Vino & Vinyl: Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving + Our Pinot Noir

We’re starting something new at English-Brown Winery.

It’s called Vino & Vinyl — where we pair one of our wines with an album we think deserves your full attention. No skipping tracks. No rushing. Just good wine, good music, and a moment to slow down.

This month?

We’re pouring our Pinot Noir and pressing play on Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving.

Let’s Talk About the Album

If you haven’t listened to Olivia Dean yet, this is your sign.

The Art of Loving feels like sitting with yourself — the honest version. It’s about growth, heartbreak, choosing better, and learning how to love without losing yourself. Her voice is warm and reflective, and there’s something really powerful about the way she embraces softness.

And that matters.

There’s something intentional about Black women claiming space for tenderness. For vulnerability. For emotional depth without apology. Artists like Sade, Corinne Bailey Rae, Cleo Sol — and now Olivia Dean — remind us that softness is not weakness. It’s strength.

This album feels like evolution.

Now Let’s Pour the Pinot Noir

Our Pinot Noir has that same energy.

It’s smooth. Light on its feet. But don’t let that fool you — it has layers.

You’ll taste red cherry and raspberry first. Then it settles into something a little earthier, a little deeper. It lingers. It unfolds.

It’s not trying too hard. It doesn’t need to.

Just like this album.

Why This Pairing Works

Pinot Noir is one of those wines that asks you to slow down. It’s not bold for the sake of being bold. It reveals itself over time.

The Art of Loving does the same thing.

Track by track, Olivia walks us through:

• Knowing your worth

• Letting go

• Loving again

• Doing the inner work

This is the wine you open when you’re in reflection mode. When you’re journaling. When you’re cooking dinner barefoot with the music a little louder than usual.

It’s intentional. It’s grown. It’s a vibe.

How to Experience It

Here’s your assignment:

Pour a glass of Pinot Noir.

Start the album from the beginning.

Put your phone down.

Let yourself feel whatever comes up.

Wine is about presence.

Music is about connection.

Together? It’s ritual.

We hope this pairing gives you space to reflect on what love looks like for you in this season.

See you next month for another Vino & Vinyl. 🍷🎶