ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN VINTNERS
Founded in 2002, Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) is a 501 (C) (6) Non-Profit organization formed for the following purposes:
a) Increase the quality of wine communications to all, and to grow awareness of the Association of African American Vintners.
b) Fostering a spirit of cooperation among all growers, wineries and industry groups.
c) Develop a sense of community among members of the organization through friendly and informal networking and social functions.
d) Increase awareness of diversity in our industry to all wine consumers through public pouring events showcasing AAAV member wines.
e) Facilitate access to relevant viticulture, enological and related information through voluntary sharing among members.
The organization welcomes professionals from all aspects of the wine industry as well as consumers who have an interest supporting members within the organization.
a) Increase the quality of wine communications to all, and to grow awareness of the Association of African American Vintners.
b) Fostering a spirit of cooperation among all growers, wineries and industry groups.
c) Develop a sense of community among members of the organization through friendly and informal networking and social functions.
d) Increase awareness of diversity in our industry to all wine consumers through public pouring events showcasing AAAV member wines.
e) Facilitate access to relevant viticulture, enological and related information through voluntary sharing among members.
The organization welcomes professionals from all aspects of the wine industry as well as consumers who have an interest supporting members within the organization.
Bell, Monique. (2021). Terroir Noir: 2020 Study of Black Wine Entrepreneurs. (https://www.moniquebell.com/wine)
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to: (1) increase the quality of wine communications, foster a spirit and culture of inclusion and cooperation within the African American growers, wineries and vintners; (2) Develop a sense of community among our members through informal networking and social functions; and (3) Facilitate access to relevant viticulture, enological and industry information to our members.
AAAV OFFICERS/BOARD MEMBERS
"The Association of African American Vintners was founded in 2002 by three vintners: Dr. Ernie Bates (formerly Black Coyote), Vance Sharp (formerly Sharp Cellars), and me. It was the first organization to create a network of African American winemakers and foster a culture of inclusion and cooperation among people of color in the wine industry. Over the years, I’ve witnessed and supported the growth and expansion of Black-owned wineries and brands across the United States and South Africa. Now, we look toward the future."
Mac McDonald
Founder & Chairman, Association of African American Vintners
Winemaker & Owner, Vision Cellars
Mac McDonald
Founder & Chairman, Association of African American Vintners
Winemaker & Owner, Vision Cellars
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Mac McDonald (Vision Cellars)
Founder/Chairman |
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Phil Long (Longevity Wines)
President |
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Lou Garcia (Stover Oaks Winery)
Vice President/Treasurer |
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Angela McCrae (Uncorked & Cultured)
Executive Director |
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Tami Kelly (Tami Kelly Public Relations)
Communications & Media Relations
LoMo Phillips
Social Media Manager
Open Position
Secretary
2022 SYMPOSIUM EVENTS COMMITTEE
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Malek Amrani
Cynthia Dees Brooks Raven Booth Kelly Carter Isaiah Fitzgerald-Palacio Lou Garcia Amy Gardner Vince Hucks Tami Kelly |
Gary Loggins
Phil Long Nicole Mallari Angela McCrae Jennifer McDonald LoMo Phillips Dr. Natalie Sanders Chadwick Spell Pamela Wallace |
