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August is Black Business Month, and as a proud Black-owned wine company, we’re excited to celebrate the incredible contributions of Black entrepreneurs who drive our communities forward. This month is a powerful reminder of the strength and innovation that Black businesses bring to the table. At McBride Sisters Wine Company, our journey is a testament to our community and culture. Our wines are deeply rooted in our heritage and we’re proud to contribute to the rich cultural tapestry and to provide wines that bring people together and create memorable experiences. We’ve poured our heart and soul into crafting exceptional wines that not only satisfy but also inspire. Each bottle tells a story of passion, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence. Being a Black-owned wine company means championing economic empowerment and creating opportunities within the wine industry. We’re dedicated to paving the way for future generations of Black vintners and entrepreneurs. This Black Business Month, we invite you to join us in celebrating by supporting Black-Owned Businesses, your support helps our community thrive and grow. Consider exploring and enjoying wines from Black-owned wineries. Continue to share our story! We are deeply grateful for the love and support of our community. Your encouragement and belief in us make our journey possible and our successes even more meaningful. Together, let’s raise a glass to empowerment, excellence, and the unyielding spirit of Black entrepreneurship! Looking for more amazing Black-owned wineries to support? Check our list of 100+ Black-owned wineries and tag some of your favorite Black-owned businesses in the comments! https://lnkd.in/ggTK86D8

This President's Day, we're looking back on the leaders who left a lasting mark on America's beer industry, from the early 19th century to the present day. Click the link below to learn more about how these former presidents have helped the beer industry thrive. 🦅🇺🇸🍺 https://lnkd.in/ehFSNiYq

On behalf of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) I am pleased to announce (over three posts due to character limitations) the first two volumes of a five volume series titled The Inspiring History and Legacies of American Lager Beer are now in production for release in April and July, respectively. Authored by myself, with John Palmer as Editor and Ken Grossman and Richard L. Yuengling Jr. providing series forewords, reaching this milestone after a 16 year long journey is frankly a rather emotional moment in my life, one I never took for granted would ever become a reality – not in terms of units of years but decades. There are so, so, SO many people, who without their talents, support, encouragement and mentoring, this series would ever have seen the light of day. It is why the Acknowledgements section at the end of each volume (consciously provided the epigraph of E Pluribus Unum) is nine pages in length.  The attachment to this post depicts the front covers of these first two volumes. In terms of the proverbial icing on the cake, it is a great honor for this naturalized citizen who as a Canuck, in 1987, first stepped foot in the United States on a very hot and humid summer day in Saint Louis, Missouri to have Ken Grossman and Richard L. Yuengling both graciously pen independent, yet I find, united perspectives as first and sixth-generation American brewers, respectively. Wrote Ken Grossman, the series in his eyes is “unlike anything else ever written on our industry” that it “will stand the testament of time” and “is both a fascinating historical journey into a product that has deep roots in many of our daily lives and the foundation of our country, and the telling of an often-misunderstood story on how the world's most accepted style of beer evolved out of need and necessity". Complimenting these comments. Richard L. Yuengling Jr. wrote in his foreword  how our nation’s brewing heritage and traditions reflects “two American beer revolutions, the birth of adjunct lager brewing in the late 1800’s and the craft brewing renaissance of the 1980’s”. With statements such as these from two industry icons, it's not hard to imagine why their words and tangible support, especially at this stage of my life, touched my soul in a very joyous way. End of Part 1 of 3

WIN Insider series featuring Michael Haney, Executive Director of Sonoma County Vintners! In this episode, Michael shares how he first entered the wine industry almost 35 years ago, how he met his wife, Juliana Martinelli of Martinelli Winery, and the work that SCV does, including their commitment to their members, their community involvement through the SCV Foundation, and their political advocacy for the wine industry. Watch Now!

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1974. A dubious time in history which saw Nixon’s resignation, Ali vs Forman’s “Rumble in the Jungle,” ushered in a nationwide 55 mph highway speed limit and Barbara Streisand topping the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles. Also in 1974? Chateau Grand Traverse starting wine production in Northern Michigan. Foolhardy by some standards 50 years ago, CGT “pressed” on with its belief in the possibilities of the Northern Michigan landscape and now celebrates its golden anniversary. Ali boasted he was “King of the world,” but in the kingdom of Riesling, CGT reigns. Michigan’s ‘House of Riesling’ is responsible for +75% of the State of Michigan’s Riesling sales and +3% of total sales in the United States. 2024. A dubious time in history as the wine industry faces off with a Millennial and Gen Z audience turning from wine to the cheap and sweet of the RTD, Seltzer and flavor-house of the week in adult bev. Chateau Grand Traverse stands stalwart and committed to sharing its niche in micro-climate, varietal craft-wine making with the staunchest of skeptics, ready to savor the future with a bold blend of ambition and just a touch of sass. Celebrate 50 with us. But while we embrace this moment in our history, we have work to do as we prepare for 50 more. #wineindustry #winebusiness #UncorkYourNorth

The "Keith Lee" Effect: Operational Excellence for Long Term Success So we have all heard it and seen it and I have one question or you... Are you prepared for your viral moment? Are you expecting your viral moment to just happen and not have anything in place to maximize, make it through, or maintain it? Why are you sinking your ship before you get a chance to sail? I saw an article recently that said Keith Lee would be coming to Memphis, but even if you don't live here, here is how you can MAXIMIZE by having operational excellence in place! Heart, Like, Share Take good notes! #keithlee #operationsalexcellence #customerservice #marketingstrategy #foodindustry #foodie #hospitalityindustry #businessgrowth Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://lnkd.in/e4k7cKxc