyspace?! On February 20th from 7pm-9pm, we'll be celebrating Black History Month over some #BlackGirlMagic wine. Let us just emphasize that you'll get UNLIMITED wine pours, y'all. 😍⁠ ⁠ Tickets are just $45 online. LINK IN BIO – snag one before they're gone. 🖤
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Darjean Jones Wines by Dawna Darjean Jones, Napa Valley, CA

Indigené Cellars by Raymond Smith, Carmel Valley, CA

Charles Wine Company, The Charles Family, Lodi Appellation, CA

Domaine Curry, Ayesha & Sydel Curry, Napa Valley, CA

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Honor hosting @ayeshacurry & @stephencurry30 to taste barrel samples of our upcoming 2018 vintage of #DomaineCurryWine! Thanks @torcnapa for the bites #cabernetsauvignon #napavalley #2018vintage #equal
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Wade Cellars, Dwyane Wade, Napa Valley, CA

L’Objet Wines, Danny Glover, Sonoma County, CA

Sip & Share Vegan Wines by Nicole Kearney

Frichette Winery, Shae & Greg Frichette, Red Mountain AVA, Washington

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Markell-Bani Fine Wines & Sparkling Beverages by Greg Markell Lawrence & Sean Bani Yisreal, Cincinnatti, OH

Beyond The Blue, Amour Geneve by Coviello Salines

Corner 103 by Lloyd Davis, Sonoma County Tasting Room & Winery

Abbey Creek Vinyard “Hip-Hop Winery” by Bertony Faustin, Portland Oregon area

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#WineWednesday I’m back!!! It’s been a minute since I have posted on my Instagram feed for a few reasons. 1) I was working on and completed my 3rd travel Ebook entitled “Culinary Travel : Food & Wine”. It became another Amazon Bestseller so thank you! The link to download your copy is in my profile. 2) I spent 10 days traveling across the Pacific Northwest. It was an amazing solo road trip from Portland Oregon thru Columbia River Gorge thru Eastern Washington State wine region and ending in Seattle at a medical conference. You can read all about my itinerary at www.thesophisticatedlife.com . I tried to live in the moment and focus on visiting with friends and family and drinking wine 🍷 of course 3) Lastly, Instagram has made so many changes that it makes it difficult to stay connected with accounts and friends I follow and those who follow me. I have so much to share but I feel as if it gets lost on Instagram. That being said….I’m ready to share fabulous travel, food & wine info about the Pacific Northwest. . . One of my first stops was @abbeycreekwine This winery had been on my bucket list for quite some time. We made it a family affair! FYI: Most wineries in Oregon are kid friendly. Mr.Bertony Faustin is the first black winemaker in Oregon! He owns and operates @abbeycreekwine which he calls the first “Hip Hop Winery”. The atmosphere in casual and fun. There was a live DJ mixing 90s HipHop while we sampled his delicious wines. He paired the wines with cheese, ice cream and chocolates topped with spicy sauces from South America. Mr.Faustin is also part of the documentary “Red, White & Black: The Oregon Wine Story”. It tells the story about brown and minority wine makers in Oregon. I can’t wait to check it out! If you are in the Portland area be sure to check out this winery! Have you been here? . . . . . . . #PNW #pnwwines #abbeycreekwinery #bertonyfaustin #abbeycreekvineyard #portlandwine #visitoregon #visitportland #wineloversclub #oregonwines #blackwinemakers #oregonwineries #wineandtravel #travelandwine #winebloggers
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Aslina Wines by Ntsiki Biyela, Stellenbsoch, Cape Town, South Africa

Taste Collection Cellars by Chef Rhonda Russell, Houston Texas & Lodi, CA

J.Moss Wines by James, Janet & Westly Moss, Napa, CA

Okapi Wines, Jungle Love Vineyard by Dan & Kim Johnson, Napa, CA

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Happy Valentine's Day❣️ . Nothing says I love you more than opening up a bottle of Okapi Wines to share with your special someone🍷 . . . . . . #ValentinesDay #ValentineWine #OpakiWines #JungleLoveVineyard #NapaValley #NapaWine #WineLover #CabernetSauvignon #BuyLocal #YouCanSipWithUS #GreatWine #SustainableFarming #Okapi #MicroBoutique #CleanWines #VeganWine
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La Fete Du Rose by Donae Burston

Bodkin Wines by Chris Christensen, Healdsburg, Sonoma County, CA

La Fete Du Rose by John Legend

Maison Noir Wines by Andre Hueston Mack, Oregon

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Like a Fine Wine!! 🍷🍷🍷 😂🤣😂
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P.Harrell Wines by Paula J. Harrell, Sonoma County, CA

Nyarai Cellars by Steve Byfield, Ontario, Canada

Jenny Dawn Cellars, Urban Winery by Jenny McDonald, Wichita Kansas

Davidson Wine Co, an Urban Winery by Lindsey Williams, Davidson NC

Black-Owned Wine Businesses

Zuri Wine Tasting & Tours by Tuanni Price

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Shout out to Tuanni Price @zuriwinetasting ”I thank God every day I found my super power, my vehicle to transfer good energy, my light to shine on the world… my little wine life is a big deal!” . . #wine #blackwinelovers #blackgirlmagic #winelover #blackexcellence #winetribe #winelife #energy #vibes #god #good #love #friday #cheers
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Seek & Sip Travel by Joni Rials

Hue Society by Tahiirah Allen

Graped Out by George Walker III

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If you like how my year started just watch how it ends…lots if work todo, let’s Go! Repost from @wonderwomenofwine For the first #femmeFriday of 2020, we are excited to feature Tahiirah Habibi (@sippingsocialite)! After working as an award-winning sommelier and managing some of Miami’s best wine programs, Tahiirah moved to Atlanta in 2017. There, she founded @thehuesociety, an organization committed to the inclusion and education of women and people of color in the wine industry. . 🍾 Did you have a particular “aha!” moment that propelled you into wine? “My aha moment came in college. I was in a lot of leadership positions, including homecoming queen, so I was always at a reception or social event during my senior year at Penn State. I realized that I had to learn how to conduct myself in this world pretty quickly and wine was a big part of that. Being able to sip on a glass and hold a convo was a big deal for a kid like me having no prior association with it. I saw how people respected it, and it was cool. That’s how I got into wine.” . 🍾 What changes do you hope to see in regards to women in the wine industry in the next five years? “I hope women in the wine profession are so normal we don’t need separate categories to ensure we are celebrated.” . 🍾What message do you have for women entering the wine profession? “I’d say to know that it will be tough, you may cry (and that’s ok), you may feel like you are being shut out or you don’t belong, but NEVER GIVE UP! Find a tribe and lean on your sisters. There’s nothing like going through a difficult journey and having someone who can relate to your pain and still lift you up. Also, competition is silly— there’s room for us all.” . Read the whole interview on our website! :::linkinbio:::
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Shall We Wine by Regine T Rousseau

The Wine Noire by Alicia Maria

The Wine Suite LLC by Maia Parish

Cha Squared by Cha McCoy

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Bem-vindos to Southern Portugal! Over the last month I have been fine tuning the exact trip I have been dreaming about for years for YOU! I have shared some of my experiences via IG Stories and I am excited to invite you to my first offical Harvest Trip for September 2020! 🍇🍷🍇🍷🍇 __________________ I soft launched harvest experiences last year in collaboration with @oilobsessedyogi in the Finger Lakes wine region and many of you were excited for the next trip. __________________ Now is your chance to join me in the beautiful regions of Alentejo, Setúbal and Algarve discovering the rich culture in the South of Portugal. Be prepared to indulge in great wine, amazing food, lush beaches and hard WORK. Harvest will always be therapy for me connecting with the land, disconnecting from reality, while learning about wine is always magical. I hope you will join me, beginners are welcomed. __________________ Sign Up Now if you are interest in more information and to be the first to get the scope via Chamccoy.com/Events (If you previously sent your details no need to resend unless you did not get a message from me) . . . #winelife #winetourism #winetasting #winelover #sommlife #BlackSomm #foodandwine #Foodie #tourism #Portugal #Alentejo #travel #nomadness #blavity #travelnoire #passionpassport #soulsociety #womeninwine #Sommelier #harvest #algarve
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Black Girls Wine by Shayla Varnado

Diversity in Wine & Spirits, Executive Director Lia Jones

Girl Meets Glass by Tanisha Townsend

Wine Events:

(update 5/2020) Some of these events may be cancelled or rescheduled due to COVID-19)

Night in Wakanda

Black Wine Experience

Wine Over LA Weekend

Black-Owned Wine & Spirits Festival

Soul of Sonoma

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SAVE THE DATE! On August 15, 2020, Soul of Sonoma presents "Wines of the DIaspora"- your exclusive opportunity to explore the best black-owned wine brands and African-influenced cuisine from across the globe. We invite you to experience the unique cuisine, wine, food, and music of South Africa, Ghana and Brazil through our culturally dynamic festival held outdoors on a private estate in Oak Bluffs. What started as a modest local festival – now in it's 3rd year – has flourished into one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most highly anticipated and widely regarded sold out wine festivals, attended by hundreds of returning visitors. Set your notifications and mark your calendar! TICKETS WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE JUST AFTER THE NEW YEAR! Stay tuned for more details. www.soulofsonoma.com Soul of Sonoma on the Vineyard "Wines of the Diaspora" SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 3:00 PM 7:00 PM OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557 For more details, visit: www.SoulOfSonoma.com #SOULOFSONOMA #SoSMV #marthasvineyard #southafricanwine #africanwine #brazilianwine #winelovers #sommeliers #winedown #oakbluffs #diaspora #winetastings #blackownedwinery #blackwinemakers #winetours #rosewine #roseallday #womeninwine
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Wine Podcasts:

The Color of Wine by Sukari Bowman

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As we finally say goodbye to summer in Atlanta, I am so grateful for all the wonderful experiences, all of the new people that have come into my life and the amazing wine I drank!! I am looking forward to what is to come in this cooler season of fireplaces, cozy gatherings with friends and family, tons of Barolo and continuing to live my life with joy, love and intention. Happy Fall Y’all!!!!! 📸 @krysalex
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Wine Avengers by @ loveandvines @lotusvinewine @realwolfofwine

The Swirl Suite by @vinemeup @girlmeetsglass @vino_noire @vino301

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Happy Wine Wednesday! On the latest episode of the Swirl Suite, @vinemeup chats with #sommelier and wine writer @jatongunter The topics include, women, wine & Valentine's Day.❤🍷 #blacksinwine #winepodcasts #wineprofessionals #PodsInColor
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So, what do you think of this list of black-owned wineries? Can you believe this is just a partial list? There are other black winemakers out there but I thought this was a great start. Have you tried any of these black-owned wines or supported any of the black wine businesses or events listed? If you haven’t, what better time to show support than during Black History Month!

Before you leave, you can show me some support by purchasing my Ebooks! They are available on Amazon. There are destination guides to cities all over the world for food & wine lovers and a USA wine guide that describes the major wine regions in the USA. Stay tuned to the wine section of this blog for upcoming wine posts including a Beginner’s Guide to Bordeaux France.