It’s wine-o-clock baby! There is nothing like discovering a new wine brand that not only enriches your collection but also broadens your palate. It’s even better when that brand happens to be Black-owned! 2024 is here, and it’s the perfect time for you and your friends to embark on a journey of exploration and savor the unique delights offered by Black-owned wines.
With tasty Black-owned wine brands such as the McBride sisters and Aslina Wines up for grabs, it’s time to treat yourself and elevate your wine game. Tap into these five delectable wine brands that anyone would want in their collection.
Aslina Wines
Hailing from South Africa, Aslina Wines was formed in 2016 by Ntsiki Biyela. The brand is recognized worldwide and features six wine flavors: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Umsasane, Chenin Blanc, and the Méthode Cap Classique. Not to mention, Biyela has made history as South Africa’s first Black female winemaker!
Inspired by Biyela’s beloved grandmother, the wine flavors represent a piece of her culture and heritage. When drinking Aslina Wines, customers can detect hints of honeybush tea, green apples, cucumbers, and other fresh fruit.
Eco. Love Wines
Created by the dynamic sister duo Andréa and Robin McBride, Eco. Love Wines is all about respecting the environment and great tasting sustainable wines. Born in L.A. and raised separately in different countries, their contrasting journeys ultimately aligned with two shared passions: creating wine and making a difference in the world.
Eco. Love Wines utilizes grapes harvested at select vineyards in New Zealand within Marlborough’s breathtaking Wairau, Seventeen, Waihopai, and Nelson valleys. The microclimates and soil types from these valleys give the grapes extra vibrancy and flavor.
The brand is organic and sustainable, using recycled glass and natural ink for the bottles. In addition, Eco.Love Wines ensures the purchase of carbon credits to offset any unavoidable emissions in the wine production process and practices clean production methods. Andréa and Robin are the first Black sister duo to establish a winery and own multiple wine brands nationwide.
Viarae
The girls are drinking Viarae! Issa Rae’s Prosecco is the hottest alcoholic beverage launch of 2023. The sparkling wine is made with 100% Glera grapes, giving it the crisp and refreshing taste that consumers praise.
The wine was released in October 2023 and has been flying off the shelves ever since. Rae’s Viarae is a definite game changer, helping to showcase more Black women at the forefront of the wine industry. Head to your local Target to purchase and make someone happy in the new year.
Sun Goddess by Mary J. Blige
Launched in 2020 by the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Sun Goddess by Mary J. Blige is bright and vibrant. The brand offers four wine options: Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Prosecco. Sun Goddess comes from vineyards owned by the Fantinel family in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
“Sun Goddess immediately struck me as the perfect name as it connects with my real life, conveys connection between nature, and the personality of wines I enjoy the most, combined with my style and that of Fantinel,” Blige says via the brand’s website.
Love Cork Screw
This wine brand is enjoyed by many, including Beyoncé. Founded by Chicago native Chrishon Lampley, Love Cork Screw’s mission is to reinvent the wine industry and make it more inclusive and sustainable.
In addition to selling over one million bottles of wine nationally, Love Cork Screw also sells wine-scented candles and self-care products. We love a versatile brand!
You can never go wrong with enjoying a glass of luxurious vino. Wine is a tasty treat that pairs well with meals and helps you embrace the calm for some R&R. Which Black-owned wine are you gifting to your loved ones this season? Comment and let us know!
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