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.
AAAV OFFICERS/BOARD MEMBERS
Mac McDonald (Vision Cellars)
Founder/Chairman
Phil Long (Longevity Wines)
President
Lou Garcia (Stover Oaks Winery)
Vice President/Treasurer
Open Position
Secretary
Chadwick Spell (Wachira Wines)
Programs/Special Events
Founder/Chairman
Phil Long (Longevity Wines)
President
Lou Garcia (Stover Oaks Winery)
Vice President/Treasurer
Open Position
Secretary
Chadwick Spell (Wachira Wines)
Programs/Special Events