We invite you to donate and deepen your support for the future of Black wine entrepreneurs.
A Request for Your Support
Since our inception, AAAV has witnessed and encouraged the growth of Black-owned wineries and winemakers around the world, from California to South Africa. Now, with your help, we look toward the future! Donor support makes our programs possible.
Launched in 2020, the AAAV Wine Education Scholarship Program is focused on identifying and providing relevant education and industry training to our wine professional and student members. Between 2021 and 2022, we provided nearly 80 scholarships to students at Sonoma State University, Napa Valley Wine Academy, and the Asia Pacific Wine & Spirits Institute.
In 2023, we launched our Harvest Internship Scholarship and the AAAV Wine Entrepreneur Grant to provide much-needed financial support to member businesses.
A Request for Your Support
Since our inception, AAAV has witnessed and encouraged the growth of Black-owned wineries and winemakers around the world, from California to South Africa. Now, with your help, we look toward the future! Donor support makes our programs possible.
Launched in 2020, the AAAV Wine Education Scholarship Program is focused on identifying and providing relevant education and industry training to our wine professional and student members. Between 2021 and 2022, we provided nearly 80 scholarships to students at Sonoma State University, Napa Valley Wine Academy, and the Asia Pacific Wine & Spirits Institute.
In 2023, we launched our Harvest Internship Scholarship and the AAAV Wine Entrepreneur Grant to provide much-needed financial support to member businesses.
Get Involved, Become an AAAV Member!
Donate and deepen your commitment to the future of Black wine entrepreneurs
Get Involved, Become an AAAV Member!
Donate and deepen your commitment to the future of Black wine entrepreneurs
AAAV Wine Entreprenuer Grant Campaign
Executive Director Angela McCrae developed a fund to provide financial assistance to our members who are looking to grow their existing business in the wine industry. Our annual entrepreneurial grant program awards $5,000 grants to 5 Black-owned AAAV member businesses to impact one of three areas: operations, marketing or innovation.
AAAV Wine Entreprenuer Grant Campaign
Executive Director Angela McCrae developed a fund to provide financial assistance to our members who are looking to grow their existing business in the wine industry. Our annual entrepreneurial grant program awards $5,000 grants to 5 Black-owned AAAV member businesses to impact one of three areas: operations, marketing or innovation.
Less than 1% of American winemakers and winery owners are Black.*
Most Black wine entrepreneurs rely on self-funding, family and friends. Limited capital is their primary business challenge**
* Phil Long, President, Association of African American Vintners, 2020 | ** Bell, Monique. (2023). Terroir Noir: 2023 Study of Black Wine Entrepreneurs.
Less than 1% of American winemakers and winery owners are Black.*
Most Black wine entrepreneurs rely on self-funding, family and friends. Limited capital is their primary business challenge**
* Phil Long, President, Association of African American Vintners, 2020 | ** Bell, Monique. (2023). Terroir Noir: 2023 Study of Black Wine Entrepreneurs.
Corporate Members & Donors
Corporate Members & Donors
AAAV Friends & Supporters
ShaMekka Ludd
Balinda M Moreland
Joshua Weinstein
Brandon Eason
Isis Daniel
James Hill
Jay Jackson
Larissa Dubose
Carla Hendon
Matthew Indre
Robin Wilson
Bruce Spann
Nicole Lalague
Brian Goehry
Maker Wine
Adele Corrigan
Michele Boscia
Syreeta Spears
Beverly Griffith
Trent Desselle
Whitney Gates
Leigh Beaman
Mary Gevercer
Emily Lusk Porter
Elspeth Disorda
Malek Amrani
Polly Nyberg
Angela McCrae
Cheryl McQueen
Scott Labs
Francis Abella
Amy Gardner
Tami Kelly
Vanessa Raymond
Sheree Williams
Benjamin Madeska
Julianne Newsome Edelstein
Cheryl Carter
Carletta Fellows
Tshombe Jackson
Angela McCrae
Lauren Benward Krause
Pamela Wallace
Vision Cellars
Terry Cox
Ancient Oak Cellars
Michelle Suk Bragg
Elspeth Disorda
Pampati Airaudi
Polly Nyberg
Total Wine & More
Ora Anderson
Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement
Bivett Brackett
Kelly Carter
Monica Jordan
Lisa Lyon
Dr Nadeen White
Regine Rousseau
Nicole Walsh
Lindsey Williams
Riedel Glassware
Simple Labs
ZD Wines
Revel Wine
DeLoach Vineyards
AAAV Friends & Supporters
ShaMekka Ludd
Balinda M Moreland
Joshua Weinstein
Brandon Eason
Isis Daniel
James Hill
Jay Jackson
Larissa Dubose
Carla Hendon
Matthew Indre
Robin Wilson
Bruce Spann
Nicole Lalague
Brian Goehry
Maker Wine
Adele Corrigan
Michele Boscia
Syreeta Spears
Beverly Griffith
Trent Desselle
Whitney Gates
Leigh Beaman
Mary Gevercer
Emily Lusk Porter
Elspeth Disorda
Malek Amrani
Polly Nyberg
Angela McCrae
Cheryl McQueen
Scott Labs
Francis Abella
Amy Gardner
Tami Kelly
Vanessa Raymond
Sheree Williams
Benjamin Madeska
Julianne Newsome Edelstein
Cheryl Carter
Carletta Fellows
Tshombe Jackson
Angela McCrae
Lauren Benward Krause
Pamela Wallace
Vision Cellars
Terry Cox
Ancient Oak Cellars
Michelle Suk Bragg
Elspeth Disorda
Pampati Airaudi
Polly Nyberg
Total Wine & More
Ora Anderson
Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement
Bivett Brackett
Kelly Carter
Monica Jordan
Lisa Lyon
Dr Nadeen White
Regine Rousseau
Nicole Walsh
Lindsey Williams
Riedel Glassware
Simple Labs
ZD Wines
Revel Wine
DeLoach Vineyards
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Donate to the Association of African American Vintners Today!
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