What is Oenoverse?


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Oenoverse is an access and opportunity initiative, dedicated to expanding opportunity in and through the Virginia wine industry.

The goal of Oenoverse is to significantly contribute to building a more inclusive Virginia wine industry through focused outreach efforts that educate and include people from historically excluded and underrepresented communities. The Oenoverse Club is rooted at Blenheim Vineyards, but we are making strides to create a more welcoming and inclusive Virginia wine industry.

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Oeno Camp: A Virginia Wine Immersion Program

Oeno Camp is a three-day Virginia Wine Immersion Program similar to the model of Oregon Pinot Camp in partnership with Oenoverse and The Veraison Project. Ten national grantees selected by application process will experience the best of what Virginia wine country has to offer with the goal of furthering education, creating opportunities, and building bridges within the industry.

Who is The Veraison Project?

The Veraison Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of a volunteer group of wine industry professionals committed to making our industry more diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Two Up Wine Down:
The Ultimate Virginia Wine Festival!

Join us at the heart of Charlottesville’s downtown at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, where the city’s center of Black culture and resilience sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. With ALL welcome, you’re invited to indulge in a day of tastings, conversations, and connections that transcend boundaries.

November 15, 2025

Upcoming Oenoverse Events

  • April 13, 2-4pm: Kendall Gordon
  • June 8, 2-4pm: Melissa Lorenzo
  • July 20, 2-4pm
  • September 7, 2-4pm: Justin Ferguson
  • December 7, 2-4pm: Carlita Pitts
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  • Two women sit comfortably indoors, enjoying a moment of relaxation. The woman in the foreground wears a denim jacket and holds a flute of sparkling wine, smiling as she listens. The woman in the background, dressed in a colorful green patterned dress, focuses on her phone. The atmosphere feels casual and inviting.
  • A diverse group of people gathers outdoors under a canopy of green trees, listening attentively to a woman in a colorful dress who is addressing the group. The setting is a shaded urban park with visible buildings and cars in the background.
  • A diverse group of participants at an Oenoverse event sit attentively in a sunlit room, engaging in a guided wine tasting. Each person has multiple glasses of wine, tasting notes, and educational materials in front of them. The mood is focused and reflective, highlighting a learning atmosphere centered on wine appreciation and community.

Oenoverse in The Press

“There’s this collaboration of conversation and communities where we’re all figuring out what works where. That’s where we are as a region, but also as Black winemakers,” Leonard continues. “We will push each other and the industry by being in community with each other and supporting each other. The more people there are who make wine in Virginia, the more we will see what the state is capable of producing.”

– Reggie Leonard, Somm TV Magazine
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