MBE Highlight: WeRise wines - Diversifying Wine One Glass at a Time

Walking into WeRise Wines’ location in Seattle’s Belltown, is like walking into what wine tastes like. Surrounded by different hues of Bordeaux reds and purples and nestled in between cozy sitting arrangements, bottles you have never seen before greet you with a warm welcome.
Jamila Conley, owner and founder of WeRise Wines, started her love for wine over two decades ago when she partook in an international business class in France. Ever since then, her interest in wine led her to immerse herself into the world of wine, organically developing her palate and wine knowledge. 

Eventually, in early 2023, she attended an event highlighting Black women in wine, piquing her curiosity to learn more about diversity in wine, realizing that wine is a $500 billion industry in the United States, expected to reach over $600 billion by 2028 (Horizon Grand Research, 2025)…

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