Oakland, CA
February 22 - 25, 2024
Sip, Explore, Toast: Your Authentic Black Winery Experience is here!
🍷 Redefining Wine Culture: A Deep Dive into Oakland & Napa's Black Wine Scene!🍷
Have you ever felt that burning desire to dive deep into a wine journey but got held back by friends' ever-changing plans? Yearned for genuine ties and rich, immersive experiences in the renowned wine valleys, but held back because of the feeling of sticking out? We feel you, and we've curated something that's straight-fire just for you!
Adventure in Black, in collaboration with Black Vines® – Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art, a celebrated annual festival in the Bay Area, renowned for uniting Black-owned wineries, artists, and musicians, creating a vibrant space to explore wine, and celebrate African American culture!
Together, we’re bringing forth an unparalleled immersion into the heart of Napa Valley – the ultimate haven for wine lovers. But here’s the twist - this ain’t your everyday wine tour.
We’re taking you off the beaten path and into the vibrant Black wine scene of Oakland and Napa. A celebration of BLACK JOY, and BLACK EXCELLENCE, and BLACK WINES!
Photos from the 2023 Annual Black Vines® – Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art
HIGHLIGHTS YOU’LL LOVE:
BLACK VINO VIBES: Dive into Napa and Oakland hidden gems by visiting some of its most-premier Black-owned and operated wineries!
FEED YOUR SOUL & PALATE: Indulge in a curated soul food feast, paired to perfection with wines and enlightened by an on-site Black sommelier. A taste explosion that dances to the beats of Black JOY!
ART, WINE, & CULTURE COLLIDE: Secure your front-row seat at the 13th Annual Black Vines® – Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art - where the toast to Black wineries meets diverse artistry. Voted USA Today’s #1 Wine Festival, it’s an experience that celebrates Black EXCELLENCE with every sip!
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FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Welcome to the Bay!
Jumpstart your journey in Oakland's culinary heart with a Soulful Welcome Dinner AIB Style. Crafted by our distinguished Bay Area chef, this 4-course experience tells Oakland's flavor story.
Sip and learn as our Black Sommelier walks you through each wine pairing, adding richness to every glass.
Cheers to the start!
Meals: Dinner
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Sip & Savor in Napa's Vineyards
Kick things off with a Toast onboard to our transport to Napa– bubbles make everything better!
Immerse in three exclusive vineyard tastings, celebrating black vintners and our love for wine.
Wine, dine, and divine times ahead!
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Black Vines & Black Wines
Step into the vibrant world of the 13th Annual Black Vines® – Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art festival.
Experience the joy, love, and excellence that Black Vines curates. Engage with tastemakers, relish in top-tier Black wines, and immerse in Oakland's rich artistic vibes. This is the heart of Black winemaking culture, and you're right at its core.
As the sun sets, indulge in a final dinner, a testament to our incredible journey.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
The Final Toast
From vineyard visits to art-filled evenings, every moment has been a chapter in our shared story.
Safe travels home, fam. Until the next toast.
Meals: Breakfast
💡 DID YOU KNOW NAPA VALLEY IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST UNIQUE AND TASTY WINE & CUISINE?! THAT’S WHY WE’VE HAND-PICKED AREAS THAT ALLOW YOU TO EXPLORE THE CITY, VISIT 5-STAR AND LOCAL RESTAURANTS, OR DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY WITH YOUR AIB FAM! 💡
You Deserve A Luxury Experience!
Why Not Treat Yourself?
DURING OUR TIME TOGETHER YOU WILL EXPLORE, MEET AND CREATE FRIENDSHIPS ALL WHILE EXPLORING THE RICH CULTURE, BEAUTY AND HISTORY OF OAKLAND & NAPA VALLEY!
Uncover Timeless Luxury in Uptown Oakland
Kissel Uptown Oakland
(or similar)
To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light.
Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater.
FULL PACKAGE DETAILS
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$1,682 PER PERSON
SUPERIOR ROOM WITH TWO DOUBLE BEDS. YOU WILL HAVE A ROOMMATE.
FOR COUPLES PLEASE SELECT 2 UNDER THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$2,006 PER PERSON
SUPERIOR ROOM WITH ONE QUEEN OR KING BED.
YOU WILL NOT HAVE A ROOMMATE.
Event Only
$1,232 PER PERSON
INCLUDES ALL SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES AND MEALS (EXCLUDING BREAKFAST).
NO ACCOMMODATIONS NOR EXTERNAL TRANSFER ARE PROVIDED WITH THIS OPTION.
PAYMENT PLANS & FINANCING ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL TRIPS!
SCHEDULE A CALL TO SPEAK WITH SOMEONE ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURE OR HOW TO BOOK YOUR TRIP FOR AS LOW AS $125/MONTH WITH UPLIFT.
See what people are saying!
Black Vines® – Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art is a beacon of cultural celebration and community empowerment in the Bay Area. This annual festival was acclaimed as the #1 Wine Festival by USA Today in 2021. Founded by Fern A. Stroud in 2010, Black Vines cultivates spaces imbued with Black Love, Black Joy, and Black Excellence, seamlessly blending wine education, art, and live music. The festival not only showcases Black-owned wineries and vintners but also serves as a platform for networking, community fellowship, and elevating African-American culture, making it the epicenter for experiencing and celebrating Black contributions to the wine industry.
What's Not Included:
Roundtrip Domestic flight to Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Travel Insurance (Cancel for Any Reason Insurance is HIGHLY Suggested).
Non-listed excursions, meals and activities
Items of a personal nature
Passport / Visa Fees (for non-US citizens)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
As of June 12, 2022 passengers are no longer required for COVID testing.
If you are in the United States you will not need a passport to travel, however if you are located outside of the US a valid passport is required to enter.
Flights:
Book your flight to and from Oakland International Airport (OAK) as early as possible (we recommend 2-3 months prior to departure).
Please plan to arrive by no later than 2:00 pm on February 22, 2024.
You will book your departure flight from Oakland International Airport (OAK), anytime on February 25, 2024.
If you’d like to arrive early or stay later OR need help booking your flights please contact The Adventure in Black Team and we’d be more than happy to assist you.
Notes:
Traveling abroad requires a passport valid for six months beyond your travel dates. If you are a non-US Citizen in order to participate in this experience, you must have a valid passport with an expiration date no SOONER than August 30, 2024. 2024.
What's Included:
Stunning Accommodations: Kissel Uptown Oakland (or similar)
Seamless Transitions: Arrival & Departure airport transfers.
Deep Dive into Wine Culture: 13th Annual Black Vines® – A toast to Black Wineries and diverse art.
Taste of Oakland: 4-course soulful Welcome Dinner crafted by a renowned Bay Area Black Chef.
Wine Galore:
Exclusive Partner Vineyard tour.
Additional top-tier tastings at two other vineyards.
Community Impact: Discover black-owned businesses and support the Black economic ecosystem in the wine industry.
Swag Alert: Adventure in Black exclusive Swag Bag
Always Assisted: Dedicated AIB Support Staff to cater to your needs.
Pose and Repeat: Professional Videographer/Photographer to document the experience.
Stay Connected: Private Group Chat for trip attendees.
Camaraderie: Connect, laugh, and share with like-minded black travelers.
Physical Activities:
This tour involves little physical activity outside of our daily walking tours. We will do our best to accommodate all physical needs, however, please ensure that you are physically able to participate in those activities without complaint, if not then this may not be the best trip for you.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Trip insurance is therefore highly recommended. Your premium is related to your trip cost, so you don’t have to worry about being over-insured. We recommend the Travel Insurance providers outlined below:
Payments & Payment Plans:
All payments to Adventure in Black are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is because Adventure in Black has contractual agreements with hotels, airlines, and other vendors that will not allow us to obtain any refunds. This way we can keep our package prices low and allow you to make monthly payments on your vacation.
Should you opt-in to our payment plan program, your invoice will clearly note your due dates and amount. We suggest you put this payment plan on your personal calendar.
A $75 late fee will be applied to all payments made after the 3-day grace period. Your trip is subject to cancellation after two missed payments.
