Equality Founders

Matt Grove

Matt emerged from the technology sector to co-found Dakota Beef, the USA’s first certified organic beef company in 2001. In 2014, Matt launched Eighth Wonder Wines, a Sustainable wine company producing wines from south Africa. Building on the success and following a dream inspired by his late Aunt, Dr. Marilyn Schultz, Matt founded Equality Vines with Jim Obergefell. Matt’s dear Aunt Marilyn, was a pioneer who realized that a proverbial “glass ceiling” blocked her career advancement opportunities. She was determined to shatter it.

It was 1971 when she led the class action discrimination suit against NBC and its affiliates that ultimately re-shaped the company and the corporate world. Dr. Schultz was the driving force behind the first class action lawsuit against NBC and all of its affiliates that called for equality in opportunity and pay for women. The successful verdict in the nearly 6 year fight paved the way for equal pay for women in the workplace.

An activist for women’s rights, “Aunt Marilyn” left a strong legacy. Her example embodies the spirit of Equality Vines.

Jim Obergefell

Jim, activist, realtor and IT consultant, became the lead plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage across the United States. Jim’s passion for wine makes him the perfect crusader to ensure our cause is genuine and helps spread the spirit of Equality for All. Jim continued his fight for Equality when he ran for Ohio House of Representatives in his hometown of Sandusky, Ohio.

Jim is now in process of completing his Sommelier certification and continues an active role with Equality Vines.

Jim Obergefell

Jim, activist, realtor and IT consultant, became the lead plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage across the United States. Jim’s passion for wine makes him the perfect crusader to ensure our cause is genuine and helps spread the spirit of Equality for All. Jim continued his fight for Equality when he ran for Ohio House of Representatives in his hometown of Sandusky, Ohio.

Jim is now in process of completing his Sommelier certification and continues an active role with Equality Vines.

A Story Behind Each Bottle.
A Spirit That Inspires.

Welcome to the world’s first cause wine portfolio dedicated to equality for all people. A percentage of all proceeds from the sales of Equality Vines are donated or directed to partners in the ongoing fight for Equality for all.

Dr Marilyn Schultz Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The inspiration for Equality Vines is the late Dr. Marilyn Schultz, a pioneer in the fight for women’s equality. Dr. Marilyn Shultz taught her nephew, Equality Vines co-founder Matt Grove, a lasting lesson: equality is worth the fight.

Dr. Schultz realized that a proverbial “glass ceiling” blocked her career advancement opportunities, and she was determined to shatter it. It was 1971 when she led the class action discrimination suit against NBC and its affiliates that ultimately re-shaped the company and the corporate world. Dr. Schultz was the driving force behind the first class action lawsuit against NBC and all of its affiliates that called for equality in opportunity and pay for women. The successful verdict in the nearly 6 year fight paved the way for equal pay for women in the workplace.

An activist for women’s rights, “Aunt Marilyn” left a strong legacy. Her example embodies the spirit of Equality Vines.

Marilyn Schultz would go on to be a successful reporter and on-air personality before moving to the world of academia.

Equality Vines celebrates her tenacity and that of other advocates by supporting the Dr. Marilyn Shultz Memorial Endowed Scholarship at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas.

Advocates stand up for the rights they hold dear. Stand with us by toasting with the beautiful wines of Equality Vines and join us in our quest for equality for all!

Dr. Marilyn Schultz Tribute Award

The inspiration for Equality Vines is the late Dr. Marilyn Schultz, a pioneer in the fight for women’s equality. Dr. Marilyn Shultz taught her nephew, Equality Vines co-founder Matt Grove, a lasting lesson: equality is worth the fight.

Dr. Schultz realized that a proverbial “glass ceiling” blocked her career advancement opportunities, and she was determined to shatter it. It was 1971 when she led the class action discrimination suit against NBC and its affiliates that ultimately re-shaped the company and the corporate world. Dr. Schultz was the driving force behind the first class action lawsuit against NBC and all of its affiliates that called for equality in opportunity and pay for women. The successful verdict in the nearly 6 year fight paved the way for equal pay for women in the workplace.

An activist for women’s rights, “Aunt Marilyn” left a strong legacy. Her example embodies the spirit of Equality Vines.

Marilyn Schultz would go on to be a successful reporter and on-air personality before moving to the world of academia.

Equality Vines celebrates her tenacity and that of other advocates by supporting the Dr. Marilyn Shultz Memorial Endowed Scholarship at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas.

Advocates stand up for the rights they hold dear. Stand with us by toasting with the beautiful wines of Equality Vines and join us in our quest for equality for all!