Dawna Jones, Ph.D., remembers having an amazing childhood in Opelousas with her parents, Randolph and Priscilla Darjean, and three siblings. But one distinct memory may have unintentionally guided the 43-year-old plant pathologist into the winemaking business.

Red, White & Black

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Meet the Black Women Transforming Wine Culture in the U.S.

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Dine and Dish: One Market & Darjean Jones

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Wine Fit for Film

When the latest Tyler Perry movie came out earlier this month, Dawna Darjean Jones, Ph.D. 04, invited her friends and contacts to a private screening in Cypress, Texas. That evening a group of 130 people watched “Nobody’s Fool” for something specific: Darjean Jones Wines.

Darjean Jones Wines Hit the Big Screen in Tyler Perry’s 'Nobody’s Fool'

Texas winemaker Dr. Dawna Darjean Jones has another reason to open a bottle of her award-winning wines Darjean Jones Wines; bottles from her portfolio are set to appear in the upcoming Tyler Perry movie, Nobody’s Fool.

Opelousas Native’s Award-Winning Wine Brand to Appear in New Tyler Perry Movie, ‘Nobody’s Fool’

Opelousas native’s award-winning wine brand to appear in new Tyler Perry movie, Nobody’s Fool.

Tyler Perry Pours Exposure for Winemaker from Houston

Darjean Jones Wines is the brainchild of Houston area winemaker Darjean Jones. Her wines are featured in Tyler Perry's 'Nobody's Fool.'