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This week we chat with the amazing Fern Stoud of Black VINES!!!!!

Nearly 10 years ago, Fern A. Stroud, had the vision to conceive an event that could bridge the gap between Black wine connoisseurs and Black wine vintners in the Bay Area.

She aimed to bring the community together in a positive and uplifting setting, but after hosting a couple of events it was evident that Black Vines was so much more than just an event, it immediately bloomed into a community of its own. With a curated network of Black-owned wineries and vintners at its core, we have curated space of Black love, Black joy, and Black excellence, spreading love, joy, and peace while acknowledging black history and focused on celebrating Black future.

We noticed that the access to Black Wineries, Black wine labels, and other Black wine lovers within our community was slim, if not non-existent. And after gaining more access to vintners of color, we came to realize that the wine community at large is filled with invisible barriers that block access to luxury experiences and growth within the industry.

By demystifying the industry, illuminating the existence of Black wineries and vintners, and providing a platform for Black artists and artisans, we can strive to dismantle invisible barriers and develop unpretentious experiences uniquely curated for Black audiences and like-minded allies. The Black Vines Annual Festival serves as our platform to bridge the gap between business, music, arts and community.

Black Vines is now the longest-standing Black wine festival in the country and California’s preeminent curator of Black wine experiences and special events. Hosting an annual celebration of culture, art, and wine education that brings together Black artists, Black musicians, Black winemakers, and vintners; an outdoor summer soiree featuring delectable light fare paired with sparkling rosé, and sangria.

Further, we have become a year-round itinerary of custom events in partnership with key influencers and industry specialists. To date, thousands of guests have been served with hundreds of varietals tasted.

Featuring some of the best Black-owned wineries across the nation.

Every year we curate an amazing selection of Black-owned brands for you to indulge in.

Black Vines® members receive discounts on our partner wines. Click HERE to join today.