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To empower BIPOC wine professionals with equitable opportunities to access, grow, and thrive as visible leaders in the Canadian wine industry.

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FUNDRAISER ANNOUNCEMENT!! 💋 We’re THRILLED to launch a weeklong fundraiser for @vin.equity starting this Friday! Vinequity is a non-profit with a goal of increasing equitable opportunities for Canadian BIPOC wine professionals through educational grants.

They do great work, we love supporting them & want to give you a (delicious!) chance to do the same! From Friday, September 11th through to Thursday, September 17th at both locations enjoy feature wines by some of our fave BIPOC Canadian winemakers with all glass proceeds to Vinequity. Shout out to features @revelcider, @malivoire and @nupur_gogia. We’re also throwing a fundraising BBQ at Dundas on Sunday, September 13th from 2-7 PM - that’s this Sunday!

Join us, & @mostly.beans grillside for delicious eats for a cause including Caribbean shrimp, corn & bean tostada and grilled veg with pomegranite and tahini. 🍤 We can’t wait to see you there! #summerofgw

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The @vin.equity Scholarships are OPEN! @grapewitches are proud to donate $2500 to their mission of creating equitable opportunities for Canadian BIPOC wine professionals. We can’t wait to watch tomorrow’s diverse leaders grow and thrive. Check the link in our bio for all the information and how to apply!

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In February we celebrate Black History Month ! Shoutout to @vin.equity for their efforts and contributions in the wine world!

#blackhistorymonth #vinequity #winewednesdays

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It's Giving Tuesday, help us make a difference-Your friends at Vinequity

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Wines of Argentina 🇦🇷 seminar and tasting - a huge thank you to Vinequity, Debbie Shing, and Liz Luzza.

We had the opportunity to taste three different flights that represents the diverse regions and character of Argentinian wines.

I enjoyed discussing wine and wine tourism with producers from Familia Vicente Pearce, whose wines have just entered the Ontario market.

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It felt like a crazy small world when Simone and I found out that not only does their family make one of my favourite natural wines @podericellario_wines, but that they grew up 20 minutes down the road from where I studied in Piedmont. Both queer organizers now living in Toronto, we decided to harness the spirit of Italian chaos and hospitality and host a somewhat impromptu aperitivo in the name of raising a glass (and some funds!) for @vin.equity, an organization that nurtures and promotes inclusion and equity within the wine industry.

Simone @sippingrapejuice curated a wine list featuring all queer and BIPOC producers, and I (Sara @eat.out.supperclub) made a buffet style aperi-cena spread. At the end of the day we donated $250 to @vin.equity (representing just over 20% of all sales).

A big thank you to @grapewitches and @livelaugh__lo for generously lending us your patio for the last outdoor event of the season, @offfieldfilm for capturing all these beautiful photos, @ataleasoldaswine for running the bar, and of course to everyone who came, ate, drank, chatted, and supported us and this cause.

𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔀𝓮 𝓪𝓽𝓮

🍇homemade pizza in teglia w: purple potatoes, sour cream, and chives ; black grapes, Gorgonzola, and thyme; honey nut squash, oregano, hot honey; everything bagel spice

🍇Squiggly grissini w @k2milling flour

🍇Moscato grapes

🍇 Figs brûléed

🍇Whipped hot honey butter; burnt lemon and beetroot hummus; crudités

🍇Local Canadian cheeses: Brie de Portneuf, Grey Owl, Black River cheddar curds, Woolwich Old Goat, Hope Elgin aged buffalo

𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔀𝓮 𝓭𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓴

🍷Wines by the glass by @podericellario_wines

🍷Bottles from: Katla, Emme Wines, Ruth Lewandowski, Slobodné, Ursa Major, and Revel Cider (full list + more info on last slide!)

𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓥𝓲𝓷𝓮𝓺𝓾𝓲𝓽𝔂

Vinequity aims to ensure that people who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour (including BIPOC people who identify as LGBTQ+ or are living with a disability) that work in all aspects of the wine industry are given equitable treatment and opportunities to access, grow and thrive as visible leaders in the Canadian Wine Industry

📸: @offfieldfilm

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Drink Out is a celebration of queerness and our mission to bring more joy, equity, and community-building to the world of food and wine. Eat Out Supperclub and SippinGrapeJuice are bringing you a gay ol’ time with an aperitivo-style evening in support of Vinequity, an organization that works to create equitable opportunities for Canadian BIPOC professionals in our industry. So come out and come OUT to eat queer food, drink queer wine, and spend humpday supporting friends and community members. 🌈

📆 When: Wednesday October 15th, 6.30 – 9(ish)

🍢What: snacks by @eat.out.supperclub and wines from queer and BIPOC winemakers around the world curated by @sippingrapejuice. Your ticket includes a aperitivo-style buffet spread (while it lasts!) and a splash of Podericellario wine. 20% of the total wine sales will be donated to @vin.equity supporting them in advocating for more inclusion in the hospitality and wine industry.🥂

👯 Who: This is an event open to all and allies are welcome! Come alone or come with friends, but please leave racism, homophobia, xenophobia, sexism etc etc at home. We are first and foremost committed to creating a safe and fun space for queer and BIPOC folk.

📍Where: @grapewitches patio

Grab your ticket through the QR code or at the link in bio, spots are limited!✨

‼️ticket required‼️ Poster for a queer aperitivo fundraising for Vinequity

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We’re closing out Women’s Month with a bold pour! 🍷✨Beverly Crandon isn’t just changing the wine game; she’s flipping the whole table 🍇🔥Sommelier, Co-founder of Vinequity, and Founder of Spice Food & Wine Group, she’s proving that wine isn’t just for the old-school—it’s for everyone who loves a good sip with serious flavor 🌶️🍷

In this final VineRoutes Exclusive Interview series, Beverly spills the tea (or should I say, the wine?) on breaking industry barriers, shaking up traditions, and why wine absolutely belongs at the spice-lovers’ table 🔥

▶️ Hit ‘play’ on this reel for snippets of our conversation and let’s raise a glass to women who are making waves—because celebrating them shouldn’t stop when March ends! 🥂👯‍♀️

Find the link to the article of this VineRoutes Exclusive Interview in my bio!

#iamasocialherbivore #vegangirl #veganlifestyle #vegan #plantbased #veganfood #veganlife #govegan #womensmonth #equityinwine #sipwithspice

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Cooking up change and pouring out knowledge—Carrie Rau does it all! 🍷🔥

From the kitchen to the classroom, this Chef, Sommelier, and WSET Wine Educator is making waves in the Canadian wine industry 🇨🇦

As International Women’s Month winds down, I’m spotlighting her journey in my VineRoutes interview with her. From food to fine wine and her mission with Vinequity, she’s working to make the industry more inclusive.

If you love food, wine, or just a good success story—this one’s for you! 🥂

Cheers to women in wine all year round—not just this month! 🍇✨

Watch the full interview from YouTube (find the VineRoutes Exclusive Interview link in my bio)

#womensmonth #equityinwine #sipandsavor #girlpower #womeninwine #winewednesday

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Women are making waves in the wine industry, breaking barriers and driving change.

With #womensday being tomorrow, meet three incredible leaders who are championing equity, representation, and innovation in the world of wine.

Their stories prove that progress is happening—one bottle, one vineyard, and one conversation at a time. Read and watch Priya Rao’s conversation at the link in bio☝️

#WomenInWine #EquityInWine

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Canada’s wine industry is evolving, with diversity playing a key role in shaping its future. From winemakers and sommeliers to wine lists, greater representation is enriching the experience for consumers and foodservice professionals alike.

Join Debbie Shing, the founder of Quvé and Vinequity, and Arashasp Shroff, Wine Director of Abrielle, as they take us through how inclusion is elevating menus and bringing fresh perspectives.

Check it out in #MENUMagazine: link in bio or visit menumag.ca

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🍇 Vinequity’s Grapes & Growth program is breaking barriers in the wine industry, offering immersive education in viticulture and winemaking for BIPOC professionals.

As @beverlycrandon points out in this special contribution to VineRoutes, through mentorships, hands-on experiences, and industry connections, this initiative is paving the way for a more inclusive future in Canadian wine.

To learn more about this important initiative and to read Beverly’s editorial, follow the link in our bio☝️

📸 @minglecreativeco

#bipoc #vinequitywinecamp #wineeducation

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