“Some people say, "What difference does it make what color the winemaker is that made the wine? Judge the wines off their own merit." Like, of course. And I do believe that my wine is judged off its own merit. But the fact is that when you walk into places and people can't believe that you're the principal or you're the owner or you made the wine, it's mind-blowing to me some days. It's like, wow. That's why we need to continue talking about it.” RaceWineEntrepreneurshipAfrican AmericansRace RelationsStartupsSommelierWinemakersWine BusinessAfrican American Vintners Author:Andre Hueston Mack
“Making wine and drinking wine is not new to African Americans and others in the Diaspora. South Africa has a three-century history in growing, harvesting and distilling grapes as wine. The entire continent of Africa has a history in wine-making. In this country, slaves cultivated the vineyards owned by Thomas Jefferson and other vintners.” AfricaAfrican AmericansSlavesAfrican American HistoryWine QuotesThomas JeffersonWine MakingWine History Author:Andre Hueston Mack