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Size in (billions of US $) that the global wine market is expected to reach by 2028. The latest trend analysis report by Research and Markets showed the global wine market was worth $418 billion in 2020 with an expected compounded growth rate of 6.4% annually. Wine is gaining widespread acceptance globally because of its growing accessibility and lower alcohol levels compared to hard spirits.

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“When I first started, there weren’t really any Black wine professionals—spotting one was like seeing a unicorn. When you see someone who looks like you, engaging in something that you never thought was for you, it’s a game changer.”

—André Hueston Mack, sommelier, author and winemaker Maison Noir Wines

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