A curated cocktail and wine experience inspired by black and Japanese pop culture.

Wine professional Striker Reese, fueled by his love of anime wanted to create an intimate drinking experience that stood at the intersection of wine, culture and art.

I get asked all the time "What is Anime & Wine" and I say-  

“An exercise in maintaining your childhood wonder and blending it with community driven activities.”

A little bit of my wine and marketing background…

• 2021 wine scholar with The Roots Fund

• WSET level 2 certified  in Wine and Spirits

• Wine marketer- 5forest luxury marketing agency

• 2023 awardee for mentorship for black fashion creatives by No Man Walks Alone

• 2024- Marketing Chair- The Bourgogne board The Roots Fund 

• Marketing consultant- Cellars South: Custom wine cellars

Copyright (C) 2025 Anime & Wine- Drink responsibly, in moderation. For legal drinking age adults only

My first wine job (ask me about taking a bus and train two hours from Washington  DC to Chantilly, VA just to work in a wine.