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Support craftsmanship, heritage, and the importance of uplifting Black-owned brands in every pour


Brand Spotlight: Black Girl Magic
The McBride Sisters story is one like no other. One could say that their path to sisterhood and ultimately changing the face of the wine industry was destiny at work. Sisters Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John were raised across the globe from one another in two of the world's most iconic wine growing, agriculture and farming regions — Monterey, California and Aotearoa New Zealand. Each thought they were only children until fate united them in 1999 and their discovery of one another, along with a shared love affair with wine, food and culture, sparked a creative and entrepreneurial force.


Brand Spotlight: Uncle Nearest
Uncle Nearest was founded by Fawn Weaver, an author and entrepreneur whose mission was to ensure Nearest Green’s legacy was honored and cemented in history. Through her leadership, Uncle Nearest has become the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history, setting a new standard for excellence in the industry.
The brand’s award-winning whiskey is crafted by Victoria Eady Butler, the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green and Uncle Nearest’s Master Blender. A four-time Master Blender of the Year recipient, Butler continues her family’s legacy, ensuring that every bottle reflects the excellence and craftsmanship Nearest Green was known for.


Brand Spotlight: Cincoro Tequila
In July 2016, five NBA owners bonded over their love for tequila and embarked on a mission to create the finest tequila ever tasted. Cincoro Tequila is crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave, hand-selected from private farms in Jalisco, Mexico’s highlands and lowlands. Using a small-batch process, the agave is slow-cooked to develop Cincoro’s signature taste: a rich, smooth, and complex tequila with a luxurious finish. Perfect for sipping neat or elevating cocktails, Cincoro offers a unique taste experience born from passion and craftsmanship.


Brand Spotlight: Brown Estate
From the brand: "In 1980 our parents purchased an abandoned ranch in the eastern hills of the Napa Valley. They rehabilitated the crumbling homestead and planted viniferous grapes — which for a decade we farmed and sold to local winemakers. In 1995 we kids decided to make our own wine… We established the Brown Estate label officially in 1996 when we harvested what would become our first bottling of Brown Zin. In January 2000 we debuted our first three vintages at the annual ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) Grand Tasting in San Francisco. Fast forward to August 2021… when we bottled our 25th vintage."