Collection: Black-Owned Wine Brands

Violet’s Paradise The Veraison Project Sparkling Brut is a lively Russian River Valley sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and a small touch of Sauvignon Blanc.

It brings lemon tart, roasted almond, spice, peach, guava, fine bubbles, and a clean festive finish.

Product Details

• Product Type: Sparkling Wine
• Style: Sparkling Brut
• Region: Russian River Valley, California
• Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Lemon tart, roasted almond, spice, peach, and guava.
• Palate: Bright fruit, lively bubbles, and a polished sparkling texture.
• Finish: Clean, festive, and refreshing.
• Flavor Profile: Bright, nutty, fruit-forward, and sparkling.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled with seafood, fried chicken, brunch dishes, cheese boards, or salty snacks.

What Makes It Special

This sparkling Brut blends classic sparkling grapes with a small touch of Sauvignon Blanc for extra brightness.

The 2023 Maison Noir “In Sheep’s Clothing” Cabernet Sauvignon is a ripe, balanced red from Central Washington. It delivers cassis, blueberry, black cherry, dried herbs, and a touch of wood smoke — easy at first sip, with more structure and depth as it opens up.

A good everyday Cabernet for steak nights, burgers, and anyone who wants fruit with structure rather than heavy oak.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Central Washington
• Producer: Maison Noir Wines
• Best For: Steak, burgers, hearty pasta, grilled meats

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, blueberry, black cherry, and dried herbs with a hint of wood smoke
• Palate: Ripe and fruit-forward at first, revealing more structure and depth with time in the glass
• Finish: Clean and balanced
• Flavor Profile: A balanced, fruit-driven Washington Cabernet with enough structure to hold its own with food. Approachable without being simple.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Pairs well with grilled steak, lamb, burgers, and hearty pasta dishes. Give it a few minutes in the glass to open up.

What Makes It Special

Maison Noir Wines is a Black-owned wine brand from Portland, Oregon, founded by winemaker Andre Hueston Mack. “In Sheep’s Clothing” is one of the brand’s signature labels — named to suggest something that surprises you once you sit with it. Central Washington’s warm days and cool nights produce Cabernet with natural ripeness and good acidity.

The 2022 Imperial 94 Cabernet Sauvignon is a structured Maryland red from Prince George’s County. It brings blackberry, black cherry, dark plum, and subtle spice in a smooth Cabernet profile — bold enough for dinner, approachable enough for anyone still finding their footing with red wine.

Good with steak, lamb, burgers, and roasted vegetables. A wine that carries new-generation energy from a young Maryland brand with real ambition.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Prince George’s County, Maryland
• Best For: Steak, lamb, burgers, roasted vegetables

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Blackberry, black cherry, and dark plum with subtle spice
• Palate: Smooth and structured with dark fruit and approachable tannins
• Finish: Clean with lasting fruit depth
• Flavor Profile: A smooth, fruit-forward Maryland Cabernet Sauvignon with good structure. Bold enough for a hearty meal, approachable for newer red wine drinkers.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Good with grilled steak, lamb, burgers, and roasted vegetables.

What Makes It Special

Imperial 94 was founded by Brian Kelley, Jamaal Dubose, and Tre Henderson — named for their birth year, 1994 — as a Maryland wine brand carrying that same forward-looking energy. The Cabernet is crafted in Prince George’s County, a growing wine community in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The 2023 Maison Noir “In Sheep’s Clothing” Pinot Grigio is a crisp, bright white wine from Central Washington. It brings green apple, ripe pear, lemon zest, white flowers, and a clean mineral finish — easy to pour and still with enough personality to hold your attention.

Good for seafood, salads, brunch, and warm-weather meals. A reliable, straightforward white wine with a little more character than typical grocery store Pinot Grigio.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Pinot Grigio
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Central Washington
• Producer: Maison Noir Wines
• Best For: Seafood, salads, brunch, warm-weather drinking

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Green apple, pear, lemon zest, and white flowers
• Palate: Crisp and light-bodied with bright acidity and a clean mineral note
• Finish: Clean and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: A bright, fruit-forward Pinot Grigio with floral lift and mineral character. Fresh and easy to pair with food.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 44–48°F. Good alongside oysters, grilled shrimp, salads, goat cheese, or lighter pasta dishes.

What Makes It Special

Maison Noir Wines is a Black-owned wine brand from Portland, Oregon, founded by winemaker Andre Hueston Mack. The brand is known for approachable, well-made wines with a distinct personality — and names like “In Sheep’s Clothing” that reflect that spirit. This Pinot Grigio is sourced from Central Washington’s warm days and cool nights, which give it the natural acidity and freshness that makes the style work.

The 2023 Violet’s Paradise Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a structured, aromatic red from Sonoma County’s Moon Mountain District AVA. It brings violet, black pepper, cherry, boysenberry, black raspberry, and a mineral-driven finish — refined without being restrained, with savory depth and a lifted, elegant profile.

A good fit for those who enjoy reds with perfume and structure. Good with roasted chicken, pork, lamb, and mushroom-forward dishes.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Franc
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Monte Rosso Vineyard, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
• Best For: Roasted chicken, pork, lamb, mushroom dishes, structured red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Violet, black pepper, cherry, and boysenberry with a lift of fresh herbs
• Palate: Structured and aromatic with black raspberry, mineral notes, and savory depth
• Finish: Mineral-driven and persistent
• Flavor Profile: An elegant, mountain-grown Cabernet Franc with aromatic complexity and firm structure. The kind of wine that rewards attention.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–64°F. Decant 20–30 minutes. Good with roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, lamb, mushroom risotto, or lighter charcuterie.

What Makes It Special

Violet’s Paradise sources from the Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District AVA — one of the most storied vineyard sites in California, with volcanic red soils and a high elevation that produces wines with distinctive structure and minerality. Cabernet Franc thrives here, bringing the variety’s signature floral and pepper character in a fully realized form.

The 2023 Violet’s Paradise Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, refined mountain red from Sonoma County’s Moon Mountain District AVA. It delivers dark cherry, raspberry, spiced plum, chocolate, violets, licorice, and cracked black pepper with a mountain structure and fine tannins that give it both presence now and room to age.

A good fit for celebrations, gifting, steak dinners, and Cabernet drinkers who want something with real depth. Decanting is recommended.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Monte Rosso Vineyard, Moon Mountain District AVA, Sonoma County, California
• Best For: Steak, lamb, celebrations, gifting, cellaring

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark cherry, raspberry, violets, and spiced plum with a chocolate and licorice undercurrent
• Palate: Full-bodied with fine tannins and mountain structure — dark fruit, cracked black pepper, and depth that builds mid-palate
• Finish: Long and structured with a savory, mineral close
• Flavor Profile: A bold, complex Sonoma mountain Cabernet with serious structure and age potential. Both impressive now and worth holding.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 62–65°F. Decant 30–45 minutes before serving. Good with grilled steak, lamb, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses.

What Makes It Special

Violet’s Paradise sources from the Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District AVA — a high-elevation site known for volcanic red soils, warm days, and cool nights that produce wines with exceptional concentration and structure. This is a small-production, terroir-driven Cabernet that reflects the vineyard’s character directly.

The 2022 LaShellé Roussanne is a textured, expressive white wine from Washington State’s White Bluffs AVA in the Columbia Valley. It brings floral aromatics, baked apple, poached pear, and a soft spice note that give it more depth than a simple everyday white.

A good pick when you want a white wine with body but not heaviness. Works well with roast chicken, creamy pasta, or richer fish dishes.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Roussanne
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: White Bluffs AVA, Columbia Valley, Washington
• Best For: Roast chicken, creamy pasta, rich fish dishes, white wine with more body

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Floral aromatics with baked apple and a hint of spice
• Palate: Textured and expressive — poached pear, apple, and a soft spice note with good body
• Finish: Balanced and satisfying
• Flavor Profile: A fuller-bodied white with floral aromatics and orchard fruit depth. More texture than a typical Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio without feeling heavy.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 48–52°F. Good alongside roast chicken, creamy pasta, pork, or richer fish preparations. Also enjoyable on its own as an evening pour.

What Makes It Special

LaShellé Wines sources from designated AVAs in Washington State, focusing on single-vineyard sites with distinct terroir. Roussanne is relatively rare in Washington — the White Bluffs AVA’s conditions bring out the grape’s characteristic floral depth and orchard fruit richness in a style that feels both expressive and balanced.

The 2023 LaShellé Rattlesnake Hills AVA Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, citrus-forward white wine from Washington State’s Yakima Valley. It brings lemon, grapefruit, green apple, and clean acidity that keeps the wine fresh and direct from first sip to finish.

A strong pick for seafood nights, summer salads, and anyone who wants a white wine that is clean and bright without being sharp. Pairs especially well with goat cheese, grilled fish, and green salads.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2023
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Yakima Valley, Washington
• Best For: Seafood, salads, goat cheese, patio drinking, weeknight dinners

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Citrus blossom, grapefruit, lemon zest, and green apple
• Palate: Crisp and light-bodied with bright acidity — lemon, lime, and a clean herbal note
• Finish: Clean and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: Zesty and citrus-forward with a bright, palate-waking finish. An easy everyday white for warm weather and lighter meals.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 45–48°F. Best alongside oysters, shrimp, grilled fish, goat cheese, or a fresh green salad.

What Makes It Special

LaShellé Wines sources from single-vineyard sites in Washington’s designated AVAs. The Rattlesnake Hills AVA sits within the Yakima Valley and is known for warm days, cool nights, and volcanic basalt soils — conditions that bring natural brightness and crisp acidity to white wines like this Sauvignon Blanc.

The 2022 LaShellé Sangiovese is a bright, savory red from Washington State’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA in the Yakima Valley. It brings cherry, blackberry, mineral notes, and savory earth with enough acidity to keep each sip fresh — structured but still easy at the table.

A good bottle for people who like reds with lift instead of heavy oak and sweetness. Works well with pasta, pizza, roasted chicken, and weeknight dinners where the wine needs to work with the food.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Sangiovese
• Vintage: 2022
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Yakima Valley, Washington
• Best For: Pasta, pizza, roasted chicken, grilled vegetables, food-friendly red wine

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cherry, blackberry, and mineral notes with savory earth undertones
• Palate: Bright and structured with good acidity and food-friendly character
• Finish: Fresh and clean
• Flavor Profile: A bright, savory Washington Sangiovese with cherry and mineral character. More lift than oak — built for the dinner table.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 58–62°F. Good with pasta, pizza, roasted chicken, and lighter meat dishes. Also enjoyable as a casual evening pour.

What Makes It Special

LaShellé Wines sources from designated AVAs in Washington State, focusing on single-vineyard sites with distinct terroir. Sangiovese is less common in Washington than Cabernet or Merlot, which makes this expression from the Rattlesnake Hills AVA a distinctive find — showing how Washington’s warm days and cool nights suit the variety’s need for acidity and structure.

2025 Aslina Ndubs Rosé is a fruit-forward Tempranillo rosé from Stellenbosch, South Africa, made by Ntsiki Biyela as part of Aslina’s easygoing Ndubs range.

It brings sweet melon, fresh strawberry, bright berry, ripe melon, and refreshing acidity for chilled warm-weather pours, light meals, and good company.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Rosé
• Grape: Tempranillo
• Vintage: 2025
• Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet melon, fresh strawberry, and a subtle earthy undertone.
• Palate: Lively and fruit-forward with bright berry, ripe melon, and refreshing acidity.
• Finish: Clean, easy, and lightly satisfying.
• Flavor Profile: Fruit-forward, fresh, melon-toned, and bright.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled with light meals, salads, seafood, snacks, or on its own as a warm-weather rosé.

What Makes It Special

Tempranillo is a less common rosé grape, giving this bottle a flavorful red-fruit profile with a fresh South African expression.

The 2025 Aslina Ndubs Red Blend is an earthy, fruit-forward red from the Western Cape of South Africa. Made from 91% Pinotage and 9% Shiraz, hand-picked in March, fermented in stainless steel, and bottled in June — it is built for everyday moments, good food, and sharing.

A casual, approachable red wine that reflects its South African origins with honesty and warmth. Good with grilled meats, hearty stews, and casual gatherings.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• Vintage: 2025
• Country of Origin: South Africa
• Region: Western Cape
• Grapes: 91% Pinotage, 9% Shiraz
• Best For: Grilled meats, hearty stews, casual gatherings, everyday red wine

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Earthy and fruit-forward with the Pinotage character coming through
• Palate: Medium-bodied with good fruit depth and approachable structure
• Finish: Warm and satisfying
• Flavor Profile: A fruit-forward, earthy South African red built for everyday drinking. 91% Pinotage with 9% Shiraz — honest, approachable, and made to share.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–64°F. Good with grilled meats, braised dishes, hearty stews, or as a casual dinner pour.

What Makes It Special

Aslina Wines was founded by Ntsiki Biyela, who is recognized as the first Black female winemaker in South Africa. The Ndubs range — named after her nickname — is inspired by her childhood memories and built for everyday moments, not just special occasions. This 2025 Red Blend carries that spirit directly: fruity, earthy, and made to be enjoyed freely.

The 2025 Aslina Ndubs White Blend is a fresh, fruit-forward white wine from the Western Cape of South Africa. Made from 98% Chenin Blanc and 2% Sauvignon Blanc — hand-picked at peak ripeness, fermented in stainless steel, and bottled in May — it is clean, approachable, and built for everyday drinking.

Summer in a glass. Good for warm weather, good food, and easy conversation. Serve chilled.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: White Blend
• Vintage: 2025
• Country of Origin: South Africa
• Region: Western Cape
• Grapes: 98% Chenin Blanc, 2% Sauvignon Blanc
• Best For: Warm-weather drinking, seafood, brunch, casual gatherings

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fruity and fresh — orchard fruit and a clean, inviting aroma
• Palate: Bright and fruit-forward with good acidity and a light, approachable body
• Finish: Fresh and clean
• Flavor Profile: A fruity, unpretentious white blend driven by Chenin Blanc. Fresh, light, and built for everyday enjoyment in any season.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 44–48°F. Good with seafood, grilled chicken, light pasta, salads, or on its own as a casual pour.

What Makes It Special

Aslina Wines was founded by Ntsiki Biyela, recognized as the first Black female winemaker in South Africa. The Ndubs range is named after her nickname and is built for everyday drinking — accessible, honest, and rooted in South African terroir. The 2025 Ndubs White is hand-picked from the Western Cape and made with minimal intervention to keep the fruit fresh and true to its origins.

NV BIDO Sparkling Brut is a dry sparkling wine from France’s Loire Valley, created by entrepreneur Nneka Ihim and rooted in the BIDO name, an Igbo word meaning begin.

Made in a traditional-method sparkling style, it offers fine bubbles, creamy texture, subtle fruit, floral notes, and an elegant clean finish.

Product Details

• Product Type: Sparkling Wine
• Style: Brut, Méthode Traditionnelle
• Region: Loire Valley, France
• Blend: 80% Airen, 20% Macabeo

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Subtle fruit and floral notes.
• Palate: Creamy, smooth, and balanced with fine bubbles.
• Finish: Clean, elegant, and persistent.
• Flavor Profile: Dry, creamy, floral, and elegant.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled as an aperitif or with oysters, light appetizers, cured meats, cheeses, and brunch dishes.

What Makes It Special

BIDO brings Loire Valley sparkling wine into a clean Brut style with fine bubbles and a name rooted in new beginnings.

NV BIDO Sparkling Brut Rosé is a dry sparkling rosé from France’s Loire Valley with red berry notes, lively bubbles, and a clean crisp finish.

It is bright, fruit-forward, and refreshing, making it a good match for brunch, light appetizers, seafood, fruit-based desserts, and milestone moments.

Product Details

• Product Type: Sparkling Wine
• Style: Brut Rosé
• Region: Loire Valley, France

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Red berry notes with a fresh sparkling lift.
• Palate: Vibrant, fruity, and balanced with refreshing bubbles.
• Finish: Clean, crisp, and lingering.
• Flavor Profile: Dry, berry-forward, bright, and sparkling.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled with light appetizers, seafood, brunch fare, or fruit-based desserts.

What Makes It Special

BIDO’s Brut Rosé adds fresh red berry character to a dry Loire Valley sparkling style.

Raspberry Peach Wine by Vibin' With Val is a sweet, fruit-forward wine with ripe peach, bright raspberry, and a clean, lingering finish.

This wine is a good fit for drinkers who enjoy juicy stone-fruit flavor with a little berry tang. Serve it well chilled for brunch, picnics, pool days, or an easy spritzer when you want something lively and approachable.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Sweet raspberry peach fruit wine
• Best For: Brunch, picnics, pool days, spritzers, punches, and casual sipping

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe peach and bright raspberry
• Palate: Smooth stone-fruit sweetness balanced by raspberry tang
• Finish: Light, clean, and lingeringly sweet
• Flavor Profile: Sweet, juicy, bright, and fruit-forward

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled on its own or use it in a spritzer or fruit-forward punch. It fits brunch spreads, picnic food, fresh fruit, and relaxed warm-weather gatherings.

What Makes It Special

The peach-and-raspberry combination brings round stone-fruit sweetness together with bright berry tang. The result is flavorful without being complicated and easy to serve for a group.

Vibin’ With Val’s Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing white wine with zesty citrus and herbaceous notes. It has clean acidity and a bright, aromatic profile that makes it a natural choice for warm weather and lighter fare.

Good for casual evenings, outdoor dining, and anyone who enjoys a clean, food-friendly white wine. Serve chilled alongside seafood, salads, or light vegetables.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Sauvignon Blanc
• Country of Origin: United States
• Best For: Seafood, salads, light vegetables, warm-weather drinking

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Zesty citrus and fresh herbaceous aromas
• Palate: Bright and crisp with clean acidity
• Finish: Clean and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: A bright, citrus-forward Sauvignon Blanc from a Black-owned wine brand. Crisp, clean, and easy to pair with food.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 44–48°F. Good with shrimp, grilled fish, green salads, goat cheese, or light pasta.

What Makes It Special

Vibin’ With Val is a Black-owned wine brand led by women, with a collection built around approachable, well-made wines. The Sauvignon Blanc is a clean, reliable everyday white wine — a crisp, food-friendly bottle that delivers on its promise.

Vibin’ With Val’s Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied, dry red wine with rich dark fruit flavors and a structured tannic backbone. It is an assertive, classic Cabernet expression from a Black-owned wine brand — a good choice for red wine lovers who want serious character without compromise.

Good with hearty meals, grilled meats, and aged cheeses. A satisfying everyday Cabernet from a women-led brand.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Country of Origin: United States
• Best For: Grilled meats, hearty stews, aged cheeses, serious red wine drinkers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich dark fruit aromas
• Palate: Full-bodied and dry with dark fruit flavors and a firm tannic structure
• Finish: Structured and persistent
• Flavor Profile: A classic, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with dark fruit and firm tannins. Dry and structured — built for food pairing and red wine enthusiasts.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Give it a few minutes to breathe. Good with grilled steak, braised meats, lamb, and aged cheeses.

What Makes It Special

Vibin’ With Val is a Black-owned wine brand led by women, building a collection of approachable yet well-made wines for everyday enjoyment. The Cabernet Sauvignon is the bold anchor of the lineup — a classic varietal expression for drinkers who know what they like.

Blood Orange Wine by Vibin' With Val is a sweet citrus fruit wine with juicy blood orange, ripe peach, crisp apple, and a clean finish.

This wine is a good fit for drinkers who enjoy bright citrus flavor and easy, fruit-forward pours. Serve it well chilled for brunch, sangria, cocktails, or warm-weather gatherings when you want something sweet and refreshing.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Sweet blood orange fruit wine
• Best For: Brunch, sangria, cocktails, warm-weather gatherings, and chilled sipping

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Juicy blood orange, ripe peach, and crisp apple
• Palate: Sweet citrus fruit balanced by bright tang and apple freshness
• Finish: Refreshing, fruity, and clean
• Flavor Profile: Sweet, citrus-forward, juicy, and bright

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled or over ice. Use it in sangria or a brunch cocktail, and pair it with fruit, light appetizers, spicy dishes, or citrus-forward desserts.

What Makes It Special

The mix of blood orange, peach, and apple gives this wine a layered fruit profile with both sweetness and bright citrus tang. It is easy to serve on its own and flexible enough for simple cocktails.

Diablo Rojo is the Date Night Wine from Vibin’ With Val — a smooth, off-dry red with an approachable profile that sits between a medium-full-bodied Merlot and a richer fruit-forward red. Dark fruit flavors, gentle tannins, and just a touch of sweetness make it easy to pour and easy to enjoy.

A good fit for a special evening in, casual gifting, and anyone who wants a smooth red wine that does not demand too much attention. The off-dry sweetness makes it accessible for a wide range of palates.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• Country of Origin: United States
• Best For: Date night, casual gifting, smooth red wine drinkers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense dark fruit aromas
• Palate: Smooth and off-dry with dark fruit flavors and gentle tannins
• Finish: Warm and approachable with a touch of sweetness
• Flavor Profile: A smooth, off-dry red blend with dark fruit character and gentle tannins. Approachable for both casual drinkers and those new to red wine.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 58–62°F. Good on its own as an evening pour, alongside lighter meats, or as a casual gift for a wine drinker with a sweeter palate.

What Makes It Special

Vibin’ With Val is a Black-owned wine brand led by women. Diablo Rojo — or “Date Night Wine” — is the brand’s most romantic option: smooth, off-dry, and designed for a relaxed evening rather than a technical tasting. If you want something that pours easily and drinks pleasantly, this is it.

The Vibin’ With Val Zinfandel Syrah Red Blend is a bold, full-bodied red wine that brings together the ripe, peppery spice of Zinfandel with the rich dark fruit of Syrah. The result is a wine with serious depth, concentrated flavor, and a long, complex finish.

A hearty red for those who enjoy big, bold reds with intensity and structure. Good with grilled meats, barbecue, and dishes that can stand up to a wine with character.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend (Zinfandel/Syrah)
• Country of Origin: United States
• Best For: Barbecue, grilled meats, hearty stews, bold red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Ripe fruit, peppery spice, and dark berry aromatics
• Palate: Full-bodied with concentrated dark fruit, spice, and intense flavor depth
• Finish: Long and complex
• Flavor Profile: A bold, full-bodied red blend that combines Zinfandel’s peppery spice with Syrah’s dark fruit richness. Concentrated and satisfying.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 62–65°F. Let it breathe a few minutes before pouring. Good with barbecue ribs, grilled steak, braised meats, and strong cheeses.

What Makes It Special

Vibin’ With Val is a Black-owned wine brand led by women. The Zinfandel Syrah blend takes two bold grape varieties and lets them do what they do best together — a wine for drinkers who know they want something full and robust.

Love Cork Screw “Head Over Heals” Riesling is a semi-sweet white wine from Lake Michigan, Michigan. It has a captivating aroma of lemon and grapefruit, a smooth and delightfully crisp body, and enough sweetness to make it one of Love Cork Screw’s most popular wines.

Good for sweet-wine lovers, brunch pours, and anyone who enjoys a lighter, fruit-forward white wine. Pairs well with sharp cheeses and dried fruit desserts.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Riesling
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Lake Michigan, Michigan
• Best For: Brunch, cheese boards, desserts, casual sipping

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Lemon and grapefruit — bright and citrus-forward
• Palate: Smooth and crisp with semi-sweet fruit character
• Finish: Clean and refreshing with a hint of sweetness
• Flavor Profile: A semi-sweet Michigan Riesling with bright citrus aromatics and a smooth, approachable body. Popular with those who prefer a touch of sweetness in their white wine.

How to Enjoy

Serve well chilled between 44–48°F. Pairs well with sharp cheeses, dried fruit, light desserts, and brunch fare. Good on its own as a casual afternoon pour.

What Makes It Special

Love Cork Screw was founded by Chrishon Lampley, a wine industry entrepreneur on a mission to make wine more inclusive and welcoming. As Vice President of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV), she works to increase representation of Black professionals in the wine industry. “Head Over Heals” is one of the brand’s most beloved wines — a semi-sweet Riesling built to win over anyone who thinks they don’t like white wine.

Love Cork Screw “We’re Movin On Up” Cabernet Sauvignon is a smooth California red with dark cherries and ripe berry aromas. It pairs naturally with a succulent steak, hearty beef stew, pot roast, grilled veal, or lamb — a versatile Cabernet built for the dinner table.

A good everyday bottle from a Black-owned wine brand that built its mission around making wine accessible and welcoming to more people.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: California
• Best For: Steak, pot roast, hearty beef dishes, grilled meats, red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark cherries and ripe dark berry aromas
• Palate: Smooth and fruit-forward with classic California Cabernet character
• Finish: Smooth and satisfying
• Flavor Profile: A smooth, fruit-forward California Cabernet Sauvignon with dark cherry and ripe berry character. An approachable everyday red that works across a wide range of food pairings.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Good with steak, pot roast, braised beef, grilled veal, lamb, and hearty dinner fare.

What Makes It Special

Love Cork Screw was founded by Chrishon Lampley, who serves as Vice President of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV). The brand was built to make wine more inclusive, welcoming, and representative of a broader community of drinkers — and “We’re Movin On Up” reflects that spirit directly.

The 2024 Lampley Pinot Grigio is a crisp, expressive white wine sourced from two of Michigan’s most respected cool-climate regions — the Lake Michigan Shore and Leelanau Peninsula AVAs. It highlights the vibrant acidity and fruit purity that Pinot Grigio produces in cool growing conditions.

A natural fit for brunch, seafood, and lighter warm-weather meals. Easy to drink and approachable for any level of wine experience.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Pinot Grigio
• Vintage: 2024
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Lake Michigan Shore AVA and Leelanau Peninsula AVA, Michigan
• Best For: Brunch, seafood, light pasta, warm-weather drinking

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh fruit and floral aromatics from cool-climate Michigan growing conditions
• Palate: Crisp and expressive with vibrant acidity and clean fruit purity
• Finish: Bright and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: A crisp, fruit-forward Michigan Pinot Grigio with good acidity and a clean finish. Easy to enjoy on its own or with food.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 44–48°F. Good alongside oysters, grilled fish, light pasta, salads, or as a brunch pour.

What Makes It Special

The Lampley brand sources from two of Michigan’s most recognized wine-growing AVAs — the Lake Michigan Shore and Leelanau Peninsula — both known for producing white wines with distinctive acidity and freshness thanks to their proximity to Lake Michigan’s moderating influence on temperatures.

Love Cork Screw “Good Times, Good Friends” Pinot Grigio is a medium-bodied white wine from Michigan’s Lake Michigan Shore. It brings crisp apple and pear character, a smooth body, and an approachable flavor profile that makes it easy to enjoy at gatherings, dinners, and casual occasions.

A reliable, food-friendly white wine that works for a wide range of palates and situations. Serve chilled alongside seafood, light pasta, or good company.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Pinot Grigio
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Lake Michigan Shore, Michigan
• Best For: Gatherings, seafood, light pasta, casual drinking

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh apple and pear aromas
• Palate: Medium-bodied with crisp apple and pear character and a clean, smooth finish
• Finish: Clean and refreshing
• Flavor Profile: A smooth, fruit-forward Michigan Pinot Grigio. Approachable and easy to pair — a good choice for groups with varied wine preferences.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 44–48°F. Good with grilled fish, light pasta, seafood, chicken, or as an easy pour at social gatherings.

What Makes It Special

Love Cork Screw was founded by Chrishon Lampley, who built the brand with a mission to make wine more inclusive and accessible. The “Good Times, Good Friends” Pinot Grigio lives up to that mission — it is approachable, crowd-friendly, and an easy choice for any occasion.

Note: The current product title includes an extraneous reference to “THE SMITH Rosé 2022” — this is a data anomaly and does not reflect the product contents. This is a Pinot Grigio.

The NV Rose Garden Red Blend is a full-bodied, smooth red sourced from 25-year-old vines grown in the warm Mediterranean climates of Spain and the South of France. Made from Tempranillo and Grenache, it brings intense red fruit aromas with cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorn on the palate — rich and satisfying with supple tannins on the finish.

A crowd-pleasing red with Old World character. Good for wine drinkers who appreciate fruit-forward reds with a spiced finish. Pairs well with a wide range of dishes.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• Country of Origin: Spain / France
• Grapes: Tempranillo, Grenache
• Vine Age: 25-year-old vines
• Best For: Grilled meats, hearty stews, cheese boards, casual entertaining

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense red fruit aromas with aromatic spice
• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth with red fruit, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorn
• Finish: Rich with supple tannins
• Flavor Profile: A fruit-forward, spiced Mediterranean red blend with depth from 25-year-old Tempranillo and Grenache vines. Rich and smooth — a versatile bottle for a range of occasions.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Good with grilled meats, hearty stews, lamb, roasted vegetables, and cheese boards.

What Makes It Special

Rose Garden sources from 25-year-old vines grown in low-yield plots in the Mediterranean climates of Spain and the South of France. Older vines produce less fruit but with more concentrated flavor and character — a quality choice for those who appreciate depth in a red blend at an approachable price.

Maison Noir “Horseshoes & Handgrenades” is a bold, fruit-driven American red blend that merges Southern Oregon Syrah with Washington Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Full-bodied and approachable, it delivers both depth and accessibility — ready for casual dinners or festive gatherings.

A versatile everyday red that works well with grilled meats, hearty pasta, and any occasion that calls for a bold pour.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• ABV: Approximately 13.8%
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Southern Oregon and Red Mountain AVA, Washington
• Grapes: Syrah (Oregon), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Washington)
• Best For: Grilled meats, hearty pasta, casual entertaining, bold red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bold dark fruit and spice from the Syrah-Cabernet-Merlot combination
• Palate: Full-bodied and fruit-driven with lush depth and accessible structure
• Finish: Satisfying with dark fruit depth
• Flavor Profile: A full-bodied Pacific Northwest red blend with lush fruit and approachable structure. Oregon Syrah for fruit and spice, Washington Cab and Merlot for structure and depth.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 60–65°F. Good with grilled steak, lamb, hearty pasta, and casual outdoor dining.

What Makes It Special

Maison Noir Wines is a Black-owned wine brand from Portland, Oregon, founded by winemaker Andre Hueston Mack. “Horseshoes & Handgrenades” is a NV (non-vintage) blend designed for consistent quality and accessibility. Sourcing from both Oregon and Washington’s Red Mountain AVA — one of the state’s most respected Cabernet regions — gives the wine a natural balance of fruit and structure.

The 2021 Clyopatra Naijaitalia is a bold, limited-edition red blend from Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard in Central Maryland. Made from 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Cabernet Franc, it brings rich blackberry and cassis aromas with earthy undertones. The palate delivers dark cherry, chocolate, tobacco, and spice, all in a round, supple finish that reflects both Nigerian heritage and Maryland terroir.

A well-crafted, limited-edition Maryland red for those who appreciate structured blends with cultural depth. Good with grilled meats, hearty stews, and aged cheeses.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Red Blend
• Vintage: 2021
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Central Maryland
• Grapes: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Cabernet Franc
• Best For: Grilled meats, hearty stews, aged cheeses, structured red wine lovers

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich blackberry, cassis, and earthy undertones
• Palate: Dark cherry, chocolate, tobacco, and spice with round, supple tannins
• Finish: Round and long
• Flavor Profile: A bold, structured Maryland Cab Sauv and Cab Franc blend with dark fruit depth and earthy complexity. Rich and full without being heavy.

How to Enjoy

Serve at 62–65°F. Decant 20–30 minutes before pouring. Good with grilled steak, braised meats, lamb, and aged cheeses.

What Makes It Special

Clyopatra Winery & Vineyard is a Black-owned wine brand in Central Maryland founded by an African immigrant family. Naijaitalia — combining “Naija” (a term of endearment for Nigeria) and “Italia” — is a wine that unites its founders’ Nigerian heritage with the Italian grape varieties that thrive in Maryland’s climate. A limited-edition expression made for those who want something with genuine story and character.

The 2021 Fifty Leven Petit Manseng is an off-dry white wine from the Two Principals Vineyard in Warrenton, Virginia. Made from 100% Petit Manseng — a white grape with thicker skin that holds up well in Virginia’s climate — it brings tropical fruit and orchard flavors with a touch of honey and natural acidity that keeps it from feeling heavy.

A good fit for people who enjoy a little fruit-forward sweetness without going fully sweet. Works well for brunch, light appetizers, spicy dishes, and anyone curious about what Virginia white wine can be. Enjoy chilled.

Product Details

• Product Type: Wine
• Style: Petit Manseng
• Vintage: 2021
• ABV: 13.7%
• Country of Origin: United States
• Region: Two Principals Vineyard, Warrenton, Virginia (Loudoun County)
• Best For: Brunch, spicy food, fruit-forward white wine lovers, Virginia wine exploration

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Tropical fruits, sweet apricot, and fresh melon
• Palate: Juicy and off-dry — pineapple, green apple, pear, and a touch of honey balanced by natural acidity
• Finish: Smooth and lightly sweet with a clean close
• Flavor Profile: Tropical and fruit-forward with off-dry sweetness. Approachable for new wine drinkers and interesting for those looking for something different from Virginia.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled between 45–50°F. Pairs well with spicy dishes, light Asian cuisine, fruit-forward salads, fresh cheeses, or as a brunch pour.

What Makes It Special

Fifty Leven is the first Black-owned wine company in Loudoun County, Virginia — a fact noted in the brand’s Virginia.org profile. Founder Kindra Dionne launched the brand in 2021 specifically to reach wine drinkers whose palates were underrepresented in conventional wine selections. Working with veteran Loudoun winemaker Fabbioli Cellars, she built a small collection where each wine reflects a chapter of her life. The name “Fifty Leven” comes from a Black American expression for abundance.