OF FOLDING CHAIRS AND BUILDING YOUR OWN: BLACKS GAIN SEATS AT THE WINE TABLE

Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher conceived and wrote The Wall Street Journal's wine column, "Tastings," from 1998 to 2010. Dorothy and John have been tasting and studying wine since 1973. Dottie has had a distinguished career in journalism as a reporter, editor, columnist and editorial writer at The Miami Herald and The New York Times as well as at The Journal. John was Page One Editor of The Journal, City Editor of The Miami Herald and a senior editor at Bloomberg News. They are well-known from their books and many television appearances, especially on Martha Stewart's show, and as the creators of the annual, international "Open That Bottle Night" celebration of wine and friendship.

DOROTHY J. GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER of The Grape Collective discuss the Black Renaissance happening in wine with the trailblazers making it happen.