Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Minority Business Highlight: Collins Ave LLC 

Collins Ave LLC, a premium black-owned wine brand founded by entrepreneur Curtis Collins, is establishing a new presence in the luxury beverage market by making high-end champagne accessible to a broader, diverse audience.

The brand offers a portfolio of sparkling wines. At its core, Collins Ave includes a dry Brut, a fruit-forward Rosé and a premium Prestige Cuvée, all designed to cater to both champagne connoisseurs and new enthusiasts.

Collins, who is only in his twenties, identified a gap in the market for a luxury champagne brand that resonated with urban culture and communities often overlooked by traditional prestige marketing.

His vision, to create a product that maintains the highest quality of craftsmanship while embodying a spirit of inclusive celebration and modern luxury, is evident in his products. 

Business owner Curtis Collins (right) and Chase Bank business consultant Shellie Vernon (Left) during the Coaching for Impact program graduation on August 21, 2025 at Chase Bank in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo provided/Chase Bank)
Business owner Curtis Collins (right) and Chase Bank business consultant Shellie Vernon (Left) during the Coaching for Impact program graduation on August 21, 2025 at Chase Bank in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo provided/Chase Bank)

In 2025, Collins Ave graduated from Chase Bank’s ‘Coaching for Impact,’ a program tailored to small business owners and entrepreneurs to empower them with financial coaching, networking opportunities and community building. 

“The biggest (Coaching for Impact) takeaway for me would be the relationships,” Collins told the Indiana Minority Business Magazine. “The power of a village and networking has been very impactful. It’s a great gateway to connect with people you may not typically work with or even meet.” 

More about Collins Ave Champagne

A bartender serving drinks at an event.
(Photo via Collins Ave LLC official website.)

Moreover, the brand has gained significant traction through strategic placements in high-end restaurants, hotels and retail partners across the United States. Its growth is also fueled by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, allowing it to build a dedicated national following. 

Beyond its product, the company emphasizes community engagement and representation. As a successful black-owned business in the competitive alcohol industry, Collins Ave serves as an inspiration and a model for diversity in entrepreneurship.  

Visit collins-ave.com for more information. 


Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846 or via email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him on Facebook and TikTok @Horsemensportsmedia. If you would like your business highlighted in the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, click here

Noral Parham
Noral Parham
Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.

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