Everybody loves a good wine. All of the following wineries have vegan options. Even better, some are fully vegan. And ALL of them are black-owned wineries. Support small, minority-owned businesses while enjoying your next glass of Cabernet.
As an avid wine enthusiast and advocate for diversity and sustainability, I’ve embarked on a fascinating journey exploring the world of black-owned and vegan wineries. The wine industry, rich in tradition and culture, is undergoing a transformation, embracing inclusivity and ethical practices more than ever before. This shift is not just a win for diversity but also for wine lovers seeking new experiences and flavors.
In this exploration, we dive into the heart of black-owned wineries, understanding their significance in the industry and the unique stories they tell through their wines. Additionally, we unravel the mystery behind vegan wines, a growing trend that aligns with the modern consumer’s desire for ethical and sustainable choices. Join me as we journey through vineyards that champion diversity, innovation, and respect for the environment, offering a sip of something truly extraordinary.
What Are Black-Owned Wineries and Why Do They Matter?
In today’s wine industry, the term “black-owned wineries” signifies vineyards and winemaking businesses primarily owned by individuals of African-American descent. These wineries stand as beacons of progress and diversity in a field historically dominated by a singular demographic. By supporting them, we not only contribute to the economic empowerment of black entrepreneurs but also enrich the wine industry with diverse perspectives and flavors.
Moreover, black-owned wineries serve as important cultural symbols. They challenge stereotypes and promote inclusion within the wine community. Additionally, they often focus on sustainability and community engagement, aligning with broader social values. As we explore these unique enterprises, we delve into a richer, more inclusive world of wine that mirrors the diverse tapestry of society itself.
How Many Black-Owned Wineries Are There in the US?
As a wine enthusiast, I’ve noticed an encouraging trend: the growing presence of black-owned wineries in the US. Although the numbers were once modest, recent years have seen a significant increase. This growth is not just a victory for diversity but also an expansion of the American wine landscape with new flavors and stories.
The exact number fluctuates as new wineries open and others close, but the trajectory is upward. This rise reflects broader movements towards diversity and equity in various sectors. For those of us passionate about wine, this is a heartening development. It signifies a broader acceptance and integration of different cultures and histories into the wine world. Furthermore, the growth of black-owned wineries enriches the American wine scene with unique perspectives and products.
The Rise of Vegan Wine: What You Need to Know
Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, it was surprising to me to learn that not all wines are vegan. The wine-making process often uses animal products, which means many wines don’t align with vegan principles. However, the rise of vegan wine is changing that. Vegan wines use alternative fining agents, ensuring the final product aligns with vegan ethics.
Understanding what makes a wine vegan can be a bit of a journey. However, it’s a rewarding one for those of us committed to ethical consumption. Vegan wines are now more accessible than ever, offering a way for us to enjoy the pleasures of wine without compromising our values. This rise reflects a shift towards more conscious consumerism in the wine industry and beyond.
Is Wine Vegan? Unveiling the Truth
As a vegan, I’ve often been asked, “Is wine vegan?” The answer isn’t as straightforward as one might think. Many wines are processed using animal-derived products, rendering them unsuitable for vegans. However, there’s a growing trend towards vegan-friendly wines, which use plant-based or synthetic fining agents.
Identifying vegan wines requires some research, but it’s becoming easier as more wineries label their wines as vegan. This transparency helps us make informed choices that align with our ethical standards. As more consumers express interest in vegan wines, I’m hopeful that the industry will continue to adapt, making vegan-friendly options more prevalent and accessible.
Top Vegan Wine Brands to Explore
1. Brown Estate
The Brown Estate delivers within and outside of the US. They were founded in 1980 and have a fantastic assortment. For the record, I especially recommend the reds.
1005 Coombs St, Napa, CA 94559
Wine of the times y’all.#justsayin pic.twitter.com/uTraUD92NF
— Brown Estate 🍇🍷 (@brownestate) February 3, 2017
3. Charles Woodson Intercept
Former football player for the Oakland Raiders Charles Woodson created Intercept Wines to create a larger legacy and connect with his fans beyond football. The wine selection is small but incredible. It is also very affordable for the quality.
This wine brand is sold in numerous liquor stores across Southern California as well as available for purchase online.
Thanks for the ❤️ @ABCWineSpirits #interceptwines #buildyourlegend
— Charles Woodson (@CharlesWoodson) September 17, 2020
4. Corner 103
Corner 103 was voted best wine tasting room in the USA. If you aren’t able to visit and experience it, they ship their award winning selection across the country. However, if you can visit, you definitely should. It’s an amazing experience.
103 W. Napa Street Sonoma CA 95476
It’s a sign….that you need to drink more #Corner103 #wine. 😉
📸: @johnfitzco pic.twitter.com/pwt0gPAHvj — Corner 103 (@Corner103) September 8, 2020
5. Darjean Jones Wine
Not only can you purchase individual bottles at Darjean Jones Wine, but you can also join their wine club with a free membership. In addition to membership being free, you also receive your wine at a discount compared with normal retail prices.
There are vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma Coast, as well as the Russian River Valley in California.
Dawna Darjean Jones, Ph.D. ’04, has built a boutique wine business from the ground up. See her wine in @tylerperry’s @nobodysfool. @darjeanjones https://t.co/93MqSovYIv pic.twitter.com/ZvoBsKDcPN
— UC Davis Magazine (@UCDavisMagazine) November 20, 2018
6. Eunice Chiweshe Goldstein Winery
Eunice Chiweshe is Oregon’s very first black female winery owner. This winery is imbued with social and community justice. In fact, every month they choose a new organization to support, from Parkinson’s research to helping at-risk youth.
This is one of the black-owned wineries that takes its commitment to the community seriously, and we love to see it!
1040 Commercial St. Suite A, Astoria, OR 97103
“I Can’t Breathe” #America is forever changed by these words. The #chains of #warring, #destruction and #racism must be replaced by #love and #peace in every corner of our #planet. #WeAreOne #BlackLivesMatter #love #PurposeWine #wine #entrepreneur #eunicechiweshegoldsteinwinery pic.twitter.com/xuPEEoCV7B
— Eunice Chiweshe Goldstein Winery (@EuniceWinery) August 15, 2020
7. Fog Crest Vineyard
Another winery with a wine club, Frog Crest’s award winning wines are absolutely fantastic. They even offer flat-rate shipping across the US.
7606 Occidental Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472
8. Free Range Flower Winery
The Free Range Flower Winery doesn’t use grapes for their wines. Instead, they use flowers! These are unique wines with flavors such as lavender and rose hibiscus. Luckily, they now ship to 38 US states.
#Wine #Vino: Is Flower Wine Ready For PrimeTime? Free Range Flower Winery Aims To Find Out! The Bay Area’s food and wine scene is, of course, world-class and often pretty innovative. A new Oakland winery is producing a vintage like … https://t.co/KM1KfohyG6 via @martindredmond pic.twitter.com/PYay903QLQ
— #Wine Guru🍷 (@RealWineGuru) August 15, 2018
9. J. Moss Wines
Specializing in cabernet sauvignon, J. Moss Wines has a fabulous selection of quality wines. This winery also is family-owned.
901 Enterprise Way, Suite B, Napa, CA 94558
Spotlight Winery J. Moss Wines is proof that some hard work and a passion for beautiful wine can go a long way. #Wine #WInery #NapaValley #JMossWines https://t.co/PdT1mMWjA6 pic.twitter.com/ao6PqKEHVt
— Napa Valley Life Magazine (@NapaValleyLifeM) August 23, 2018
10. Jenny Dawn Cellars
Easily the most chic wine cellar in Kansas, some of the cornerstones of Jenny Dawn Cellars are integrity, perseverance, and hospitality. They offer memberships, venue rental, and shipping of their products.
Jenny Dawn Cellars also offers “wineucation.” This is a series of cookbooks, classes, and podcast about all things wine. These are offered because the company has a passion for spreading knowledge.
703 E. Douglas Ave, Ste 180, Wichita, KS 67202
Treat yourself to Jenny Dawn Cellars wines, delivered to your doorstep! We source grapes and fruit from growers in CA and KS to handcraft premium, and aromatic wines that delight the palate. Shop in KS #JMossWines Shop outside of KS https://t.co/G6mhYqZD1U pic.twitter.com/McXUcKM7rH
— Jenny Dawn Cellars (@jennydawncellar) September 10, 2020
11. L’Objet Noir
L’Objet Noir is run by winemaker Danny Glover. He is a stickler for quality who’s motto is to exemplify grace and kindness. The website offers a large array of options available for purchase and shipping. It also includes the option to join the wine club.
243 East Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Here we are on #laborday walking through and tasting #Zinfandel for the #lobjetwines #lobjetcuvee . No smoke just sunshine and the #grapes taste amazing!!!! #wine @drycreekvalleywines #drycreekvalley pic.twitter.com/FpnwJooBOC
— L’Objet Wines (@pinotnoirdude) September 7, 2020
12. Love Cork Screw
In addition to being delicious, the wines at Love Cork Screw all have a signature heart on the bottle. Adorable!
They offer not only wines, but t-shirts and apparel, and a wine club. Also, they sell fun self care items such as body butters and candles.
My Failed Quest to Find A Black-Owned Wine at America’s Largest Wine Store https://t.co/b6kcwynPcm
— Love Cork Screw (@LoveCorkScrew) July 21, 2020
13. Myx Fusions
This wine brand is owned and created by Nicki Minaj. Her focus is on sweet, fun wines like Moscato’s and sangrias. Of all the black-owned wineries on this list, this one probably has the most recognizable CEO.
Repost @NickiMinaj: More alcohol added to my grape concord blend- @myxfusions #moscato #sangria #wine 13% 🥂🍇
(Find MYX > https://t.co/XxwbgY9wbh) pic.twitter.com/p1IgF1gU6L — MYX Fusions (@MYXFusions) February 11, 2019
14. Okapi Wines
Okapi Wines does not have a tasting room where they are open to the public. However, you can order their decadent wines online or by phone.
4193 BIG RANCH ROAD, NAPA CA 94558
15. Sip and Share Wines
Every one of Sip and Share Wines are completely vegan. Owner Nicole Kearney has a passion for the wine business, and it’s paid off. Moreover, as a result of her passion and hard work, Sip and Share Wines has been named the 2020 Small Business of the Year.
2628 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46203
@sipandsharewine is a boutique winery passionate about creating community with wine for wine lovers overlooked and underrepresented by the wine industry with our diversity of artisanal vegan wines. Our wines are approachable, accessible to all palates and fun to sip and share. pic.twitter.com/zYYxuTeK4m
— Sip & Share Wines🍷 (@sipandsharewine) February 9, 2020
16. Stoney Wines
The great wines at Stoney Wines have been featured in numerous magazines and online publications. Their wide variety of wines are available in the wine club membership as well as individually. In fact, they even have an app you can download.
After a distinguished career in social services and with the mentorship of Berton Faustin Donna Stoney is becoming Oregon’s first black female winemaker.
Stoney Wines debut event is September 7th. Go to https://t.co/LGelkFwyeA for information. pic.twitter.com/vov6g0aakU — Cory Eliason (@CoryEliason4) August 28, 2019
17. Stuyvesant Champagne
Founder M. Robinson has a deep love of champagne, and as a result sells a decadent selection of white wines. They are available for purchase and shipping on the website.
18. Theopolis Vineyards
Theopolis Vineyards offers a large selection of various award-winning wines. They also host events and have a wine club.
32674 Highway 128, Yorkville, CA 95494
Please come join me tonight as I will talking with the #PinkSociety group right here on Twitter at 6pm pacific time. We are going to talk about the coast along with my Symphony and Petite Sirah wines. Looking forward to chatting with you.#wine #womeninwine #blackownedbusinesses pic.twitter.com/htziZeXdIV
— Theopolis Vineyards (@TheopolisV) September 17, 2020
19. Tympany Vineyards
Offering a delightful array of cabernet sauvignon, Tympany Vineyards has a strong focus on giving back to the community. They have donated over $60,000 to various causes listed on their website. This includes Room to Read and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
185 Spur Ridge Ct, Healdsburg, CA 95448
#ShowMeYourBottle #Healdsburg #PlazaTuesdayNight What are the locals drinking? Tympany Vineyards pic.twitter.com/1Jej31s9RE
— Jolene Patterson (@jolenespatter) June 19, 2014
20. Wade Cellars
Wade Cellars has a fantastic selection of rose and white wines. Additionally, this is the second of the black-owned wineries on this list owned by athletes.
Athlete Dwayne Wade joined forces with winemaker Jayson Pahlmeyer to create this brand. These wines are available in various liquor stores throughout Florida as well as online.
There is still time to order @DWadeCellars by @DwyaneWade All of this for $79 !! (Shipping included)
Order Here:https://t.co/tpInTKaP5y pic.twitter.com/zIKr9Dx9QI — Will Blackmon 🍷 (@WillBlackmon) September 17, 2020
21. Zafa Wines
Zafa Wines has a great collection of delicious, casual wines that feel accessible to the not-so-fancy wine lovers. No fining, filtering, or additives means that these wines are completely vegan.
Zafa is more than owned by a woman of color. Their business also makes a point of employing women of color at all levels of the business. With this, they hope to build up a demographic that is not often represented in the world of wine.
266 Pine Street Suite 122 Burlington, Vermont
A pretty solid roundup of Black owned wine brands. Two of my favs mentioned too: @TheopolisV and #ZafaWines. #blackownedwine https://t.co/rRm4J3CRQn
— Black Girls Drink (@BlackGirlsDrink) August 11, 2020
Our journey through the realms of black-owned and vegan wineries has been one of discovery, learning, and enjoyment. By supporting these wineries, we not only indulge in unique and exquisite wines but also contribute to a more inclusive and ethical wine industry. The stories behind these bottles enrich our understanding and appreciation of wine, connecting us more deeply to the communities and principles behind them.
As we continue to explore the diverse and evolving landscape of wine, let’s remain committed to making choices that reflect our values and enhance our experiences. I encourage you to seek out and support black-owned and vegan wineries, expanding your wine horizons while contributing to positive change in the industry.
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