Black Woman-Owned
Ruby Imports: A Black Woman-Owned Wine Company
Founded by a mother-daughter team. America's first and only specialist Turkish wine importer.
Our Identity
Proudly Black Owned. Unapologetically Excellent.
Ruby Imports is a Black woman-owned wine company founded by Lisa and Alexis Richmond. We are a mother-daughter team based in the United States, and we are America's first and only specialist Turkish wine importer.
We believe that being a Black owned wine company is not just a label. It is a statement of pride, a commitment to breaking barriers, and a reflection of the entrepreneurial spirit that has always defined Black business in America.
The Portfolio
Our Wines
Ruby Imports works directly with three exceptional family-owned producers in Turkey to bring a curated portfolio of premium wines to the American market. Our wines feature indigenous Turkish grape varieties that have been cultivated for thousands of years, including Kalecik Karasi, Okuzgozu, Bogazkere, Narince, and Emir.
Every bottle in our portfolio represents something you cannot find anywhere else: wines made from grapes that grow only in Turkey, produced by artisan winemakers who carry on traditions stretching back millennia.
Browse our full Turkish wine collection to discover what makes Turkish wine extraordinary.
Why It Matters
Why Buy from a Black Owned Wine Company?
Supporting Black owned businesses is more than a trend. It is an investment in community, equity, and economic justice. When you buy wine from Ruby Imports, you are:
- ◆Supporting a Black woman-owned small business and the entrepreneurial dreams of a mother-daughter team
- ◆Investing in diversity in the wine industry, where Black owned businesses make up less than 1% of the market
- ◆Discovering wines you literally cannot get from any other importer in America
- ◆Connecting with the human story behind every bottle, from the Richmond family to the Turkish families who grow and produce these wines
Trade
For Trade Partners
Ruby Imports welcomes partnerships with restaurants, retailers, distributors, and corporate buyers who value supplier diversity. As a Black woman-owned and minority-owned business, we are an ideal partner for organizations with diversity procurement goals.
Contact our wholesale and trade team for pricing, sample requests, and partnership opportunities.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruby Imports really Black owned?
Yes. Ruby Imports is 100% Black woman-owned and operated by co-founders Lisa and Alexis Richmond, a mother-daughter team.
Is Ruby Imports a certified minority-owned business?
Ruby Imports is actively pursuing certifications including WBENC, NMSDC, and SBA WOSB designations. Contact us for current certification status.
Where can I buy Ruby Imports wines?
Visit our Where to Buy page for current retail and restaurant partners, or contact us directly for purchasing information.
Do you offer wholesale pricing for minority business programs?
Yes. We work with corporate and institutional buyers committed to supplier diversity. Contact our trade team for details.