. >> one of those inspired by the group's tight bond was daniel bryant. he joined the group early on abd had a successful customized wine country tour operation called "a color of grape," but it was at the urging of mac that he decided to step into the business of making wine as well. in 2004, he released his first vintage, and today his wine is being served in 4-star restaurants all across sacramento, including the popular waterboy restaurant in midtown. >> i started in this business from the education side. i did education seminars and workshops all over the country. um, and as a member of the association of african-american vintners, a couple of the guys says, "you know, you knaw as much about this as we do. why don't you create your own wine?" said, "i don't have the money you all have. heh. and i don't wanna be broke the rest of mx life." and i talked to a couple people. i talked to mac, um, and he said, "i think you can do this, uh, and i'll hep you from the standpoint of providing you counsel if need be, but why don't you do it? why don't you try i