🍷 Drink local. Drink Black-owned. Drink Like It Matters.
August is Black Business Month, and we’re raising a glass to the Black winemakers redefining Washington’s wine scene. Use this list to get to know these trailblazers — then plan your next tasting.
🍇 LaShellé Wines (Woodinville)
Owner: Nicole Camp
A cozy, woman-owned tasting room offering handcrafted wines in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
🍇 Frichette Winery (Benton City)
Owners: Greg & Shae Frichette.
Smooth reds, stellar views, and heartfelt hospitality from a husband-and-wife duo passionate about wine and community.
🍇 Dossier Wine Collective (Woodinville + Walla Walla)
Owners: Sidney Rice & Tim Lenihan.
A modern, luxury label with big vision and bold blends — co-founded by former NFL star Sidney Rice.
🍇 Saanj Winery (Seattle-area pop-ups)
Owners: Shahron Chaudhry & Kye Freeman.
Flavor-forward wines made to match your vibe — no gatekeeping, just good wine and good energy.
🍇 Footprint Wine Tap (Capitol Hill)
Owner: Kenneth Dillon.
A pioneer in sustainable sipping, Footprint sources organic PNW wines and packages them to dramatically reduce waste.
🍇 On Blended Knee (Tacoma)
Owners: La’Rissa & Michael Dwyer.
A love story in every bottle, OBK makes wines themed around connection — like “First Dance” sauv blanc to “Ballroom Red” merlot.