Hi! I’m Chasity.
Think of me as your bougie, wine-loving cousin who does her best to put you on to the most delicious wines out there.
Let’s toast it up!
Think of me as your bougie, wine-loving cousin who does her best to put you on to the most delicious wines out there.
Let’s toast it up!
Bummer Wines brings natural wine to the neighborhood (Chicago Reader)
Going the Distance (University of Michigan Alumni Magazine)
At Pour Souls Cocktail Counter, Tim Williams goes the extra mile (Chicago Reader)
At This Chicago-Based Beauty Retailer, Black-Owned Products Take Up All The Shelf Space (Sweet July)
Wade Cellars on a mission to make wine more accessible (Andscape)
A Black Millennial Woman’s Guide To Navigating Friendship (Sweet July)
Will Rihanna’s reign continue with PUMA? (Andscape)
Thinking about applying to an accelerator? Here's what you should know. (Mogul Millennial)
Going Dry? 11 Non-Alcoholic Wine, Beer, and Spirits To Try (SOMM TV)
Here’s A Beverage Pairing For Every Holiday Gathering You’re Planning This Season (Sweet July)
Can Tech Bridge the Gap with Millennial Wine Consumers? (SevenFifty Daily)
Six Ways To Running a Successful Restaurant Wine Program (SOMM TV)
Xarel-lo’s Versatility: From Sparkling Stunner to Varietal Star (SOMM TV)
Wade Cellars on a mission to make wine more accessible (Andscape)
4 Cocktail Recipes for Winter Wine Lovers Ready to Venture Into the Spirits World (VinePair)
A Cocktail for Every Type of Football Fan (VinePair)
Sip Wine While Watching the Harvest (Chicago Magazine)
The Midwest’s Best Wine Road Trips for a Scenic Getaway From Chicago (EATER Chicago)
Spend a Night Gazing at Nature Through Glass (Chicago Magazine)
We Need A Resolution: The Pay Gap Is Even Wider For Black Women (Sweet July)
Chicago has some of the catchiest radio and TV jingles, period (The TRiiBE)
In ‘Drunk On Love,’ Jasmine Guillory Satiates the Palate with Love, Lust and Lots of Wine (Sweet July)
How to Pair Iconic Chicago Foods With Wine (EATER Chicago)
Loire Valley Legend: Melon de Bourgogne and Its Role in Muscadet (SOMM TV)
FX’s ‘The Bear’ is a reminder that Black creativity in the kitchen matters, but is often overlooked (The TRiiBE)
‘Without My Integrity, I Am Nothing’: 5 Questions with Melody Fuller (Wine Enthusiast)
Best Summer Wines and Food Pairings (Coravin)
Napa Valley Chardonnay (Napa Valley Vintners Magazine)
Slashies’ — hybrid retail and bar businesses — elevate customers’ palates while keeping community first (Chicago Tribune)
A Six-Bottle Master Class to Merlot (Wine Enthusiast)
8 of the Best Wine and Spirits Brands With African Roots (VinePair)
Take It Easy Sis: Three Black Women On Creating Space To Embrace Rest (Sweet July)
Oregon’s Pinot Gris is High Quality and High Value (The Drop)
These Wine Professionals Started Virtual Businesses During the Pandemic–Here’s What They’ve Learned (Wine Industry Advisor)
In Work And In Life, Carmeon Hamilton Aims To Find Beauty In Every Moment (Sweet July)
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Julia Coney–Writer, Educator, Speaker (Wine Industry Advisor)
Let Tourists Eat Deep Dish. We’ll Take a Pizza Puff (Chicago Magazine)
Let’s Toast It Up: 15 Black-Owned Wine Bars and Wineries to Support Coast to Coast (Yahoo!)
Wine’s Most Inspiring People: Donniella Winchell—Executive Director, Ohio Wine Producers Association (Wine Industry Advisor)
Robin and Andrea McBride – Committed to Innovation and Accessibility (Wine Industry Advisor)
Imbibe 75: Tiquette Bramlett; Andra “AJ” Johnson (Imbibe Magazine)
We Asked 10 Sommeliers: What is the most Overrated Wine? (Vinepair)
We Asked Sommeliers: What is the most Underrated Wine? (Vinepair)
Budget Bubbles for Celebrating (Chicago Magazine)
Cheers To That: Here Are Five Dynamic Wine Destinations to Explore (Sweet July Magazine)
These 8 sparkling wines will make your holiday season merry and bright (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
With Over $100k in Human Rights Campaign Contributions, House Wine Earns Social Visionary of the Year (Wine Enthusiast)
The Best Wine to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Dinner (Vegetarian Times)
Last Year, the Drinks Industry Made a Commitment to Diversity. Here’s What Has Changed (SevenFifty Daily)
When it comes to exploring wine, Etinosa Emokpae takes it easy (The Philadelphia Enquirer)
How to Open Any Wine Bottle With Flair (The Drop)
Move over margaritas – here’s why red wine and tacos are the perfect pair (Chicago Tribune)
New to Holism? Read on to Learn How VIK Winery Is Pioneering the Practice (Vinepair)
The Pandemic Has Proved Valued of Local Independent Wine Shops (Imbibe Magazine)
These Women of the Vine are Putting Their Unique Twist on Sustainability (Coravin)
A Six-Bottle Master Class to Chardonnay (Wine Enthusiast)
The Tangled Tale of Zinfandel (Imbibe Magazine)
American Wine History has Deep Midwestern Roots (Wine Enthusiast)
These Female Entrepreneurs Create Digital Communities with Wine
(Wine Enthusiast)
Colorado Wine Pros Call for Change (5280 Magazine)
Key Takeaways From ‘Be The Change’ Diversity Job Fair (SevenFifty Daily)
For the Next Generation of Black Wine Professionals, Change Is Already Here (Imbibe Magazine)
Imbibe 75: George W.C. Walker III, Rania Zayyat, The Roots Fund
(Imbibe Magazine)
Honoring The Past, LS Cream Paves The Way For The Future of Haitian Cremas (The Vinter Project)
Sweet Spot (Chicago Magazine)
This is the Best Gas Station Winery in Napa (Food & Wine Magazine)
‘Uncorked' Star Mamoudou Athie Says Film Isn't Only About Wine, It's About Chasing Dreams (Essence)
5 Red Wine-Casked Whiskeys to Try This Fall (VinePair)
Black-owned Wine Shops from Coast to Coast (Wine Enthusiast)
In Chicago, a Neighborhood Spot Prioritizes Community and Staff To Endure the Pandemic (Wine Enthusiast)
Rosé Tequila Is Boozy, Pink, and Better Than You Think (VinePair)
When Did ‘Malo’ Become a Bad Word? (Wine Enthusiast)
What to Drink With Spicy Foods (Thrillist)
Black Women Entrepreneurs are Building their Own Spaces in Wine (Wine Enthusiast)
Meet the Black Women Transforming Wine Culture in the U.S. (ZORA Magazine)
How DBR Winemaker Diane Flamand Is Making Bordeaux Wines More Approachable (VinePair)
In This New York City Beer Bar, Hip Hop and Hops Get Equal Billing (October)
Cognac 101: The Beloved Brandy of Black Culture (Cuisine Noir)
Chef Brian Jupiter on the Secrets of Cooking with Beer (October)
Harlem Hops Is the Beer Bar Harlem's Been Waiting For (October)
The Innovators Pioneering Community, Conversation, and Excellent Cocktails in Charleston (VinePair)
A Latino Wine Company Is Challenging Perceptions in Washington, D.C. (VinePair)
Pittsburgh’s Fresh Fest Celebrates Passion and Progress (VinePair)
How to Navigate a Wine Shop, According to the Pros (VinePair)
Southern Wine Culture Thrives on Imported Grapes and Homegrown Hospitality (VinePair)
