68 | WINE ENTHUSIAST | OCTOBER 2019
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Cha McCoy, 34
Founder, Cha Squared LLC • New York CityConnecting over fl ights
McCoy fell in love with wine during her studies in Italy. Upon her return to New York
City, she became a certifi ed sommelier, worked in a bottle shop and organized a dinner
series with underrepresented chefs. While all are welcome, the meals are geared espe-
cially toward people of color who may have experienced exclusion in the wine world.
Her business has since grown to organize travel for consumers and consult on events
with winemakers all around the world, with a focus on Portugal.