October 21, 2025 (San Francisco, CA) — The Asian Wine Association of America (AWAA) is thrilled to announce its role as the Wine Partner for the Asian Pacific Fund’s Annual Gala, taking place on Saturday, October 25th.
Through this collaboration, AWAA advances its mission of championing the wines and heritage of Asian American and Asian affiliated vintners in the United States. By engaging with cultural institutions and community partners, AWAA seeks to foster greater visibility for Asians in wine while contributing to a broader cultural dialogue that celebrates diversity, heritage, and artistry.
“We are proud to build and celebrate community with The Asian Pacific Fund, a vital organization that empowers the overlooked and underserved,” said Susan R. Lin, Master of Wine, President and Co-Founder of the Asian Wine Association of America. “Through sharing the wines of the AAPI community and its supporters, we are honored to work together to create spaces to be seen and heard.”
The Asian Pacific Fund, a 32-year-old community foundation, is dedicated to uplifting those most underserved within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community in the Bay Area. Supporting over 90 local nonprofits, the Fund provides critical resources through training, grantmaking, and community partnerships to strengthen and empower AANHPI individuals and families.
The Asian Pacific Fund Gala brings together philanthropic leaders, changemakers, and supporters from across the Bay Area to celebrate and advance the AANHPI community. Gala guests will enjoy the exceptional wines of AWAA Member Wineries: David Clinton Wines, NORIA Wines, and Iron Horse Vineyards.
Learn more about the Asian Pacific Fund Gala and purchase tickets: https://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/annual-gala/
About Asian Wine Association of America
The Asian Wine Association of America (AWAA) champions the wines and heritage of Asian American and Asian vintners in the U.S. through advocacy, community engagement, and professional development. By creating opportunities for visibility and representation, AWAA aims to celebrate diversity in the wine industry and elevate Asian American and AAPI voices in cultural spaces. Learn more at awaawine.org.
