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Wachira Wines: How Adventures in a Glass Have Impact
By Paige Frisone / September 26, 2020
Wachira Wines, a 100% woman-owned winery, is revolutionizing the wine industry thanks to Dr. Christine Wachira. As the first Kenyan-born California winemaker, importer, exporter, and distributor, Dr. Wachira’s living her purpose in a profound way.
The Wachira wines alone substantiate a noteworthy story, though there’s far more happening here. Dr. Wachira explains how her love for science informed her pursuits in viticulture. Having a background in clinical outcomes, it’s natural for Dr. Wachira to identify gaps in systems and...
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WINE ENTHUSIAST
A Global Guide to Black-Owned Wine Labels
BY WINE ENTHUSIAST
From a family-run Champagne house to a Chicago négociant, Black-owned wine labels abound. Here, a list of companies to seek out from the U.S., France, South Africa and beyond....Wachira Wines: Kenyan-American Dr. Christine Wachira founded this Alameda, CA, urban winery in 2019. Also serving as the winemaker, Wachira sources from throughout California......
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Scout The City
10 Black-Owned Wine Companies To Try Now
wachirawines Just found out we made the list of 10 Blackowned Wine Companies to try now by Sai @scoutthecity and to @thehuesociety!!!! We are honored to be on this list of black excellence in wine🍷
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Black Business Owners on Their Favorite Black-Owned Businesses
....And of course we have a ton of local wine partners all currently providing fulfillment via their direct-to-consumer channels. They include: Stover Oaks Winery, P.Harrell Wines, McBride Sisters Collection, Theopolis Vineyards, Free Range Flower Winery, Bee D’vine, Thomas T Thomas Vineyards, Bass Note Sangria, Longevity Wines, Fog Crest Vineyards, and Wachira Wines.”
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Chris Wachira Celebrates Kenyan Culture
Wachira Wines is a woman-owned winemaker, distributor, importer, and exporter with a tasting room slated to open later this year in Alameda. Read More
Published: September 18, 2019