In light of the half-hearted apologies given to the Melanoid women thrown off of the Napa Valley Wine Train this past weekend for “laughing too loud”, now would be the time for Melanoid people to seriously consider patronizing wineries that will accommodate them with no concerns of unnecessary–and ridiculous–repercussions from suspected white supremacists who own and operate the wineries of Napa Valley. As a matter of fact, those same accommodations can be met without the Sisters having to worry about traveling too far. Here is a list of Black-Owned wineries in the state of California that could very well provide a much better experience for the Melanoid Sisters who were singled out by the suspected white supremacists on the train that day.

1. Rideau Vineyard

Founded by Iris Rideau, the 16-acre winery produces an award-winning wine named Pinot Noir. The winery is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, which is in the Santa Barbara area.

2. Brown Estate

This Melanoid family-owned winery was founded in 1980 on what was known as a “ghost estate” in Napa Valley, CA.  Perhaps the most impressive thing about the winery thus far is its extended invitation to the female Melanoid book club members who were deprived of the same experience on the Napa Valley Wine Train as their non-Melanoid counterparts. The Brown Estate is offering the women a private visit to their premises as a result of their unjust treatment on the Wine Train.

3. Esterlina Vineyards

This particular winery is owned by the Sterling Brothers, a family of Melanoid men who have over 30 years of experience in the industry.

4. L’objet Noir

With a place with a title that actually translates to “the black object”, it is only fitting that the establishment be owned by someone of Melanoid persuasion. Dan Glover is the owner and captain of the ship that is smooth sailing at L’objet Noir.

5. Everett Ridge Winery

Also owned by the Sterling Brothers (the Melanoid men who own Esterlina Vineyards), the Sterling family has to be beaming with pride because of their semmingly lucrative opportunities in this particular industry (wine and spirits). This is a winery that goes back many years in time…137 years, to be exact.

B. Clark

Tristan Walker is the visionary behind the creation of Bevel, a collection of shaving and grooming products with Melanoid men in mind. Because so many Melanated men suffer from Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, aka “razor bumps”, our skin requires special care that will maintain healthy skin after shaving. Mr. Walker has filled a large void by creating these products.

As a long-time entrepreneur in the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley, Walker got his start in the area by working as an intern for social media giant Twitter. In an interview with the San Francisco Business Times, he explains,  “I want Walker & Co. (Walker’s company which created Bevel) to be the last thing I do. I want it to outlast me. I want to create a brand that lives on and that people really trust.”

Perhaps the most impressive thing about Walker’s accomplishment with his mission is that he has been able to do so from Silicon Valley, an industrial sector of the U.S. that has traditionally lacked a substantial Melanoid presence. His accomplishments don’t stop at Bevel alone. Walker has launched a non-profit by the name of Code 2040, which seeks to steer more Melanated young professionals into the tech industry.

By creating Bevel, Mr. Walker has given Melanated men a healthy alternative to the traditional selection of shaving products that often fall short on their advertised objectives of clean shaves with no skin damage. This in itself, is “cool”.

To purchase Bevel products, go to getbevel.com .

B. Clark