Atlanta’s rosé culture is set to take center stage this weekend as celebrity DJ, curator, and tastemaker C. DeVone prepares to host the fourth annual edition of her signature event, But, Is There Wine?!: The Miseducation of Rosé Edition, on June 13 at Buckhead Art & Company during Atlanta Champagne Week. What began as an intimate gathering around wine and community has grown into a multi-sensory celebration that blends rosé tasting, Black music, visual art, and social connection.
DeVone says the inspiration for the event came from the community energy she saw forming around wine, especially rosé, in her own home. Rather than building the experience around wine expertise or formality, she wanted to create something welcoming and joyful. Her goal has been to challenge the idea that wine culture is reserved for experts or insiders and to show that everyone can enjoy it, regardless of how much they know about wine.
That inclusive spirit is a defining part of the event’s appeal. DeVone has said she intentionally designs the experience so newcomers and wine enthusiasts can enjoy it side by side. She also pushes back against assumptions about Black consumers and wine preferences, using the event to expand the conversation around who wine culture is for and how it can be experienced.
This year’s theme draws inspiration from Lauryn Hill’s classic album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, continuing DeVone’s tradition of pairing wine with iconic Black music and storytelling. Past editions have paid tribute to artists and albums such as Sade and OutKast, reinforcing the event’s identity as both culturally rooted and elevated. For DeVone, rosé represents more than a beverage; it reflects mood, style, and a sense of ease that connects naturally with music and social life.
Guests at the event can expect premium rosé tastings, live DJ sets, art installations, floral displays, specialty cocktails, curated photo opportunities, rosé lemonade and popsicles, and a mix of indoor gallery programming and outdoor street-party energy. A sommelier will also be available to guide attendees through different rosé selections and answer questions for those who want a deeper understanding of the wine.
The choice of Buckhead Art & Company is also central to the event’s identity. DeVone said she selected the Black-owned gallery because of its striking atmosphere and its ability to connect different communities through art and culture. She described the venue as a place where guests may come for the experience and leave with a greater appreciation for the space itself. The event is designed to bridge her own audience with the gallery’s community while celebrating Atlanta’s unique blend of luxury, creativity, and cultural expression.
For DeVone, the event is ultimately about more than wine. It is about creating an experience that feels thoughtful, immersive, and worth remembering. She says she wants guests to leave feeling surprised by how much they received from the evening and connected to the people, music, and culture around them.
