Sip Season: Black-Owned Wines To Enjoy All Summer
Bold, refreshing, and perfect for the cookout.
By EatOkra
Last updated 25 May, 2025
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The start of the sunny season calls for something special (and sippable). Whether you're headed to a cookout, hosting something of your own, or looking for the perfect gift, wine never misses. We've partnered with The Wine Concierge to serve you a roundup of Black-owned bottles that suit every occasion this summer.
2022 Alexis George Darémore Chardonnay Central Coast, CA - $21.00
Tasting Note: On the nose, this wine carries strong aromas of honeysuckle and lemon. On the palate, subtle notes of oak hit your tongue with brightness and an overall floral characteristic. The wine also offers balanced flavors of green apple, citrus, and melon with a long and creamy finish. Shop here.
2022 House of Brown Chardonnay, Lodi, California - $25.00
Tasting Note: Crisp and clean, of a canary yellow hue with gemstone clarity, their Chardonnay showcases aromas of night blooming jasmine, tropical guava, starfruit, lychee, and key lime with stone fruit undertones. The palate bursts with juicy yet zesty flavors. Showcasing a bright, silky and creamy texture. Medium body, lingering finish with hints of honeydew melon, limestone dust and a refreshing minerality. Made from sustainably grown wine grapes. Shop here.
2022 House Of Brown Rose, California - $25.00
Tasting Note: Beautiful pale pink with silver flecks. On the nose; Star jasmine, watermelon, raspberry, wild strawberry, blood orange, Yuzu, hints of honeycomb and baking spice. On the palate; Lithe, vibrant, and dynamic. Light body with silky texture and delightfully subtle finish. Shop here.
2022 Kumusha 'Flame Lily' White Blend, Slanghoek, Western Cape, SA - $38.00
Tasting Note: Apple, white peach, lemon zest & winter melon flavors. Unabashed richness and sensuality in the fruit, balanced by a surprisingly taut and minerally acidity. A beautifully textured mouthfeel complementing rich white meat & asian inspired dishes. Drinks best for up to 6 years. Shop here.
2022 Narcisso Fiesta White Blend, Kent County, Maryland - $22.00
Tasting Notes: A bright, refreshing softly sweety Vidal Blanc white wine. Brimming with the tropics of pineapple pear and ripe citrus. Great representation of what a sweet white wine should be, true to its terroir. Shop here.
2021 Opulence Pinot Grigio, Lodi, California - $24.00
Tasting Notes: Primary fruit flavors of white nectarine, pear, green apple, and lime. It takes on faint honeyed notes; floral aromas of honeysuckle with a refreshing twinkle of acidity. Shop here.
NV Imperial 202 Dolce Rosé Sparkling, Mendoza, Argentina - $24.00
Tasting Notes: Soft copper and rum pink hues whisper layered aromas and flavors with a delicate sweetness in this demi-sec rose, made with Malbec varietal. It delights the palate with a harmonious fusion of crisp red fruit notes and subtle floral undertones, followed by zesty semi-sweet bubbles, for a refreshing balance with of delicious lively nectar. Shop here.
NV Imperial 202 Brut Sparkling, Mendoza, Argentina - $24.00
Tasting Notes: A sophisticated blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this sparkling wine boasts rose gold hue and a refined dryness. Soft entry, the Pinot Noir provides body and structure to this sparkling wine. Crisp apple, pear, and subtle brioche notes create a vibrant profile with fine, lively bubbles, offering a classic yet modern expression of sparkling excellence. Shop here.
NV Cheurlin Champagne Brut Spéciale - $53.64
Tasting Notes: Sunglow color with amber highlights. Aromas of green apple and light mineral on the nose. Delicate and appealing spirited flavor of lemon peel, medium bodies, with a refreshing, crisp and flavorful finish. Cheurlin Brut Spéciale is the flagship of its collection and a justifiably renowned champagne. Finely balanced, extended aging, and a remarkably low dosage ultimately produced a noble brut as a blend of only Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Shop here.
2018 Indigené Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, Monterey, CA - $35.00
Tasting Notes: Candied black-cherry, cola and root-beer spice aromas make for a ripe nose on this appellation blend. The palate pops with a lively acidity at first, before the stewed cherry and Dr Pepper spice take hold. Loamy earth aromas meet with stewed red and black plum and dried herb on the nose of this bottling. The palate lands with thick and viscous weight, offering muddled black-plum and wood-spice flavors, with a hint of lavender. Shop here.
2022 MNW OPP "Other People's Pinot Noir" - $22.00
Tasting Notes: Earthy, spicy, floral, herb-framed flavors of cherry with gingery wood spice tones. Shop here.
NV Ruby Red Dessert Fortified, Sip & Share Gem Collection - 375ml - $19.00
Tasting Notes: Sweet, dessert wine. Medium-body. Ruby red with bold aromas of blackberries, chocolate and cherries. Pairs well with a dessert or as an after-dinner delight. Shop here.
2021 Aslina Cabernet Sauvignon - $32.00
Tasting Notes: This wine is made from grapes from the Stellenbosch region and has been in barrels for 16 months. A full-bodied wine with hints of minty characters, cigar box and lots of dark fruits. Bold palate with chewy tannins. Shop here.
2022 MNW "In Sheep's Clothing" Cabernet Sauvignon, WA - $22.75
Tasting Notes: In Sheep's Clothing delivers a ripeness of fruit flavors while preserving the acidity that gives the medium to full-bodied wine a sense of freshness. The wine has a ripe fruit flavor with notes of cassis, blueberries, and black cherries, balanced by smooth tannins and a long finish. This wine fully embraces an integral part of classic Cabernet Sauvignon by highlighting a complex blend of dried herbs: anise, thyme and bay leaf. Shop here.
2023 Kazaisu Rosé, Coteaux Varois, Provence, France - $24.99
Tasting Notes: This is like a beautiful pale and bright pink dress. A powerful, fragrant nose with dominant floral notes, rose, litchi, sublimated by a lemony touch. The mouth is full and intense with aromas of white peach and citrus. A classic Provence blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon is an all holiday rosé. Exceptionally bright and cheerful for winter holidays and gatherings, versatile for dishes and meals all year long, flavorful and lush but bright and crisp. It is a perfect wine to cozy up with during colder weather and refreshing for those warmer days. Shop here.
NV 7 Words Collection "Conjure" Old Vine Zinfandel - $22.00
Tasting Notes: Dry, full-body, fruit-forward with deep red color. Aromas of raspberries and peppercorns with flavors of dried herbs, vanilla, chocolate, black cherry and blackberry. Shop here.
2021 Fifty Leven Heritage Red Blend, Virginia - $36.19
Tasting Notes: The Heritage is a Bordeaux-style wine that blends Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc varietals to create a beautiful integration of jammy black fruit and rich wood on the palate. Enjoy the aromatics of vanilla, clove, and cassis. This wine is a Sunday Dinner staple. Shop here.
