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NOLADrinks Show – Association of African American Vintners – Aug20Ep1

On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome Mac McDonald and Phil Long of the Association of African American Vintners. We discuss the organization and many ideas connected to African Americans in the wine industry.

Pictured above from left – Mac McDonald, founder of the Association of African American Vintners and owner/winemaker of Vision Cellars, Phil Long, President of the African American Vintners and owner/winemaker of Longevity Wines, and Ms. Lil, Mac’s life and business partner.

NOLADrinks Show – Association of African American Vintners – Aug20Ep1

We are fresh off our summer break and back with new shows! We start letting you know what’s up on this show and about our next one – our annual Tales of the Cocktail preview show!

Then, it’s off to our featured interview from our home studio. We welcome Mac McDonald and Phil Long of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). Mac is the organization’s founder and Phil is its current president. Also, Mac is the owner and winemaker of Vision Cellars located in Sonoma County and Phil is the owner and winemaker of Longevity Wines found in the Livermore Valley (both are in Northern California.)

We discuss the history of the organization, including its founding in 2002 by Mac. We also talk about what the organization seeks to achieve – building awareness and creating opportunity across all segments of the wine industry. Phil and Mac discuss some of the numbers related to African American vintners, economies of scale in smaller wineries, and much more.

Pictured above – Phil Long, President of the African American Vintners and owner/winemaker of Longevity Wines. Photo by Ron Essex Photography.

Pictured above – Mac McDonald, founder of the Association of African American Vintners and owner/winemaker of Vision Cellars.

Phil and Mac stick around for our podcast-only segment, “Another Shot with NOLADrinks.” For the most part, during this segment, we talk wine! This includes a chat about their programs, consumer preferences, and a lot more viticultural and vinicultural conversation!

We close things out with our Parting Shot talking about Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball and more.

The map below shows the location of Longevity Wines and Vision Cellars. Please be aware that, at the time of our taping, their tasting rooms were not open due to covid and the wildfires in California were not as widespread. However, you can order their terrific wines online or get them at a retailer near you!

You can subscribe to, stream, and download The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias podcast using the links and player at the top of this post.

Cheers and Be Well, You All!

~ Bryan

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Climate change is affecting our mental health

This summer there was record-breaking heat and unexpected forest fires that devastated a number of North American communities. Other unusual and extreme weather events occur around the globe. Those who have lost their homes or loved ones are undoubtedly sad, stressed, even traumatized. Others who are not directly affected also feel anxious.

Along with all the other effects of climate change, the mental health effects must also be recognized. Climate change affects mental health in several ways, including indirectly, but research shows three main direct effects.

First, to the extent that climate change contributes to increasing numbers of floods, storms and forest fires, it contributes to the psychological consequences of such events. Although the majority of people demonstrate impressive resilience, there is a significant increase in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse in people who have experienced extreme weather events. Such effects can persist for months or more, according to the experience.

Most people probably aren’t surprised to hear that extreme weather events pose a threat to mental health. But another, less obvious, impact can affect even more people: A growing body of research shows that higher temperatures are also harmful to mental health. Studies in countries around the world have shown an association between heat and suicide, mental hospitalization, and use of mental health services. Possible causes that are being investigated include heat as a stress factor, physiological effects on the nervous system, and sleep disorders.

A third way is less dramatic, but it is becoming more and more obvious: concern about awareness of climate change. As we hear more and more about the effects of climate change, it is difficult to remain indifferent – out of empathy for those affected, but also out of concern about what the future might bring for all of us. Some young people even wonder whether or not they should have children. The experience of these emotional effects, which have been variously referred to (with subtle differences in meanings) as “climate fear”, “climate grief” or “eco fear”, is gaining increasing attention.

We’re just beginning to get systematic data showing the occurrence of these emotions, but research suggests that the majority of people experience “at least some” eco-anxiety, and for some people, this affects their ability to sleep, too work or enjoy yourself. At this level it is a psychological problem.

Not everyone’s mental health is equally affected by climate change. Some are clearly more vulnerable because of their geographic location: people who live in areas prone to storms, forest fires, floods, or sea level rise. Physical differences put others at risk: people with physical disabilities may be more concerned about their ability to escape or cope with the effects of extreme weather conditions; Children whose nervous systems are still developing are more likely to experience the long-term effects of early trauma. Others are financially, socially, or culturally vulnerable.

Funding allows for a degree of protection, such as air conditioning or emergency power generators, which puts those with low economic status at greater risk from the climate. Social systems that discriminate against some groups can harm them, such as African Americans who have been exiled to less desirable, flood-prone neighborhoods or Latinx farm workers who are forced to work outdoors in increasingly dangerous conditions.

And some cultures, especially those of indigenous peoples, emphasize the importance of the connections between people and nature, so changes in nature can have greater emotional and practical effects on their lives. But even relatively privileged people, from vintners in California to coastal residents in Florida, are feeling the threat posed by climate change.

Mental health problems are real problems. They affect our social relationships, our physical health and our ability to work. Tackling climate change requires that we recognize the full spectrum of the effects and strengthen our mental health infrastructure to provide the resources and support for people in difficulty. Realizing the potential of mental health effects and the ways in which they can affect us all could perhaps help increase our motivation and collective will to address the problem before it gets much, much worse.

Susan Clayton, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the College of Wooster in Ohio. She has published a number of articles on the effects of climate change on mental health and is the lead author of the forthcoming sixth assessment report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Follow her on Twitter: @sdclaytonphd

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buon-sapore · 4 years

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100% of the proceeds of this wine are donated to organizations focused on helping Black and underserved communities to thrive in the world of wine through the work of selected charity organizations, including the Association of African American Vintners Scholarship Fund and Wine Unify.

Available at👉🏼 https://my.boissetcollection.com/goodtaste

This is a limited production wine and only 112 cases were produced.

This wine is non-discountable.

What Unity Signifies: Love, Hope, Unity, Diversity, Equality... These are the guiding principles of our JCB & Boisset Collection of wines, where we believe the world of wine exists to unite us across the table and across the world. We are committed to creating the most inclusive, passionate and inspiring community in the world of wine. This wine, harmonious and balanced on the palate, represents this vision and hope.

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2018 UNITY Cabernet Sauvignon Description 100% of the proceeds of this wine are donated to organizations focused on helping Black and underserved communities to thrive in the world of wine through the work of selected charity organizations, including the Association of African American Vintners Scholarship Fund and Wine Unify. This is a limited production wine and only 112 cases were produced. $25 a bottle. Help provide Love • Hope • Unity • Diversity • Equality. https://my.boissetcollection.com/oinoslogo/wine/unity https://www.instagram.com/p/CFSclgAnEpE/?igshid=14fki3zsu6m2v

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Have Recent Campaigns to Support Black Businesses Actually Impacted Black-Owned Wineries? For Some, Yes

What started as a call for justice for George Floyd, an unarmed black man in Minnesota who was killed by a white police officer in May, has evolved into a movement greater than anyone likely expected: People in every single U.S. state — as well as 18 countries — have taken to the streets to denounce police brutality and to upend the system as we know it, in a quest to establish a new one, a better one that seeks to effectively and equally protect communities that have long suffered racially charged disparities.

More than just flooding cities at Black Lives Matter protests, chanting the names of lost loved ones, and advocating for equality, people are taking action. Petitions were signed by the millions and local governments have been bombarded with calls and emails from residents demanding change, resulting in Democrats introducing new legislation aimed at police brutality and racial injustice. In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed bills banning the use of police chokeholds in addition to ridding the state of a law that allowed officers’ disciplinary records to remain secret. In Minneapolis, where Floyd was killed, council members voted to disband its entire police force to establish a new system of public safety.

But the power of public protest isn’t just shaking up the policing system. Along with those calling for change are dozens of people using their voices and platforms to encourage others to show their solidarity with the Black community by uplifting their businesses, shopping at their stores, ordering from their restaurants, and even drinking their wine.

Within the first two weeks of June, media outlets and wine influencers shared lists highlighting Black-owned wineries, tasting rooms, and wine shops to support right now. And their efforts to raise awareness of the small but growing fleet of Black producers within the U.S. wine industry are already having an impact for some.

Abbey Creek Winery

“It was great to see all the publicity, and it validated my belief that the best consumers are ones that seek to intentionally choose where to spend their dollars,” says Bertony Faustin, owner and winemaker of Abbey Creek Winery in Oregon. “We saw an increase in sales thanks to the intent of the consumers.”

Faustin, who became Oregon’s first-recorded black winemaker after launching Abbey Creek in 2008, has long championed for more representation in the U.S. wine industry, of which fewer than 60 wineries are helmed by Black Americans despite the roughly 11,000 in existence across the country, according to Statista. The staggering lack of Black-owned wineries is one of the reasons why he produced his own documentary, “Red, Wine and Black,” to help change perceptions of Black people within the industry. It’s also why he’s working with kids from the Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center and a local high school to give them a chance to experience the world of wine and to ensure that he’s not Oregon’s first and last Black winemaker.

Phil Long, owner and head winemaker of Longevity Wines in Livermore, Calif., and president of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV), is saddened by the means of which Black-owned wineries are receiving so much buzz as of late, but couldn’t deny the impact social media messages of support was having on his business. He says Longevity has seen a large surge of online orders in recent weeks and the winery’s Instagram is gaining new followers by the hundreds daily since people started paying more attention to Black winemakers. He’s even seen a massive increase of new members joining the AAAV.

“There has been a surge in membership in the last week of 40 percent more members year to date. We’re getting more and more members and inquiries every day,” he says.

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If the online orders aren’t telling, the dwindling supply on shop shelves is. At Bed Vyne, a boutique wine shop in Brooklyn’s Bed Stuy neighborhood, company partner Michael Brooks says not only has online store traffic picked up tremendously in light of the protests and wave of people looking to support Black businesses, but its inventory of wines by Black producers like Andre Mack’s Maison Noir, for instance, is selling out at rapid pace. “We’ve been re-ordering on a weekly basis because so many of them just sell out,” Brooks says.

One of the first wine shops to open in the neighborhood, wine education has always been a top priority at Bed Vyne, along with promotion of the store’s selection of products by Black producers. Brooks says the influx of customers specifically seeking out bottles from Black winemakers is making the shop’s work all the more rewarding.

“This is an opportunity for more Black producers to get recognition they deserve and open the doors for more Black people working in wine,” Brooks says.

There’s still much work to be done in terms of inclusion within the wine industry in the U.S. and on a global scale, but the uptick in awareness and exploration of Black-owned wineries here in the states is a good place to start, and it’s one that winemakers of color hope will last, not to mention, possibly lead to more opportunity.

For Long, he believes the attention surrounding Black wine professionals right now is the gateway for the industry leaders of tomorrow and young people who may not have known a career in wine was even a possibility. While customers can keep the support going by continuing to explore the vast range of wines produced by Black winemakers all across the U.S., the AAAV is making it a point to keep the momentum going through education and sponsorship programs for young Black winemakers-in-the-making. Founded by Edward Lee McDonald in 2002, the non-profit organization is already fostering a community and spreading the word of the wineries it works with — Longevity, Theopolis Vineyards, McBride Sisters, and Vision Cellars, to name a few — but it’s putting a greater emphasis on its educational resources, mentorships, and scholarships, including its partnership with the United Negro College Fund for students hoping to work in wine.

“We’re trying to say that yes, African Americans can do this. We have done it. We do it well. We can do it just as good as anyone else,” Long says.

The article Have Recent Campaigns to Support Black Businesses Actually Impacted Black-Owned Wineries? For Some, Yes appeared first on VinePair.

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source https://vinology1.wordpress.com/2020/06/24/have-recent-campaigns-to-support-black-businesses-actually-impacted-black-owned-wineries-for-some-yes/

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25th ANNIVERSARY ESSENCE FESTIVAL TO BRIDGE CONNECTIVITY, TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE THROUGH AT&T’S HUMANITY OF CONNECTION ACTIVATIONS JULY 5-8 IN NEW ORLEANS

The 2018 ESSENCE Festival® will take place July 5 – 8, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and among the highlights presented by AT&T will include The Humanity of Connection activations to recognize the importance of human connectivity in our everyday lives. The events will feature a who’s who in national Black leadership convening for a party with a purpose to mobilize around critical issues impacting Black women. AT&T’s The Humanity of Connection activations will range from political conversations about the current election cycle, to women’s empowerment, health and wellness, business advancement, technology and more.

The Humanity of Connection Activations are Executive Produced by Tanya Lombard, Head of Multicultural Engagement & Strategic Alliances for AT&T and will include a variety of events including the Humanity of Connection Talks: 25 Years of Essence featuring ESSENCE CEO Michelle Ebanks, ESSENCE Ventures Chairman Richelieu Dennis, ESSENCE Magazine co-founder Ed Lewis, Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of National Action Network and Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League. for AT&T and Executive Producer of the Humanity of Connection series.

2019 AT&T Humanity of Connection Essence Festival Activations

Friday, July 5, 2019

11:15am

AT&T- The Humanity of Connection Talks - 25 Years of Essence Panel featuring Michelle Ebanks, Rev. Al Sharpton, Marc Morial, Rich Dennis and Ed Lewis.

Location: Power Stage Mainstage Convention Center, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA

11:30pm

Essence – AT&T - The Humanity of Connection Kick Off Luncheon – Isiah Thomas, National Basketball Players Association and The Shadow League – “Bubbles & Brunch”

Location: Humanity of Connection House Ritz, 921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA

2:00pm

The Vote 2020 – Essence – AT&T - The Humanity of Connection –For Colored Girls Conversation–Powerstage – Featuring Donna Brazile, Minyon Moore, Leah D. Daughtry and Yolanda Caraway. Moderated by Rev. Al Sharpton

Location: Mainstage Convention Center, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA

3:00-3:25pm

Book signing by the authors of For Colored Girls Featuring Donna Brazile, Minyon Moore, Leah D. Daughtry and Yolanda Caraway.

Location: Powerstage Convention Center, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA

5:00-5:30pm

AT&T- The Humanity of Connection National Action Network Leadership Cocktail Hour

Location: Restaurant August 301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 7013.

Open Press.

6:00pm

Essence – AT&T - The Humanity of Connection National Action Network Leadership

Dinner

Open press.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

4:00pm

The Black Wine Experience: The International Tasting Experience Day 2

Location: The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St, New Orleans – Isaiah Thomas will be present at 4:00 p.m. On Day 2, the excitement of The Experience continues with wines and gourmet goodies from around the world. Join national celebrities and influencers, internationally recognized sommeliers and vintners sharing their faves and insider tips for a superb wine experience. Gifts, prizes, the Bubble Room and the Sweet Suite make for a dazzling day at The Black Wine Experience.

Open Press

5:00-5:30pm

Essence – AT&T - The Humanity of Connection - National Urban League Leadership Cocktail Reception

Location: Restaurant August 301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 7013

Marc Morial will receive the Humanity of Connection Award.

6:00pm

Essence – AT&T - The Humanity of Connection - National Urban League Leadership Dinner –

Location: Restaurant August 301 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA

National Urban League President Marc Morial.

Sunday, July 7, 2019

1:00pm-4:00pm

*AT&T- Humanity of Connection Brunch Strength of a Woman - Mary J. Blige Brunch

Location: Roosevelt Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA

Closed Press

4:00pm

Essence – AT&T - The Humanity of Connection Leadership Dinner

Reception – Closed Press

Location: Restaurant Borgne 601 Loyola Ave | New Orleans, LA

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AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a diversified, global leader in telecommunications, media and entertainment, and technology. It executes in the market under four operating units. WarnerMedia’s HBO, Turner and Warner Bros. divisions are world leaders in creating premium content, operate one of the world’s largest TV and film studios, and own a world-class library of entertainment. AT&T Communications provides more than 100 million U.S. consumers with entertainment and communications experiences across TV, mobile and broadband services. Plus, it serves nearly 3 million business customers with high-speed, highly secure connectivity and smart solutions. AT&T Latin America provides pay-TV services across 11 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, and is the fastest growing wireless provider in Mexico, serving consumers and businesses. Xandr provides marketers with innovative and relevant advertising solutions for consumers around premium video content and digital advertising through its AppNexus platform.

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Essence Communications is the number one media company dedicated to Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 15 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content. With a multi-platform presence in publishing, experiential and online, ESSENCE encompasses its signature magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; as well as live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival. Essence Communications is owned by Essence Ventures, an independent African-American owned company focused on merging content, community and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of women of color.

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NOLADrinks Show – Livermore Valley Wine – Jul20Ep2

On this edition of The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk about the historic Livermore Valley wine region located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We welcome the Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, Chris Chandler, and owner/winemaker of Longevity Wines and President of the Association of African American Vintners, Phil Long.

Pictured above from left – Phil Long, owner/winemaker of Longevity Wines and President of the Association of African American Vintners and Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, Chris Chandler.

NOLADrinks Show – Livermore Valley Wine – Jul20Ep2

We kick-off the show letting you know what’s up on this episode. We also touch on some covid-19 related topics as it relates to the hospitality industry.

Then, we have our featured interview with Chris Chandler, Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, and Phil Long, owner/winemaker of Longevity Wines. Phil is also the President of the Association of African American Vintners.

We discuss the historic Livermore Valley wine region located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Found northeast of San Jose and southeast of Oakland, this special viticultural area has been in the winemaking game since the first half of the 19th century. Chris gives us a brief overview of the region’s history.

Phil and Chris let us know about the terroir and some of the varietals that thrive in the area. This includes many winegrapes that have come into their own in the Livermore Valley in recent years. Of course, we sample some terrific expressions from the region. Phil lets us know about his program at Longevity Wines, as well.

Pictured above – Delicious Livermore Valley Wines tasted for this episode.

Both Chris and Phil stick around for our exclusive podcast-only segment, “Another Shot with NOLADrinks.” We discuss inclusivity in the wine industry including noting the growing numbers of female winemakers in the valley.

Phil, who is one of only a few black winery owners and winemakers, discusses this. Importantly, he lets us know about his involvement in the Association of African American Vintners. Serving as the organization’s current president, he tells us about some of the critical work they do promoting diversity across all aspects of the wine industry.

We close things out with “Parting Shot” on doing your part and taking individual responsibility in a covid world and some thoughts on enforcement connected to the hospitality industry.

The map below shows the location of the Livermore Valley appellation. You can subscribe to, stream, and download The NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias podcast using the links and player at the top of the post.

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We had an amazing time attending the 10th Annual Symposium & Wine Tasting hosted by the Association of African American Vintners #AAAV #AAAVintners The event featured 12 Black winemakers and over 36 varietals of amazing, quality #wine. If you’d like more info about this annual event and/or about how to purchase these #wines, please feel free to contact us. #Cheers #theurbantaste #diversityinwine #blackwinemovement #minoritiesinwine #blackwinemakers #firstladyofwine #winecontentcreator #winetasting #theurbantastelushlife #sonoma #winecountry #napavalley (at SRJC Shone Farm Vineyard)

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noladrinks · 4 years

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Hey All! We're (finally) back with new shows after our summer break! On this edition of The #NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we welcome Mac McDonald and Phil Long of the Association of African American Vintners. We discuss the organization and many ideas connected to African Americans in the wine industry. We have some great stuff coming up soon! As always, we hope everyone is as well as you can be! To see more on this show and get the podcast from your favorite network, please check the link in our bio! Cheers and Be Well You All! . . . . . . #podcast #SustainabilitySeries #NOLA #drinknola #eatnola #imbibe #imbibegram #bartender #bartenderlife #mixologist #mixology #drinkstagram #hospitalityindustry #liquorindustry #inclusivity #diversity #representationmatters #jobtraining #opportunity #wine #winelover #blm #winetasting #instawine #winestagram #lvwinecountry #winecountry #sonoma (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEc41fyl0B1/?igshid=1aobbs6knxzn

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On this edition of The #NOLADrinks Show with Bryan Dias, we talk about the historic Livermore Valley wine region located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Also, we discuss inclusivity in the wine industry. We welcome the Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, Chris Chandler, and owner/ winemaker of Longevity Wines and President of the Association of African American Vintners, Phil Long. To see more about this show and get the podcast from your favorite podcast network, check out the link in our bio! . . . . . . #podcast #wine #winelover #historyofwine #winetime #imbibegram #imbibe #drinkstagram #winetasting #instawine #winepairing #bartender #winemaker #winemaking #winestagram #NOLA #NewOrleans #sommelier #bar #cocktails #vineyard #winegeek #foodandwine #inclusivity #blackbusiness #livermorevalley #livermorevalleywine #winecountry #californiawines (at New Orleans, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDNbUtlFZeT/?igshid=1jk4vvnbw0pue

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Have Recent Campaigns to Support Black Businesses Actually Impacted Black-Owned Wineries? For Some, Yes

Abbey Creek Winery

“There has been a surge in membership in the last week of 40 percent more members year to date. We’re getting more and more members and inquiries every day,” he says.

Ron Essex Photography

“This is an opportunity for more Black producers to get recognition they deserve and open the doors for more Black people working in wine,” Brooks says.

“We’re trying to say that yes, African Americans can do this. We have done it. We do it well. We can do it just as good as anyone else,” Long says.

The article Have Recent Campaigns to Support Black Businesses Actually Impacted Black-Owned Wineries? For Some, Yes appeared first on VinePair.

source https://vinepair.com/articles/campaigns-black-businsesses-wineries/

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Have Recent Campaigns to Support Black Businesses Actually Impacted Black-Owned Wineries? For Some Yes

Abbey Creek Winery

“There has been a surge in membership in the last week of 40 percent more members year to date. We’re getting more and more members and inquiries every day,” he says.

Ron Essex Photography

“This is an opportunity for more Black producers to get recognition they deserve and open the doors for more Black people working in wine,” Brooks says.

“We’re trying to say that yes, African Americans can do this. We have done it. We do it well. We can do it just as good as anyone else,” Long says.

The article Have Recent Campaigns to Support Black Businesses Actually Impacted Black-Owned Wineries? For Some, Yes appeared first on VinePair.

Via https://vinepair.com/articles/campaigns-black-businsesses-wineries/

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Have Recent Campaigns to Support Black Businesses Actually Impacted Black-Owned Wineries? For Some, Yes

Abbey Creek Winery

“There has been a surge in membership in the last week of 40 percent more members year to date. We’re getting more and more members and inquiries every day,” he says.

Ron Essex Photography

“This is an opportunity for more Black producers to get recognition they deserve and open the doors for more Black people working in wine,” Brooks says.

“We’re trying to say that yes, African Americans can do this. We have done it. We do it well. We can do it just as good as anyone else,” Long says.

The article Have Recent Campaigns to Support Black Businesses Actually Impacted Black-Owned Wineries? For Some, Yes appeared first on VinePair.

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Oakland’s Vibrant Wine Scene Features Bottles Made for and by Black Americans

Oakland’s appeal encompasses a cultural cornucopia of food, music, art, and activism. Wine lovers will feel right at home here, too, as a growing network of winemakers in Oakland and the Bay Area is establishing its own identity, apart from its well-established neighbors in Napa and Sonoma.

Along with Oakland’s Urban Wine Trail, which showcases tasting rooms in warehouses in the heart of the city, a subset of Oakland’s wine scene is flourishing in the city’s outskirts. Its sustainably sourced, award-winning wines are made for and by a historically underserved group of drinkers: black Americans.

Black Panthers to Black Vines

In 1966, the Black Panther Party formed in Oakland, Calif. Founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, the political organization’s goals included fighting police brutality against black Americans and establishing independence in black communities. The Black Panther Party officially dissolved in 1982, but it remains an integral part of the city’s legacy and identity.

Since then, Oakland has changed dramatically. The historically black city is one of the most ethnically diverse in the country, but gentrification from Silicon Valley spillover is creating a contrast to the city’s proudly black origins.

The annual Black Vines event showcases black-owned wineries from the Bay Area and beyond. Credit: Black Vines

“Oakland is kind of like the anti-Wakanda,” Shawn Taylor, co-founder of San Francisco’s Black Comix Arts Festival and the The Nerds of Color website, told KQED last year. In the “Black Panther” film, the Wakanda nation never faces imperial oppression and is a global technology leader. Locals say the opposite is true in Oakland. “Technology here is fueling gentrification and the displacement of Oakland’s historic black population,” Sandhya Dirks writes in KQED.

Oakland activists and community leaders are now reclaiming city spaces and celebrating their histories and futures in the city. The Black Joy Parade, which marked its second year on Feb. 24, 2019, is a “hyper-positive” community gathering of black artists, activists, and businesses. Black Vines, founded in 2010, is an organization that showcases black-owned winemakers in the Bay Area and beyond.

“It started as an idea to make the wine tasting experience more comfortable [for African-Americans],” Fern A. Shroud, founder, Black Vines, tells VinePair. It also serves as “a platform for black winemakers to showcase their wines.”

Shroud, herself a Silicon Valley executive, sees similarities between the wine and tech worlds. She hopes Black Vines can bridge “the gap between business, art, and community.”

One of Black Vines’ first participants was Mac MacDonald, founder of Vision Cellars and co-founder of the Association of African American Vintners. “My goal is to get more African-Americans enjoying wine and being knowledgeable,” McDonald told Rolling Out in 2011.

Each year, Black Vines features a 21-ounce commemorative glass. “Some people have long days,” Shroud says. Credit: Black Vines

Fueling the awareness of black-made wines are venues and organizations that showcase their work. “With events such as April Richmond’s Soul of the City and Fern Stroud’s Black Vines, the Oakland community can come out and meet black winemakers from around the Bay Area and country,” V. Sheree Williams, publisher and editor-in-chief of Cuisine Noir Magazine, tells VinePair. “These events are great for introducing the brands to many for the first time.”

“The Oakland urban wine scene is great,” Erik Trinidad, a travel and food writer based in Oakland, says. He likens Oakland’s wine scene to the city as a whole: “Diverse and unpretentious.”

“In my Oakland wine-drinking experience, I’ve been to a winery where Sonoma reds are produced by Brooklyn Jewish transplants [Brooklyn West Winery], and a wine bar with Zins produced by a Californian African-American family,” Trinidad says. “At alaMar, a Michelin-recommended bistro, said Zinfandel pairs well with oysters and ‘90s hip-hop. At Campovida, the neighborhood is gritty — it’s in an industrial park — but the rosé and Pinot Noir are refined.”

Despite the growth and enthusiasm, many believe Oakland has some work to do. “None of the black winemakers have a tasting room in Oakland,” Williams says. Meanwhile, black-owned wineries such as Brown Estate in Napa, Longevity Wines in Livermore, Corner 103 in Sonoma, and J. Moss in Napa have tasting rooms in their respective cities.

Black Winemaking, Present and Future

At the eighth annual Black Vines “mini-festival” on Feb. 23, 2019, there were more than a dozen winemaker participants. Attendees included Paula Harrell of P. Harrell Wines, Theopolis Vineyards founder Theodora Lee, fondly known as “Theo-patra,” and Wachira Wines, an urban winery that offers “Urban Wine Safari” tours and tastings. There were also local artists, jazz musicians, and “culinary artists,” Shroud says. “It sold out completely.”

Its 2019 non-profit partner was BlackFemaleProject, an organization that prepares black women for “the various ‘isms’ in the workplace,” Shroud says.

Word of mouth has fueled Black Vines’ growth. “Every year I hear the same two things: One, ‘I never knew there were black winemakers.’ And two, ‘this is an amazing event, and I want to tell all my friends about it,’” Shroud says. Attendees “come in not knowing what to expect, and leave feeling whole,” she says.

Last year, Black Vines started its partnership with the Black Joy Parade. “It’s all about the ability to provide wine education,” Shroud says. And, she adds, those who skip the parade are “missing a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s a celebration of culture, of pride, of joy, and ultimately, of black future. It’s a wonderful end to Black History Month.”

5 Bottles From Black-Owned Oakland Wineries to Try

McBride Sisters

McBride Sisters Wine (formerly Truvée) was founded in 2010 by Andrea and Robin McBride, half-sisters who met in their 20s after learning they shared a father. Their wines are made with sustainably farmed grapes from both California and New Zealand, where each sister grew up. Look for their New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and New Zealand Sparkling Brut Rosé; Central Coast California Chardonnay and Central Coast California Red Blend; and Black Girl Magic Riesling. The sisters plan to open a tasting room in Oakland in 2019.

P. Harrell Wines

P. Harrell Wines sources its grapes from Sonoma County and creates wines as “a tribute to my family’s legacy,” founder Paula Harrell writes. Current offerings include a 2018 Haight Street Dry Riesling, a Gold Medal winner in the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition; 2017 Three Fifteen Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel; and the 2017 P.J. Rosé.

Theopolis Vineyards

Lawyer-by-day Theodora “Theo-patra” Lee, Esq., wasn’t expecting to launch Theopolis Vineyards in Yorkville, Calif. The brand began when, after a rainy season, the vineyard’s grapes were no longer viable to sell to clients. So, Lee decided to make her own wine and has produced several award-winning brands ever since.

The 2013 Theopolis Vineyards Estate Grown Petite Sirah won three golds – in the 2017 Orange County Commercial Wine Competition, 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition, and 2016 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition.

Free Range Flower Winery

“Wine made from flowers — not grapes” sums up the mission of this organic, sustainable, local Oakland winery. RoseHybiscus, a ruby-red wine made from rose and hibiscus flowers, is its bestseller. “But the lavender sparkling is also amazing,” Shroud says.

Vision Cellars

This award-winning winery established in 1995 specializes in Pinot Noir from Ms. Lil’s Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. According to a 2011 interview, the wines have even been served at the White House. Look for founder Mac McDonald, who also co-founded the Association of African American Vintners, at wine dinners around the city and country — next stop, Alabama.

5 of the Best Black-Owned Oakland Restaurants

alaMar Kitchen and Bar

This Michelin-recommended bistro where guests are encouraged to eat with their hands is “a studied blend of high and low,” East Bay Express wrote in 2014. It melds a nautical theme with classy seafood boils, along with wines made by local black vintners. Location.

Brown Sugar Kitchen

The beloved soul food brunch spot helmed by Chef Tonya Holland of “Top Chef” fame recently relocated to a new location uptown. In the new, 4,000-square-foot space, Holland serves Southern-inspired staples like fried chicken and waffles, gumbo, and shrimp and grits, SFist reports. Another Brown Sugar Kitchen location is debuting at Oakland Airport. Location.

Oeste

A bar and cafe in Old Oakland, Oeste offers dishes and drinks made with fresh, organic, sustainably farmed California ingredients. The women-owned establishment merges Latino and Southern recipes from the families of owners Sandra Davis, Lea Redmond, and Anna Villalobos. The beverage list includes beers from trendy San Francisco outfit Fort Point and wines from Oakland winemaker P. Harrell. It also features a rooftop bar, complete with a green wall nourished with a greywater system. Location.

Souley Vegan

Southern flavors meet fresh herbs and house-mixed spices at vegan soul food spot Souley Vegan. Go for the “zingy” smothered potatoes and tofu scramble, and stay for a local beer or a custom cocktail made with fresh lemons, limes, and berries. Location.

Kingston 11

A favorite of Cuisine Noir’s V. Sheree Williams, this friendly Jamaican joint offers classics like jerk chicken and curried goat paired with signature cocktails, housemade ginger beer, Jamaican sorrel, and limeade. The menu also includes vegan, vegetarian, nut-free, and gluten-free options. The Fern Gully rum bar features the largest rum selection in Oakland, and its cocktail rotation has featured standouts like the Wakanda Punch made with pea flower served during Oakland Cocktail Week in September. Location.

Where to Stay

At press time, Oakland’s city center mainly has chain hotels including several Hilton and Marriott properties. In 2019, the Homage Hotel Group, a company dedicated to black travelers, will debut its Town Hotel.

“When I first had the idea [to open up a hotel], Oakland was at the top of the list,” Damon Lawrence, founder of the Homage Hotel Group, told Essence last year. “There wasn’t a brand that spoke to what Oakland is about and told the story well.” The Homage Hotel Group opened The Moor, a hotel focused on black culture, in New Orleans in 2018.

The Town will have bathrooms stocked with Shea Moisture and black soap, and “everything that caters to your unique black needs,” Essence writes. It will also include a rooftop bar and lounge, and a partnership with alaMar, which will reportedly open a new location inside the hotel.

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