20 Black-Owned Wine Brands You Need to Add to Your Rotation

Not only does Love Cork Screw offer wine tastings, but each tasting is fully virtual so you can join and never have to put on a bra. Also, this crisp apple and pear pinot is *perfect* for a warm summer day.

Every month, the proceeds from Oregon's first Black woman-owned winery are donated to a featured charity through #PurposeWine. You can also shop wines like Black Lives Matter Pinot Noir (pictured here), Pinot Noir for Parkinson's, and Pandemic Relief Rosé.

Sisters Robin and Andréa lived 7,000 miles apart from one another, were eventually united by their aunt in 1999, and bonded over their love of wine. Now, their company is the largest Black-owned wine brand in the United States. (@HBO please make this a docu-miniseries!!)

Twin sisters Nichelle and Nicole Nichols quit their 9-to-5s and built The Guilty Grape as a pathway for minorities and women in the wine industry. Pssst, their Instagram is v worth the follow for all the #winetent you'll ever need.

First, this company is owned by Nicki Minaj and exclusively makes Moscato and sangria, so you know it's a good time. Second, who doesn't live (and would also die) for a sweet Moscato in the summer? No one, that's who.

Maison Noir is a lifestyle project that makes both wines and T-shirts—aka the only things you need to function. And after sipping on this rosé, you will one hundo p feel love drunk. No need to thank us!

Founded by Phil Long, the president of the Association of African American Vintners, Longevity Sparkling wines are known for being suuuuuper smooth.

From the heart of Napa Valley, the Brown Estate label has been blessing us with wine since 1996. This fruity zinfandel has a hint of strawberry, raspberry candy, and...toasted marshmallows?!?! Yes, I will absolutely be taking 12 bottles.

John Legend teamed up with Napa Valley’s Raymond Vineyard to create the LVE collection. John, tysm for bringing a whole new level of l'elegance to my bar cart in the form of this buttery chardonnay.

Yes, Louisiana makes wine, ya'll!! Join their wine club, you can be the first to access their new varieties of flavors. This bottle is a white, semi-sweet blend. And I couldn't be thirstier.

Did you know that Mary J. Blige has her own wine brand? Sun Goddess, founded in 2020, sells wines made from vineyards owned by the Fantinel family in Friuli Venezia Giulia. They sell a broad range of beverages from Sauvignon Blanc to Pinot Grigio Ramato to Prosecco.

First founded in 2006, then purchased by Jay-Z in 2014, Armand De Brignac wines ooze of upper-echelon taste and class (I mean, just look at the gold bottle). The Brut Gold Champagne is a staple for the label and a bunch of rappers shoutout Armand De Brignac in songs.

Michael Lavelle Wines is a luxury Black-owned wine brand that opened its doors in 2020. The brand, founded by Howard alums, sells a range of wines that'll suit anyone's fancy. The Iris Zinfandel has flavor notes of fresh blackberries, dark cherries, vanilla, and hints of cocoa.

Earl Stevens, aka rapper E-40, has an eponymous California-based winery that offers everything from Moscato to red blends. But we are really here for the Tropiscato—it's a Moscato blend that has tropical fruits mixed in with the grapes to create a sweet, fruity beverage that's basically vacation in a bottle. It's best served chilled over ice.

At Evening Land Vineyards, they take wine-making very seriously, which results in refined wines that'll impress even the wine aficionados in your life. The 2021 Pinot Noir is a modern take on the vintage classic with high notes of pink peppercorn and sea salt dust. In other words, it's a no-brainer for your next dinner party menu.

Shae & Greg Frichette founded the eponymous winery in 2013. The brand, based in Washington, offers a range of classics, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec, that have the Frichette twist. The 2020 Punctual has scents of blueberry and caramel and also taste notes of dark cherry, raspberry, and baking spices. They recommend pairing it with BBQ and we're obviously intrigued.

If your summer plans don't include jet-setting to St. Tropez this year (and same), why not try a rosé from St. Tropez instead?! This option hails from the French coastal town and has a fruity and floral taste.

Charles Woodson, an 18-year NFL vet with 65 career interceptions, also has a love for winemaking. While in Napa Valley for football training, Woodson developed an appreciation for the process of making wine and the people who do it. His 24 Chardonnay is a rich, velvety rendition of the classic white with flavor notes of spiced apples, citrus, and biscuits.

French for "King's Highway" or "King's Road," Le Chemin Du Roi offers top-of-the-line champagne fit for a king (OR QUEEN, tyvm!!). The Brut champagne has taste notes of stone fruit, toasted brioche, bay leaf, and white cherries.

Canned wine will be your poolside bestie allllll summer long. This option from Cool Cat has a refreshing, tart grapefruit flavor and some bubbles to make things feel extra festive. And let's be real, panicking when you can't find a corkscrew is so yesterday.