“Drinking wine was not historically limited to people who could afford it. Western and European culture turned it into an elite thing. Winemakers were farmers and field workers. Everyday people. And that’s who should enjoy and have access to wine.” Wine QuotesWine MakingSommelierWine DrinkingWinemakers Author:Andre Hueston Mack
“The common myth is that African Americans aren’t well-educated about wine, but in truth, we’re like everyone else. We like what we like – high or low. A $100 bottle of wine can taste as awful as a $2 bottle, and the opposite is true, as well. If you know what you like, buy it. But don’t just buy it because it’s expensive.” Wine MakingSommelierWine DrinkingWinemakersVintnersWine Tasting Quotes Author:Andre Hueston Mack
“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