Tiquette Bramlett
Tiquette Bramlett | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education |
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| Alma mater | Chapman University |
| Occupation | Winemaker |
| Known for | Founder of Our Legacy Harvested |
Tiquette Bramlett is an American winemaker and founder of the nonprofit organization Our Legacy Harvested. She is the first black woman appointed to oversee a winery in a major U.S. wine region. Bramlett was named as one of USA Today's Women of the Year in 2023.
Early life and education
[edit]Bramlett grew up in the San Francisco Bay area.[1] She earned a Bachelor's degree in both Organizational Leadership and Vocal Performance and Education from Chapman University.[2] After graduating, Bramlett was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 24, which caused her to change her original career plan to become an opera singer. After her mom gave her The Wine Bible to read during treatment, she decided to pursue a career in the wine industry.[3]
Career
[edit]Bramlett started as an associate in the tasting room at Anne Amie Vineyards in Carlton, Oregon in 2015. She was later employed as a brand ambassador for Abbey Creek Vineyard in North Plains, Oregon.[4] Bramlett is a certified sommelier.[5]
In 2020, Bramlett established a nonprofit organization called Our Legacy Harvested, whose mission is to diversify the wine industry within Oregon. The association works with interns and trains them on winemaking, working to create opportunities in the industry for other BIPOC individuals.[6]
In 2021, Bramlett was hired as president of Compris Vineyard (formerly Vidon Vineyards) located in Newberg, Oregon, becoming the first black woman to lead a winery in the United States. She has said: “It’s cool being the first, but I want to make sure I’m definitely not the last.”[7][8]
Awards and honors
[edit]In 2021, Bramlett was named one of Imbibe magazine's 75 People to Watch.[9]
In 2023, Bramlett was named as one of USA Today's Women of the Year, which recognizes women who have made a significant impact across the country.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Marie, Kelsey (2023-03-02). "Meet Tiquette Bramlett, The First Black Woman To Run A Winery In A Major U.S. Region". Travel Noire. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ "Vidon Vineyard Hires Tiquette Bramlett as President". WineBusiness.com. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ Lynn, Capi (19 March 2023). "'It's bigger than wine' for USA TODAY's Women of the Year honoree from Oregon". Statesman Journal. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ Hussain, Ruksana (11 January 2022). "Vidon Vineyard's Tiquette Bramlett Creates Inclusivity for the BIPOC Community". CuisineNoirMag.com. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Topps, Jacy (5 July 2022). "'I Want to Open the Door a Little Wider': 5 Questions With Tiquette Bramlett". WineMag.com. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Dinh, Elizabeth (5 May 2022). "Tiquette Bramlett makes history at Vidon Vineyard". KOIN. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Taylor, DeAnna (13 May 2021). "Tiquette Bramlett: The First Black Woman Appointed To Oversee A US Winery". TravelNoire.com. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ^ "Women of Influence 2023: Tiquette Bramlett of Our Legacy Harvested". American City Business Journals. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ Cooper, Chasity (24 December 2021). "Imbibe 75 Person to Watch: Tiquette Bramlett". Imbibe. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Meet USA TODAY's Women of the Year". USA Today. 17 March 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.