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How this Missouri sommelier is making the culture of wine more inclusive

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82% Informative

Fewer than 300 people have earned the highest title of “master sommeliers” and only four of them are Black.

Out of about 11,600 wineries in the U.S. , fewer than 1 percent are Black-owned, according to the Association of African American Vintners .

Javia Gilliam-Sanford earned her level 1 certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers in April 2024 .

The mobile bar started as a graduate student’s passion project.

This year they opened their first -ever brick-and-mortar spot, The Passport , in downtown St. Louis .

She wants everyone to have access to the world of wine, including people who haven't tried the ancient drink yet.

VR Score

82

Informative language

79

Neutral language

75

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

39

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not offensive

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medium-lived

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