This spring, Mela, a new, Black and women-owned wine label and lifestyle brand, announced the launch of its inaugural releases, two distinctly delicious California wines made using trusted traditional methods with a modern twist. The essence of the brand is meant to embody themes of of friendship, longevity, and quality. Short for melanin, the name Mela is an ode to the founders’ different shades of brown and translates into “to gather” and “to be full” in Sanskrit and Hebrew, respectively.
Source: Introducing Mela: A Black, Women-Owned Wine Brand 15 Years in the Making • EBONY