OUR STORY
Mvinyo [m vin yo] Swahili, means “wine and spirits”.
Mvinyo is your Southeast San Diego destination for wine, books, and luxe vibes.
Eagerly Awaiting the Unveiling: Our Doors Open in 2025!
Mvinyo, an upscale wine and book bar in Southeast San Diego, in the Encanto Art District, is slated to open in 2025. It will offer a community haven for wine and book lovers, showcasing wines from African American-owned wineries and international selections from Mexico, Vietnam, and Africa.
EXPERIENCE MVINYO
Get ready to be inspired!
Even as we finalize our physical location, the Mvinyo Experience is taking shape. Commencing in April 2024, the Mvinyo Tribe initiated our monthly Sip, Savor & Story events with the aim of uniting the community through wine and storytelling. Additionally, we introduced our Mvinyo merchandise, and soon, our online Mvinyo book clubs will be accessible for literary discussions among wine enthusiasts.
Stay tuned for exclusive Mvinyo merchandise – Stay connected with us for the latest updates by following us here and on Instagram!
INSPIRED CREATOR
Marilyn Harvey, is the inspired creator behind the Mvinyo experience.
Marilyn envisions Mvinyo as a wine and book bar that seamlessly merges the warmth and character of a local community establishment with the elegance and excellence of a sophisticated wine bar and literary venue, catering to the diverse cultural fabric of southeast San Diego.
OUR TRIBE
Our team is well versed in their individual areas of expertise and are completely committed to supporting our community through literature, Liberation and Locality
Imani Cezanne
Poet
Resident Verse Virtuoso
Jhosie Cheeks
Chef
Resident Culinary Savant
Jennifer Gatlin
Sommelier
Resident Vitner Sage
Rukiya Michele
Book Curator
Resident Bibliophilic Bookworm
Nai Porter
Performer
Resident Lyrical Luminary
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I had an awesome time at Mvinyo’s recent Sip, Savor & Story event – can’t wait for the next one! Definitely recommend checking it out.
/ Participant