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Posted on Jun 1, 2022
Our Legacy Harvested works to diversify the wine industry in Oregon
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When someone mentions the Willamette Valley, wine is often top of mind. The area is home to more than 700 wineries, with some of the region’s vineyards planted by homesteaders before Oregon even became a state.
But the Willamette Valley wine region is also very white. And it’s not just here. According to the Association of African American Vintners, less than 1% of all winemakers in the U.S. are Black.
But there is a sea change happening.
But the Willamette Valley wine region is also very white. And it’s not just here. According to the Association of African American Vintners, less than 1% of all winemakers in the U.S. are Black.
But there is a sea change happening.
Our Legacy Harvested works to diversify the wine industry in Oregon
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Last year, she says she became the first Black woman hired to lead a winery in Oregon. She says she hopes this internship will help others down a similar path.
"I think that there has been a stereotype for years, that there is one class or one type of person that appreciates the wine and I think that over time we have proven otherwise. Now, we are given this platform and it's time to amplify it," said Bramlett."...
..."Last year, she says she became the first Black woman hired to lead a winery in Oregon. She says she hopes this internship will help others down a similar path.
"I think that there has been a stereotype for years, that there is one class or one type of person that appreciates the wine and I think that over time we have proven otherwise. Now, we are given this platform and it's time to amplify it," said Bramlett."...
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