For years, the statistics surrounding the number of Black men and women who are not only wine brand owners—but even those who are deemed sommeliers—have been severely disproportionate. While the numbers are certainly rising, a recent survey found that only…
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EBONY Food & Wine Honors: The Best Black Winemakers Across the Globe
While certain regions and demographics have predominantly represented the wine industry, the emergence of Black-owned wineries brings a fresh and unique perspective to this timeless craft. According to a recent study by Dr. Monique Bell, “Terroir Noir: 2020 Study of…
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Three Black Women Entrepreneurs’ Wine Company Acknowledged On Discovery Channel
A kitchen table discussion spurred three women to found their own wine company, and now, the three of them are vying for the final prize of $100,000 seed money on the I Quit show on Discovery Channel this Saturday. Esrever Wines was founded…
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Twin sisters create The Guilty Grape to break cultural norms in wine industry
The Guilty Grape founders (Photo courtesy of The Guilty Grape) Cheers to Black women paving the way in the wine industry. That’s exactly what twin sisters Nichelle and Nicole Nichols set out to do when they left their corporate careers…
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