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Rooted and Rising: A Celebration of Black Winemakers
Friday February 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
In honor of Black History Month, this class centers on Black winemakers whose work is deeply rooted in place, purpose, and perseverance, while continuing to rise within an industry that has not always made space for their voices.
Join NYK Beverage Educator Shomari Smoak, CSW (@winewithsmoak) for a guided tasting and discussion highlighting five remarkable wines and the individuals behind them. We will explore wines crafted by Black producers from around the world, beginning with what matters most: what is in the glass. Each wine will be evaluated through the lens of structure, balance, and overall expression of flavor.
From there, we will place each wine within the broader context of its producer, examining how identity, history, and lived experience intersect with winemaking philosophy and personal vision.
This class is not about novelty or exception. It is about celebrating Black excellence. These wines stand on their own merit, and the individuals behind them are shaping the present and future of wine through craft, resilience, and intention.
Come ready to taste thoughtfully, engage openly, and celebrate voices that continue to rise while remaining firmly rooted in cultural identity and winemaking tradition.
Menu
Enjoy a flight of five wines alongside noshes by Chef Pamela Cecere.
Event/Class DisclosuresDetails
- Date:
- Friday February 6
- Time:
-
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Cost:
- $60.00
- Event Category:
- Beverage Classes
- Event Tags:
- soldout
Venue
- Wine Spectator Theater @ New York Kitchen
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800 South Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424 United States + Google Map - Phone
- (585) 394-7070