Justin Trabue: Ward Four Wines

Miwok, Patwin land – Napa, California

https://wardfourwines.com, @wardfourwines

Justin (she/her) Trabue, owner, and head wine witch for Ward Four Wines, is a wine professional based out of Northern California who sources grapes from along the California Coast.

Specializing in lesser-discussed varieties and minimal intervention winemaking practices, she believes wine should be all joy, no fuss. When she is not working on her wines, Justin can be found helping to gain interest from high school students on wine and viticulture and connecting BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ wine professionals with meaningful, community-based industry jobs. She is a big fan of horror movies, cooking at home, and her pet rats. 

Social Justice and Environmental Restoration Statement

Ward Four Wines understands that wine starts in the vineyards. Without the stewards of our land, we would not have our beautiful bounty season after season. Many thanks to our vineyard stewards and vineyard partners 🍇 🥂 The vineyards I source from follow Fair labor practices - vineyard stewards’ wage, health care, and proper PPE, especially during inclement weather. They are Family owned. The grapes are hand-picked. They farm using minimal intervention growing practices.

 I like to volunteer at different events throughout the year as well to promote the visibility of BIPOC & Queer wine professionals every day. I am a one-woman show and I love the work I do. As a Black woman winemaker, I look forward to the opportunity to mentor other Black women who hope to find a place that shows their shine in the wine industry. Shine till there’s no tomorrow, friends!rds