About Wino Noire

Welcome to Wino Noire, a modern wine and lifestyle blog. Here you’ll find down-to-earth wine education, wine recommendations, food and wine pairings, and inspiration for your next wine destinations. Let’s be honest. Wine is a topic that can be intimidating and it certainly lacks diversity. The goal of our content is to break down those barriers and create a space for all types of wine lovers because wine is for everyone.

About Desiree

When I started my wine journey in 2017, I was desperate to find a community that felt welcoming. I didn’t grow up around wine, and it felt scary to enter the wine industry as a newbie. After years of studying wine through books, travel, and certification courses, it is my goal to be the resource that I wish I had. You can even take a class with me.

Mission Statement

At Wino Noire, my mission is to share my passion for wine in a way that inspires others to explore the world through the lens of wine. Wine has opened doors to new cultures, foods, and experiences for me, and I hope to empower others—especially people of color—to carve out their own paths in this space.

Core Values

• Inspire Exploration: Encourage curiosity about the cultures, traditions, and people behind every bottle of wine.
• Representation Matters: Advocate for inclusivity in the wine industry, showing that wine lovers come in all shapes, shades, and backgrounds.
• Demystify Wine: Make wine approachable, celebrating its complexity without being pretentious.
• Promote Balance: Encourage mindful and enjoyable wine consumption, especially when paired with food and shared with good company.
• Celebrate Connection: Highlight wine’s ability to bring people together, spark conversations, and deepen connections.
• Make Wine Cool: Reimagine wine as modern, fun, and inclusive—something that resonates with a younger, more diverse audience.

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