WeRise Wines celebrated the joy of wine and inclusivity with a Pour and Explore anniversary celebration for its wine club and the launch of a new private-label wine. As a Black LGBTQ-owned business in Downtown Seattle, WeRise is a platform for underrepresented wineries and winemakers to connect their products with a community that prioritizes purchasing and appreciating wine with intention.  

Founder Jamila Conley expressed that WeRise is all about meeting people where they are at in their knowledge of wine. The wine club offers its members a journey to discover new wines and labels, introducing them to exciting winemakers and unique selections they might not otherwise encounter. Original club member Natasha Rosenblatt lauded WeRise’s combination of great vibes and welcoming spirit, praising Conley’s achievement of curating a tight-knit community built around representation. 

The launch of WeRise's private label is a significant milestone aimed at extending the brand's reach and drawing more attention to the wineries it champions. Conley noted that the private label serves as “a gateway” to the other winemakers WeRise partners with, contributing to the larger mission of supporting women-owned, Black-owned, and queer-owned businesses. 

Learn more at werisewines.com for more information about the WeRise wine club and upcoming events. Stop by WeRise Wines at 1913 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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