April 14, 2026 (Napa Valley, CA) — The Asian Wine Association of America (AWAA) announces the AWAA Wine Tasting Passport, a month-long AAPI Heritage Month celebration inviting guests to discover Asian American winemaking across Northern California. Available for $50, the Passport is valid May 1–May 31 and includes one (1) complimentary standard tasting per winery, per passport holder at participating tasting rooms, plus entry to an AWAA Downtown Napa Tasting Salon at Vin En Noir with rotating pop-up wineries every Saturday in May from 12–6 pm. Proceeds support AWAA’s mission to champion Asian representation in wine through advocacy, community engagement, and professional development.
Participating tasting rooms include: Iron Horse Vineyards, Sunset Cellars, RD Wines, Sakura Winery, Marchelle Wines, Ektimo Wines, Noria Wines, and LangeTwins and Akiyoshi Wines. The Downtown Napa Tasting Salon at Vin En Noir (Saturdays, 12–6 pm) will feature boutique winery pop-ups from Mikami Vineyards, Six Cloves Wines, Sunshine Valley Vineyard, iNapa Winery, Kazumi Wines, Duncan Peak Vineyards, and Leap of Grapes. The tasting experiences included are valued at $250+, offering exceptional value while connecting guests directly with the people and stories behind the wines.
“The AWAA Wine Tasting Passport is an invitation to explore the depth and diversity of Asian American winemaking, while directly supporting a community that is helping shape the future of California wine,” said Susan R. Lin, Master of Wine, President and Co-Founder of AWAA. “By turning AAPI Heritage Month into a shared tasting journey, we are creating visibility for our members, driving meaningful tasting room visits, and expanding access to wines and stories that deserve a bigger stage.”
The Passport is designed to encourage responsible exploration across regions and tasting formats. Availability is subject to each winery’s reservation policies, capacity, and operating hours. Vin En Noir pop-up schedules and participating salon wineries may be subject to change, with details shared to ticket holders via follow-up communications.
Ticketing and Info: https://AWAAwine.org/product/awaa-wine-passport/
About the Asian Wine Association of America (AWAA)
The Asian Wine Association of America is a nonprofit organization that champions the wines and heritage of Asian American and Asian vintners in the United States through advocacy, community engagement, and professional development, fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in the wine industry. Learn more at awaawine.org.
