. >> one of those inspired by the group's tight bond was daniel bryant.ined the group early on and 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. and as a member of the association of african-american vintners, a couple of the guys say, "you know, you know as much about this as we do. why don't you create your own wine?" i say, "i don't have the money you all have." heh! "and i don't want to be broke the rest of my life." and i talked to a couple of people. i talked to mac. and he said, "i think you can do this. and i'll help you from the standpoint of providing you counsel, if need be. but why don't you do it? why don't you try it?" >> tod