The Color of Wine by UrbanVino

By Jena Domingue Creator and CEO of UrbanVino House of Brands

The McBride sisters are two highly successful and influential women in the world of wine. Andrea and Robin McBride were born and raised on opposite sides of the world, but their passion for wine brought them together to create one of the most successful wine businesses in the United States.

Andrea and Robin were both born into different families in different countries. Andrea was born in California to an African American mother and a New Zealand father. Robin was born and raised in Marlborough, New Zealand, by her mother, who was of Maori descent, and her Irish father. Despite growing up in different cultures, they shared a love of wine that would eventually bring them together.

The McBride sisters met when they were in their 20s when they discovered they shared the same father. They quickly bonded over their shared love of wine and decided to start a business together. In 2005, they founded the McBride Sisters Collection, a wine company producing high-quality wines from California and New Zealand.

Their company has been wildly successful, with their wines now sold in more than 50 countries worldwide. The McBride Sisters Collection includes a variety of wines, from sparkling wines to rosés to bold reds. They use sustainable and eco-friendly practices in their vineyards, making them successful and environmentally conscious.

But the McBride sisters are more than just successful businesswomen. They are also advocates for diversity and inclusion in the wine industry. Historically, the wine industry has been dominated by white men, and the McBride sisters have been working to change that. They are vocal about their mission to create a more inclusive and diverse industry, and they have created programs to help women and people of color enter the wine industry.

In 2019, the McBride sisters launched the SHE CAN Professional Development Fund, which provides financial support to women in the wine industry who are seeking to advance their careers. The program offers scholarships, mentorship, and other resources to help women break through the barriers that have historically kept them out of leadership roles in the wine industry.

The McBride sisters have also been vocal about the need to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women and people of color to the wine industry. In 2020, they launched the Black Girl Magic Wine Scholarship, which awards scholarships to women of color pursuing a career in wine. The scholarship is intended to help women overcome the financial barriers that can prevent them from pursuing their dreams in the wine industry.

The McBride sisters have been recognized for their contributions to the wine industry and their commitment to diversity and inclusion. They have been featured in a variety of publications, including Forbes, Wine Spectator, and The New York Times. They have also received numerous awards, including the Wine Enthusiast's Wine Star Award for Wine Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2019. jena@urbanvino.com is the creator and

The McBride sisters are not only successful entrepreneurs and advocates for diversity and inclusion, but they are also an inspiration to women everywhere. They have shown that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and a passion for what you do. They are proof that barriers can be broken and that the wine industry, and any industry, can be more inclusive and diverse.

For more information about the McBride sisters, visit mcbridesisters. com/Black-Girl-Magic. Follow on Facebook @ mcbridesisters, Instagram @ mcbridesisters, and Twitter @ mcbridesisters.

Visit UrbanVino.com or Apple Podcasts to listen to the UrbanVino Podcast, and visit YouTube for the video version. Connect with Jena on LinkedIn @ Jena Domingue and Instagram @ urbanvino.

Sales and Talent and at WineDirect. She is also US Ambassador (California) for Liquid Icons, a global agency working with ultra-premium wine brands worldwide, offering scholarships and apprenticeships specifically geared to promote diversity and inclusion in wine education and hospitality.