Cheers to Love
One of the most highly anticipated events of the year for wine lovers is here, and we don’t just mean Valentine’s Day!
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Blk Wine Fest is an annual event hosted in (and around!) Downtown Cincinnati. Though this year’s event is sold out, you can still support Black winemakers by raising a glass to your Valentine!
Created by Natasha Williams, Blk Wine Fest celebrates Black-owned wine brands and producers, offering a platform to introduce diverse and unique wine labels to the public. For the past two years, the festival has sold out, drawing thousands of attendees, who are eager to explore and support underrepresented brands.
Whether shopping for a romantic evening at home or grabbing a bottle for a Galentine’s Day gathering, you can enjoy wines from LoveLuvv and Love Cork Screw. Additionally, many of the wines featured this weekend at BWF will be offered in tastings at area Kroger stores!
LoveLuvv specializes in sparkling wines. Founder Samantha Danielle from her work as a wedding planner, remaining passionate about the real work of love and the celebration. While on an intensive and enjoyable tour of the Champagne region of France, she realized that there was no sparkling wine/champagne created specifically for the wedding experience. She dedicated herself to learning the industry and champagne process from the inside out, achieving certification as a Master of Champagne.
Love Cork Screw is also a woman-owned wine brand, with a fresh take on what wine for this generation should be – fun, inclusive, simple and delicious. Founder Chrishon Lampley launched with with six varietals in December 2013 and has now sold more than 2 million bottles, expanding to the brand to include candles and skincare.
Along with highlighting wines, BWF shares the stories behind them, creating a rich cultural experience. New this year, the festival introduces four premium liquor brands, expanding the offerings with a diverse selection of spirits for attendees to savor.