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JV Wine and Spirits celebrates Black History Month
JV Wine and Spirits is overjoyed to welcome the Association of African American Vintners as their featured wine tastings throughout Black History month. Each Friday night in February, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., there will be wine tasting and conversations with the African American Vintners. The Association of African American Vintners is an organization whose mission is to increase the quality of wine communications to all.
Stephen Sterling is the current president of the organization and will open on February 1, 2008 featuring wines from Esterlina Vineyards and Winery. "Our goal for 2008 is to get the best kept secret out. There are African American Vintners producing excellent wines".
Sommeliers Jon Sevigny and Meryll Cawn, from JV Wine and Spirits say "We are honored to have the African American Vintners here during Black History month. This is truly an educational opportunity for the wine community".
The following is the schedule for Black History month and the featured Vintners:
Friday, February 1, 2008 Esterlina Vineyard and Winery Stephen Sterling Friday, February 8, 2008 Sharp Cellars Vance Sharp III Friday, February 15, 2008 Running Tigers Daniel Bryant Friday, February 22, 2008 Vision Cellars Mac MacDonald Friday, February 29, 2008 Stover Oaks Lou Garcia
Everyone is invited to meet and greet, try and buy the wines from the African American Vintners. This will be an educational opportunity you don't want to miss. JV Wine and Spirits is located at 301 First St., Napa, CA 94559, at the corner of First and Silverado Trail. For additional information, contact Meryll Cawn at JV Wine and Spirits, 707-253-2624 or visit JV Wine and Spirits website at
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Fifth Annual African American Wine Tasting Festival Saturday, June 14th, 2008 - Napa Valley, California Copia - American Center for Wine Food & The Arts Celebrating Sommeliers, African American Women in Wine, Winemakers and Winery Owners. Join California's leading African-American vintners, growers and winemakers as they discuss their experiences in the fascinating world of wine.