I invited African American Sommelier Derrick Westbrook, founder of Vine Culture and who also works with and at 57th Street Wines in Chicago, to the Balance Room. Thanks to Bodkin Wines, an African American owned Winery, the Balance Roomers get to take advantage of a limited time discount in Bodkin Wines Online Store. Listen to this episode to find out how!

Time Stamps

3:06 – Audible tour of 57th Street Wines in Chicago
5:15 – What Derrick was like as a kid
6:15 – Examples of entrepreneurs growing up
8:35 – Derrick’s first introduction to wine
9:40 – How Derrick became a Sommelier
10:40 How his family second guessed his decision to go into the wine world as a career after graduationg from college
12:30 – Considering Video content as a way to document the journey and share the brand

Continued Conversation
26:15 – Derrick’s experience as a Black Sommelier

Episode Sponsor Bodkin Wines
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Derrick Westbrook Info
INSTGRAM: @VineCultureChicago
INSTAGRAM: @57thStreetWines
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WEBSITE: www.VineCultur.com

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