Fun and cool facts about Houston's own (by way of Katy, TX), winery owner, Dr. Hope Foster.
 

- First to Professionally Craft Wine Brands for Others: Not just producing her own label, Dr. Foster is the first known Black woman to offer end-to-end wine crafting services for aspiring brand owners.

- First to Launch a Wine Brand Development Platform: Her business model supports compliance, production, labeling, and packaging, giving clients a full roadmap to market success.

- First to License and Mentor Over 300 Wine Brands Under One Brand House: She transformed Signature Sipz into a hub where entrepreneurs can own and promote their unique labels.

- First Black Woman in Texas to Operate a Multi-Brand Wine Crafting Company: In a state with limited diversity in wine, Dr. Foster stands as a one-of-one.

- First to Help Clients Reach Retail Placement via Her Wine Platform: Her clients have placed their brands in bars, restaurants, and liquor stores—a rare milestone, especially for minority-owned startups not to mention a lot of the Brands have won Medal and awards.

NATIONAL COMPARISON:

Iris Rideau - First Black woman winery owner (1997, CA)

Tiquette Bramlett - First Black woman to oversee a commercial winery (2021, OR)

McBride Sisters - Largest Black-owned wine brand in U.S.

Dr. Hope Foster - First Black woman to craft and license multiple wine brands for others

TEXAS STATS:

Less than 5 female wine crafter in Texas

Only one other known Black-owned female winery (Dr. Sheila Adams - Kai Simone Winery)

Dr. Hope Foster is the only Black woman in Texas known for multi-brand crafting and brand mentorship leading to helping others operate a Brand.

SPEAKING TOPICS:

- How to Break into the Wine Industry

- Ownership in the Beverage Business

- Building Your Wine Brand from Scratch

-Turning Creative Ideas into Shelf-Ready Products