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5 LGBTQ+-Owned Wineries to Add to Your Bucket List
Here's our guide to some of the best wineries in the US
From Sonoma County’s Equality Vines award-winning Pinot Noir to the terroir-driven creations of Camins 2 Dreams, these wineries showcase some of the finest bottles in America. You can support the community while enjoying a proper tasting flight in the rooms these vineyards have built to show off their work. Whether it’s Remy Wines’ Italian-inspired varietals in Oregon or Aluel Cellars’ elegant offerings in Seattle, each of these LGBTQ+-owned wineries delivers unique flavours and stories worth raising a glass to.
Visiting wineries is more than just sipping wine. It’s a journey into the art and science behind every bottle. You’ll learn about terroir, how soil, climate, and geography shape the flavour of the wine, and discover the winemaking process, from grape harvesting to barrel ageing. Experts will guide you through tasting techniques, teaching you to identify aromas, flavours, and textures like a pro. You’ll also uncover the stories behind each winery.
Equality Vines – Sonoma County, California
Owned by Matt Grove and Jim Obergefell—the lead plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that legalised same-sex marriage in the United States—this is a winery with a social conscience. It helps that the wine tastes excellent too! Located in the heart of Sonoma County, Equality Vines partners with organisations championing LGBTQ+ rights, donating a portion of proceeds to these causes. Try their “Love Wins” Pinot Noir, a balanced and elegant expression of Sonoma terroir, or their ever-popular sparkling rosé. Their limited-release wines are always worth a try.
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Voon Wines – California
Founded by San Francisco-based partners Evan Anderson and Cameron Foxgrover, Voon specialises in elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sourced from organic vineyards in California’s Sta. Rita Hills. Their portfolio includes award-winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as unique varietals like Grüner Veltliner and Grenache, all crafted from organically farmed vineyards. Known for satisfying acidity, complex flavours, and subtle herbal undertones, their wines consistently earn high praise, including 94-point ratings from Wine Enthusiast. VOON also supports LGBTQ+ causes, including The Trevor Project.
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Remy Wines, based in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, specialises in Old World–style wines made from Italian varietals like Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, and Lagrein, alongside blends and sparkling wines under their Three Wives and Black Heart Series labels. Known for their elegant, food-friendly profiles, the wines reflect Remy Drabkin’s passion for the finest Italian grapes. The winery also hosts events like Queer Wine Fest and supporting Wine Country Pride, celebrating LGBTQ+ winemakers in the wine industry.
Visiting Remy Wines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is always a good idea, especially if you’re interested in Italian varietals. Their tasting room is located in a farmhouse on the Three Wives Vineyard in the Dundee Hills, where you’ll find a cosy and inviting atmosphere. You can enjoy a selection of unique wines, including Dolcetto, Lagrein, and Tempranillo, which are less common in the region.
Camins 2 Dreams – California
Camins 2 Dreams, founded in 2017 by winemakers Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó, specialises in hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines from Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills AVA (home to many popular vineyards spread over 2,700 acres). Their portfolio includes varietals such as Syrah, Grüner Veltliner, Gamay, Grenache, and Carignan, all fermented with natural yeast and minimal intervention, resulting in natural wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their vineyards. You can experience these distinctive wines at their Lompoc tasting room, located at 1520 East Chestnut Court.
Aluel Cellars – Seattle
Aluel Cellars, located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighbourhood, is a boutique winery owned by partners Alex Oh and Simon Hilbert. Established in 2016, Aluel Cellars sources premium grapes from Washington’s finest vineyards to craft a diverse range of wines, including Merlot, Grenache, Malbec, and Sauvignon Blanc. Aluel Cellars, now features three Seattle tasting rooms in Capitol Hill, Ballard, and Queen Anne, showcasing old-world-style wines made from Washington grapes.
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