together, the two and 6 others came together to form the association of african-american vintners in the hopes of stimulating other minorities to investigate careers within the business. >> it's od being in it and ha--and being associated with others who have precisely the same thoughts that you have, although you have other--you have your independent thoughts. but there's certain things that we all wake up and think about, and--and that'good that, uh-- that's our bond. >> 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-am

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 it?" >> today this group of pioneering men have as much fun educating each other as they do others. >> what kind of sausage we got here, my man? >> we got somethin'. we got some--a little chicken, spinach, with feta. we got some bavarian bratwurst, hot italian over here, and in the middle, hawaiian portuguese. >> think that's gonna be enough sausage? >> tell me. you tell me. >> but besides education, the group has one other purpose, to promote the wines that are currently being made by african-american vintners, and every summer, they get the opportunity to do both at their annual luheon and panel d

together, the two and 6 others came together to form the association of african-american vintners in the hopes of stimulating