

Join us for a wine tasting at Melanated Wine.
Our tastings are a great way to learn about our different wines and our brand
We offer a two tasting options to choose from, including:
All of our tastings are led by our knowledgeable wine staff, who will share their insights and passion for wine with you.
To book a tasting, please click the "Book Now" button below or call us at (919) 695-3303.
We look forward to hosting you soon!
e your favorite and #uncorktheculturOn behalf of Melanated Wine, I want to thank you for logging onto our website. Consider yourself an official member of the MelaNation! You are now a part of a global movement that celebrates culture, passion, courage, and of course, delicious wine! You now have the opportunity to browse our varietals, purchase!
With Love,
Lashonda Fort-Modest
Founder Melanated Wine
Melanated Wine was created to decomplicate wine and embody our motto, “uncork the culture.” Founder Lashonda Fort-Modest believed that the minority community had been overlooked in the area of wine...
Our PBS episode premiered!
Join Deborah Holt Noel at Durham's first Black-owned winery and meet Lashonda Fort-Modest, the dynamic woman behind the wines.
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In south Durham, Melanated Wine is finally off the ground. The owner, Illinois native Lashonda Modest, moved her family to North Carolina 10 years ago. "When anyone consumes our wine, you're uncorking the culture," said Modest.
Durham's first Black-owned winery opened on Wednesday in the Southside Industrial Park of Durham.
The owner aims to pour inspiration into others while making fine wine more accessible to all.
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