Black Owned Wineries 

 Napa Valley

J. Moss Wines

• Owner: James Moss

• Location: Napa Valley

• About: James Moss began his wine journey in Dallas, Texas, and moved to Napa in 1998 to pursue his dream. As winemaker and proprietor, he oversees every aspect of J. Moss Wines from vineyard selection to hosting tastings. His wines reflect a deep commitment to quality and craftsmanship.

Okapi Wines

• Owners: Dan and Kim Johnson

• Location: Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley

• About: Inspired by the elusive African okapi, this micro-boutique winery was born from a transformed walnut orchard. Dan and Kim Johnson launched Okapi Wines in 2013, specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon. Their sustainable practices and dedication to terroir make their wines truly unique. A portion of the proceeds supports okapi conservation efforts in Africa.

Brown Estate

• Owners: The Brown Family

• Location: Napa Valley & Downtown Napa

• About: Established in 1996, Brown Estate is Napa’s first Black-owned winery. Known for its bold Zinfandels and elegant reds, it remains family-run and offers tasting experiences in downtown Napa. Their sister brand, House of Brown, offers sustainable, vegan-friendly wines at approachable prices.

Housley Napa Valley

• Owners: Adam Housley & Tamera Mowry-Housley

• Location: Downtown Napa

• About: Founded in 2011, this family-run winery blends over four decades of winemaking heritage with a modern, welcoming tasting room. Their wines span reds, whites, and rosés, crafted with care and a personal touch

• Sonoma County 

Fog Crest Vineyard

• Owner: Rosalind Manoogian

• Location: Russian River Valley

• About: Sonoma’s only Black woman-owned and -operated winery, Fog Crest Vineyard, produces elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rosé. Rosalind’s journey from novice to vintner is a story of vision and grit. 🔗Visit Fog Crest Vineyard

Corner 103

• Owner: Lloyd Davis

• Location: Downtown Sonoma

• About: Created to make wine tasting more inclusive, Corner 103 offers curated experiences that pair wines with gourmet bites. Lloyd Davis brings a fresh, welcoming approach to wine hospitality.

Bodkin Wines

• Owner: Chris Christensen

• Location: Sonoma County

• About: Known for America’s first sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Bodkin Wines blends innovation with tradition. Chris Christensen was named one of Wine Enthusiast’s “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers”.

Mad Marvlus Wine

• Owner: Marreya Bailey

• Location: Sonoma County

• About: A fusion of wine, art, and science, Mad Marvlus produces low-intervention wines, ciders, and co-ferments using climate-friendly fruit and ancestral techniques. Marreya Bailey, a former forensic anthropologist, brings Afro-Indigenous influence and herbal infusions to her creations, which she calls “creatures” for their unique personalities2. 🔗Explore Mad Marvlus Wine