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It’s that time of year again! Dwyane Wade and his Wade Cellar have once again put together one of the most glorious and prestigious events of the year, “When We Gather.” It’s all about gathering like-minded people to enjoy wine, and food tastings together. A star-studded crowd is usually in attendance. His former teammate’s ex-wife, Shaunie Henderson, also joined the crew for what seems like a third edition and gave a sneak peek of the event on her Instagram.

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Henderson didn’t show her outfit for the event, but, the man of the event, Wade, was in the clip. He wore a plain white T-shirt paired with olive pants. Moving to the music, Wade was seen teasing one of his guests to sing along with him. The official Instagram page of the brand shows Wade serving wine for the special guests, savoring the moment himself.

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In association with Napa Valley vintner Jayson Pahlmeyer, Wade launched his wine brand Wade Cellars with a refreshing outlook. Since its launch, Wade has made some meaningful partnerships.

One such is the deal with Vino Volo which sees the brands’ creations like the Chenin Blanc available at the airports. The ‘When We Gather’ series is an extension of that spirit. This event was a huge success last year with special stops in NYC, New Orleans, and more.

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A short recap of ‘When We Gather’ series 2nd edition

For the second edition, the 3x Champ and Wade Cellars family visited 11 cities to meet and greet new wine enthusiasts. San Francisco, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and more were some of the lucky destinations. After the second annual event, the Flash was also named the first director of culture and vibes for the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, California in July.

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“When We Gather was born out of our mission at Wade Cellars to make wine more accessible to all people,” Wade said about his inspiration to me start this initiative in a conversation with Essence. However, enjoyment wasn’t the only inspiration. He also supported numerous brands through this initiative.

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Speaking of the first edition of the annual event, the Miami Heat legend said, “This fall, we’re proud to launch our first tour spotlighting acclaimed Black chefs and sommeliers who are doing just that, creating opportunities for all people to experience the world of wine and food through their lens.” Wade might be new in the wine world tasting wine for the first time at the age of 28 but he is a true businessman and sure an aesthete.

Stay tuned for more such updates, and to follow what Shaq’s ex-agent, Leonard Armato, has to say about the infamous Shaq-Kobe feud, Caitlin Clark’s Olympic snub, and more, watch this video.

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