Celebrating Black Joy - Celebrating Black Future

Black Vines 2024 - THE RECAP

Black Vines® embarks on their first international activation with the Black Vines® Experience in Belize. In partnership with Alaska Airlines, JSL Wines, The Wine Smith Wine Shop, San Ignacio Resort Hotel, and the Alaia Belize to bring the Black Vines experience to life. Featuring Theopolis Vineyards, P.Harrell Wines, and Indigené Cellars.

12th Annual Black Vines® - Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art 2023

Our mid-week kickback Black Wine Wednesdays, featuring different Black wineries each month -- hosted at Black-owned restaurants and bars throughout Oakland and the Bay Area.

Our Summer Ode to Rosé, Sangria and Bubbles added a new location in 2022. Enjoy a glimpse into what Summer Vines® is all about -- Joy, Love, Amazing Wine and even more amazing SMILES.

The Tasting Rooms of Black Vines® Partners - a glimpse into the tasting experience at several Black Vines Partner tasting rooms

Black Vines® has partnered with Black Joy Parade from the inception of its end of February celebration. The Black Joy Parade celebrated it’s 5th anniversary in 2022

Our first festival since 2020 - Black Vines 2022 - 11th Annual Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art

In the midst of the disproportionate impact Black communities are experiencing from COVID-19 and unrelenting state-sanctioned violence, Black Vines® remains committed to building community and infrastructure for a dynamic ecosystem that celebrates Black future.

In celebration of 10 years of Black Vines®️ A Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art we hosted an IG Live Toast-a-thon, bringing our community together (virtually) during the time of socially distancing. We were joined by 15+ winemakers and invited friends and family to jump in for a live toast.

Looking ahead to 2021, Black Vines® plans for our 10-year anniversary – Album 10 – in the midst of COVID. We are proud of the community we've built over the years. Black Vines® Founder, Fern Stroud, talks about the origin of Black Vines® and looks toward the future, including an epic celebration for our milestone year ahead.

Black Vines® has partnered with Black Joy Parade from the inception of its end of February celebration. Three years later, our partnership with Black Joy Parade continues to flourish as we curate The Black Vines®️ Experience at Black Joy Parade. All wine for the festival is provided and poured by our Black Vines®️ Wineries of Distinction.

The Longest Standing Black Wine Festival in the Country, Black Vines® is California’s preeminent curator of Black wine experiences and special events.

Black Vines® the longest standing Black Wine Festival in the Country returns to Berkeley, CA (hometown of founder Fern Stroud) to celebrate its 9th Annual Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art.

Black Vines® founder Fern A. Stroud recently traveled to France to visit cognac and nine wine regions. With a love of culture and an open heart to learn she shares some gorgeous views and insights from her month-long journey. Enjoy!

Black Vines® is pleased to launch our VLOG as a thank you to our supporters. Episode 1 highlights our Black Wine Wednesdays event on a very special night, The Founder's Pour. Click the play button above to learn more.