Out of the more than 11,000 wineries in the U.S., fewer than 1% are Black-owned. Among that small number is Stonecrest’s Arabia Mountain Vineyard. The family-owned vineyard is nestled at the foot of the mountain where 18 ½ acres of sprawling land have been transformed into rolling hills and green valleys dotted with palm trees, natural streams, and a breathtaking landscape with panoramic views that is the home to the only wine grape vineyard in the metro Atlanta area.

It’s a labor of love that began over 30 years ago at the hands of CEO and founder Tim Starks. When he acquired the land, Starks initially intended for it just to be a tree farm, but he and his family have transformed it into a place that not only grows grapes but also a legacy for all.

Starks co-owns the vineyard with his s

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