Eric Bach and Cameron and Marlen Porter, who produce Central Coast wines, were also disturbed by the industry’s lack of diversity. AdvertisementSimonne Mitchelson penned an emotional plea to the Central Coast wine industry to join the fight against racism. According to Garcia, Black vintners account for less than 1 percent of the wine industry and the Black share of the consumer base isn’t much larger. After Floyd’s death, “donations have poured in from across the wine industry” and reached $35,000. While minimal-intervention, or “natural,” wines account for just a sliver of California’s wine industry, they connect everyone in the group.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 18, 2021 18:14 UTC