Earl Stevens Sweet Red is a smooth California red blend built for easygoing enjoyment. The wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Zinfandel and Syrah, giving it a fruit-forward profile with ripe berry aromas and a sweet, jammy palate. It is approachable enough for new red-wine drinkers while still offering enough California character for fans of plush, sweeter red blends. Produced under Earl Stevens Selections, the brand connects craft wine culture with the entrepreneurial vision of Earl “E-40” Stevens, whose company is documented as 100% Black-owned.
Product Details
Spirit Type: Wine
Style: Sweet Red Blend
ABV: 12.0%
Country / Region of Origin: United States / California
Palate: Jammy, juicy, and sweet, with fruit-forward red blend character.
Finish: Balanced and smooth.
Meet the Founder
Earl “E-40” Stevens is a platinum recording artist, author, and entrepreneur from Vallejo, California. He founded Interactions and Transactions, Inc. in 2013, a 100% Black-owned California corporation created to develop and produce beverage alcohol brands across wine, beer, and spirits. Earl Stevens Selections reflects his long-running interest in wine and his ties to Northern California, with the brand noting that its wines are vinted and bottled in Napa, California. His broader portfolio includes wines, cognac, vodka, gin, bourbon, tequila, and beer, making him a major Black-owned craft beverage entrepreneur.
FAQs
Is Earl Stevens Sweet Red a Black-owned wine brand?
Yes. Earl “E-40” Stevens founded Interactions and Transactions, Inc., which is documented as a 100% Black-owned California corporation behind his beverage portfolio.
What does Earl Stevens Sweet Red taste like?
It has aromas of blackberry, cherry, and strawberry, with a jammy, juicy, sweet palate and balanced finish.
Is this wine better for sipping or mixing?
Earl Stevens Sweet Red is best served chilled or slightly chilled as an easy-sipping sweet red, and it also works well for casual gatherings, gifting, and fruit-forward wine cocktails.
Where do you ship?
We ship to most U.S. states, except MI, UT, SD, and TN. Orders typically process within 2–3 business days. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.