2nd Annual International Winemakers Virtual Summit
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After careful consideration, Urban Connoisseurs 2nd Annual International Winemakers Summit (IWS) will be virtual again. This will be a state of art event you won't forget!
The Urban Connoisseurs 2nd Annual International Winemakers Summit is an opportunity for attendees to meet and learn about winemakers of African descent from around the world. This year, we’ll talk about the State of the Winemaking industry as it relates to these winemakers. IWS offers attendees further acknowledgement of how diverse the wine industry is and growing, and why diversity matters and should be supported. Attendees will register to join sessions virtually where select winemakers will share their wine journey and talk about the various varietals they have in their portfolio. Discussions will include climate change, smoke taint, fires, and how harvest has been affected. We’ll also discuss how the pandemic has impacted revenue, online sales, wine club marketing, and the tasting room. Of course, we’ll also discuss wine, the various varietals produced by these winemakers and why they choose what they choose. Guests will have an opportunity to visit winemakers’ online booths (to be created with banner showing website link). Registration will include a 12 pack option, as well as a chance to wine some exclusive wines. |
MEET THE WINEMAKERS
Ntsiki Biyela - Aslina Wines
Tinashe Nyamudoka - Kumusha Wines
Kwaw Amos - Gotham Winery
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Denise Clarke - Altipiano Vineyard
Donna Stoney - Stoney Wines
Dan Glover - L'Objet Wines
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Cheramie Law - Cheramie Wines
Jenny McDonald - Jenny Dawn Cellars
Phil Long - Longevity Wines
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Thomas T Thomas - Thomas T Thomas Vineyards
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Theodora Lee - Theopolis Vineyards
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Raymond Smith - Indigené Cellars
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Steve Byfield - Nyarai Cellars
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Raymond Sholes - The Royal Vines
Meet Our Moderator |
Chef Robert Dorsey III
Meet Our Chef
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We're leaving nothing in the glass...
Red Varietals, White Varietals, Rosé, Master Blenders, Off The Beaten Path, Toast to the Bubblies, and SUNDAY BRUNCH!
Red Varietals, White Varietals, Rosé, Master Blenders, Off The Beaten Path, Toast to the Bubblies, and SUNDAY BRUNCH!
Meet the Founder
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Marcia Jones is the founder of Urban Connoisseurs. As a wine consultant, Marcia orchestrates the purchase between the winemaker and distributor and/or owner. She also helps winemakers determine the best strategy to market their brands. Marcia has promoted many Winemakers through her hosted events including The International Women in Wine Celebration in Miami, the International Men in Wine Celebration in San Francisco, and has now launched the inaugural International Winemakers Summit.
Marcia is currently working on her first documentary entitled “Journey between the Vines: The Black Winemakers’ Story” and her first book about the history and present day African Americans in the wine industry. She is also developing a fund to provide scholarships to African American students who want to begin a career in the wine industry. And, with the collaboration of several Black Winemakers, now has a wine blend. Proceeds from the Exclusive JBV Blend will benefit the production cost of the documentary. |
None of this is possible without PARTNERS!
CELLAR SELECT SPONSORS
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
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