Alex Sotello Cellars Napa Valley, CA Winery owner Alex Sotello migrated from Zacatecas, Mexico and began to work in the vineyards. After 12 years of producing and managing for another winery, he finally launched his own brand. Bazan Cellars Downtown Napa, CA Mario Bazan migrated from Oaxaca, Mexico to the Napa Valley area and worked as a laborer for several years learning about the process and standards used in today’s vineyards. He went from working for other wineries to owning and operating a vineyards management company in 1996. In 2005, Mario and his wife Gloria started their own wine label at the base of Atlas Peak. Ceja Vineyards Napa Valley, CA Ceja Vineyards is a Mexican-American family owned winery founded by Amelia, Pedro, Armando and Martha Ceja producing premium estate grown wines from the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. In one generation the Ceja family has gone from immigrant vineyard workers to grape growers and winery owners. The next generation represents the future of the wine industry and together they are committed to making hand crafted wines, while sharing their rich Mexican culture and passions of pairing authentic Mexican food with wine. Nuestra casa es su casa! Cervantes Family Wines St. Helena, CA It took seven years, but after exhausting all other possibilities, Cervantes finally purchased an 1,100-acre ranch in the far eastern reaches of Napa County, the edge of the county’s viable viticultural land: Pope Valley. Delgadillo Cellars St. Helena, CA Winemaker Ignacio Delgadillo, Sr., started in the wine industry in 1975 at Freemark Abbey, eventually becoming cellar master during the days when Freemark produced one of the top Cabernet Sauvignon releases in the Napa Valley (and that is saying something). Along the way, he has consulted as a private vineyard contractor and established a successful custom wood packaging business. After all those years in the vineyards and in the winery, Ignacio and his son, Ignacio Delgadillo Jr., found the opportunity to create their own label in 2001, and Delgadillo Cellars was born. Encanto Vineyards St. Helena, CA Encanto Vineyards is a small boutique winery owned and operated by first generation Mexican-American vintner Enrique Lopez. Their mission is to produce high quality wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc and to honor all farm workers whose talent and hard work contributed to making Napa Valley a renowned premium tasting region. Frias Family Wines Napa, CA In 1977, the Frias family purchased 100 acres in the iconic Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley. They planted just 5 acres in 1985 and launched FRIAS Family Vineyard with their first vintage in 1987. FRIAS now has 13 acres of hillside vineyards planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. They source premium fruit from Oakville & Yountville AVAs. Second generation brothers, Fernando and Manny Frias Jr. are at the helm of this artisanal family winery. Gallegos Wines Rutherford, CA Ignacio Gallegos Sr. settled in the heart of the Napa Valley in the 1950’s and started a family legacy of farming some of the most prestigious vineyard sites in wine country. Today, his son Ignacio II, and grandsons Ignacio III and Eric continue the legacy with their vineyard management company, started in 2008. Each harvest season, grapes from vineyards they manage, and the family estate vineyard in Rutherford, are hand selected to produce the limited-production Gallegos wines. Gustavo Wine Napa, CA Gustavo Brambila was born in San Clemente, Jalisco, Mexico. In 1957, his mother, Gustavo and brothers moved to join his father in Oakville, California, where he worked as a vineyard worker for Louis Bartolucci Vineyards. In 1996, Gustavo launched his own wine enterprise under the Gustavo Thrace brand. He is a master of subtlety, makes wines by visualizing varietal characters to achieve terroir balance. Focusing on climatic and geographic conditions, soil composition, and berry quality. He is a bouquet winemaker, a balance of aroma characters to achieve the balance of taste and finish for all his wines. He is an old world winemaker. Herencia del Valle Napa, CA The Wine & Chisme Podcast Sponsor Herencia del Valle Wines is the story of Mexican migrants who prune the grapes in the icy winters and then harvest them in the blazing hot summers. The brand is a tribute to our ancestors who paved the way for us to open our own vineyards, in the vicinity of the ones where they toiled just to make ends meet. Our success belongs only to us, created solely by hard work and the resilience of those who raised us. Honrama Cellars The Wine & Chisme Podcast Sponsor Napa, CA Named in honor of Honorio Ramirez Mata, Honrama reflects the bond of respect and admiration between generations. From the soul of a great man whose quest for a better life for his family brought him to Napa Valley working to tend the vineyards and harvest the fruit, to the souls of his children and grandchildren who lovingly make the wine. Justicia Wines Calistoga, CA Justicia Wines is a boutique winery specializing in limited production Napa Valley wines. We invite you to explore our current release and savor the benefits of limited production, hand-crafted wines sourced from one of the world's most prestigious wine growing regions. Las Del Vino Napa Valley, CA Miriam Puentes of Honrama Cellars and Lola Llamas of Llamas Family Wines are friends who came together as @lasdelvino during the pandemic. They launched their Instagram to support one another and market their wines together. In August 2020, they launched a new sparkling wine, Las Amigas. They are the first two Latinas with existing wine labels to come together to create a sparkling wine. Llamas Family Wines Napa, CA The Wine & Chisme Podcast Sponsor The Llamas Family feels fortunate to be living the “American Dream”. Many family members came from Mexico to the United States in search of a better life. Originally ranchers from Jalisco, Mexico, the family migrated north to farm fields, orchards and vineyards. They worked tirelessly in all aspects of the wine industry, from tending the vines to producing wine. After over 40 years of farming the vines of Napa Valley, the family has further defined its agricultural heritage and takes great pride in sourcing grapes exclusively from vineyards farmed by the Llamas family. Madrigal Family Wines Calistoga, CA Since the late 1930's, three generations of the Madrigal family have farmed some of Napa Valley’s finest vineyards. The family values the long relationship they've had with the land and the people here, believing that the combined wisdom of the folks who’ve been here for generations and a deep appreciation of these vineyards can be tasted in their wine. Today, the company is run by Chris Madrigal, the founder's grandson, and vintner of Madrigal Family Winery. Maldonado Vineyards Calistoga, CA The parents of Hugo Maldonado and Lidia Maldonado gained a vast knowledge, respect, & love of the vineyards of Napa Valley as farm workers. They supported their families while caring for other people's vineyards. Hugo and his wife Lidia took that experience and the benefit of a formal education & applied it to their own vineyards to become winemakers of premium wines. Mi Sueno Winery Napa, CA The Spanish phrase, si se puede—yes, you can—signifies one’s ability to accomplish anything with passion, persistence and determination. Rolando and Lorena Herrera, owners of Napa Valley’s Mi Sueño Winery (Spanish for ‘My Dream’) live this motto. For over 20 years Mi Sueño Winery has not only represented a “dream come true” for the Herreras, but has also come to be recognized as one of the great independently owned and operated wine producers in California. Palmaz Vineyards Mt. George, CA Two generations of the Palmaz family have sought to bring innovation and invention to the ancient art of making wine. Their background in the sciences, passion for living life to the fullest and years of backbreaking work have resulted in a unique winery situated inside an 18-story cave that combines cutting-edge technology with a respect for winemaking tradition. Pimentel Family Wines Napa, CA Pimentel Family Wines stems from a passion for viticulture and farming. Having run Pimentel Vineyard Management for the last few years and partnering with premium vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and in surrounding areas, our founder decided it was time to bring his knowledge and expertise into winemaking. Natives of the small farming town of Churintzio Michoacan, Mexico, Esteban Pimentel and Ruben Perez immigrated to the United states in 1950 under the government “bracero” worker program. Some of the Perez Pimentel family later followed in 1985, settling in the Napa valley. The Perez Pimentel Family brings 70 years of farming experience to California. Rios Wine Co. St. Helena, CA Manuel Rios, proprietor, began working in the vineyards at 10 years old alongside his father, Rafael Rios. Tending the vineyards became his passion which led him to establish Rios Farming Company, LLC in 1998. In 2004, his inclination for the vineyards and passion for wine led him to take the process from start to finish. He then created Rios Wine Company, LLC. Manuel's commitment to the wine is evident as each year he continues to refine his craft. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Scalon Cellars Napa, CA Scalon Cellars is a producer of high-end, small lot Napa Valley wines from the Coombsville AVA. As a young man Jesus Espinoza worked in Napa planting vines as a laborer. Twenty years later destiny has taken him back to those very same vines but this time as an owner. In 2005, his partner Cruz Calderon worked on building the cave at Caldwell Vineyard where Jesus works as the Vineyard Manager. They forged a friendship and using the fruit from the vines planted by Jesus, Scalon Cellars has come to life. Our winemaker is Julien Fayard and our wines are sold primarily online and through allocation to members of our mailing list. Solorio Family Wines Calistoga, CA Solorio Family Wines produces handcrafted wines for you to enjoy with your friends and loved ones. Solorio Family Wines was born from a passion and a dream of a hard working vineyard worker. They honor the people that perform the essential duties and undergo hard work out in the vineyards to provide for their families. They produce handcrafted wines in Napa Valley. Surcos Wine Napa, CA Surcos (Spanish for Vineyard Rows) makes reference to the many rows of vineyard that Luies Gallegos tends as well as my father and grandfather before him. Our journey at Surcos Wines began in 1999, where Luies Gallegos embraced working in the wine industry just like his grandfather and father. A quick learner, Luies grasped as much knowledge as he could in the cellar. Luies was offered the opportunity to be a Cellar Master and worked under great people and mentors. Luies then undertook the knowledge of wine making and has dedicated many years to learning every essential component, from tending to the Surcos to bottling the wine. Tres Perlas Napa, CA In 1962, a barber from Jalisco, Mexico came to Northern California. The road to Tres Perlas started in the vineyards. There he worked with some of the pioneers of the Napa Valley wine growing business. Taking the skills learned in the vineyards, Salvador Renteria, and his wife, Luisa, built one of the most important vineyard management companies in the valley. Their son, Oscar Renteria, continues the family mission today. The company is known for bringing innovations to farming practices and the well-being of farm workers. ​​​​​​​Vinos Unidos Napa Valley, CA Welcome! Vinos Unidos is a premium wine brand founded by a group of friends and neighbors who love wine. They share food, drink, beliefs and life. One of their passions is "giving back." Ten percent of their profits go towards college scholarships. Voces Cellars Napa Valley, CA The Wine & Chisme Podcast Sponsors For over 26 years, Fernando Candelario has created some of the most treasured Napa Valley wines. Inspired by his passion and expertise in producing 100% varietal wines, he launched Voces Cellars in 2002. Voces focuses exclusively on locally sourced, boutique wine. Before creating Voces, Candelario worked with a number of world-renowned wineries. His invaluable experience there prepared him for his next venture as cellar master at T-Vine Cellars with Calistoga vintner, Greg Brown. Suspiro Wines Napa Valley, CA Victor's journey from Mexico to the vineyards of Napa Valley became the genesis of his profound relationship with the land and the world of winemaking. From his early days laboring alongside his father to his immersion in the intricacies of vineyard work, Victor developed an unparalleled work ethic and an intimate understanding of every aspect of tending to the vines. Fueled by unwavering commitment and the wealth of knowledge he had amassed, Victor embarked on a journey to encapsulate the essence of fulfilled dreams within every bottle of Suspiro Wines. His vision and relentless pursuit of excellence are evident in the labor of love that Suspiro represents, a testament to his passion, expertise, and unwavering determination to craft wines that embody the culmination of his aspirations.

Aldina Vineyards Healdsburg, CA The Wine & Chisme Podcast Sponsor Founded by brother and sister duo Francisco and Monica Lopez, Aldina Vineyards is an homage to their parents Al and Dina and offer several varietals of wine. Cattleya Wines Rohnert Park, CA By the end of 2011, after many harvests perfecting the craft of making wine, Bibiana González Rave set upon her own adventure—a label known today as CATTLEYA WINES. She became a viticulturist and winemaker consultant; focused on vineyard optimization to produce exceptional wines from Sonoma and Napa Valley. In 2015, she was awarded “Winemaker of the Year” by the San Francisco Chronicle, just over a year after being named one of Wine Enthusiast “40 Under 40 America’s Tastemakers”. Chavez Family Cellars Healdsburg, CA Chavez Family Cellars is a small artisan wine company located in beautiful Healdsburg, California. After six years of making wine in their garage, they launched a commercial wine brand in 2006. Their core values are family and community. Delgado Family Cellars Sonoma, CA Miguel and Becky Delgado began making wine in the early 1990’s when they released their first wine. Their first effort was a partnership that produced a merlot named “Keon”. They helped pick the grapes and hand delivered them to the crush facility. In 2006 they purchased a 23- acre parcel in Sonoma, planted with chardonnay and pinot noir grapes. Enriquez Estate Wines Forestville, CA The story of Enriquez Estate Wines is a rollicking joy ride into the world of wine, with twist and turns fueled by two high energy generations. Eduardo, his wife Ana and their daughter, Cecilia, were on a ski trip from their home back East to visit Cecilia’s brother in Lake Tahoe. With no snow, the family decided to visit San Francisco. On the way, they decided to stop in wine country for some wine tasting. They found themselves in beautiful Sonoma County. They specialize in small batch Pinot Noir and Tempranillo wines from the Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap and Russian River Valley appellations. Fathia Vineyards Kenwood, CA The journey in pursuit of dreams is met with obstacles, challenges and adventures. The hummingbird is a symbol of the strength and hope that one must hold. While it is vital to reflect on our past, we must persist and focus on our ultimate destination. Crafting Fathia Wines is a realization of our vision. It is a story that is continuously evolving. It is our life’s journey. Guerrero Fernandez Winery Widsor, CA Guerrero Fernandez Family Winery produces limited quantities of exceptional handcrafted boutique wines using traditional winemaking techniques. Throughout the process we pour our heart and soul into achieving a balance amongst the soil, fruit and our love and passion for winemaking. Our mission is to produce wines of the highest quality making justice to the fruit. We believe that a great wine starts in the vine. Reynoso Family Vineyards Sonoma County, CA Reynoso Family Vineyards is in its third generation and remains committed to producing small lots of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc. The remote 550 acre estate was originally purchased in 1994, and since then our grapes have been sold to some of Sonoma's top wine producers. Reynoso Family Vineyards currently farms 155 of the 550 acres, keeping only a tiny percentage of the finest grapes on the estate for our own wines. Ultimately, our goal is to craft fruit-driven wines that display distinctive varietal character and intensity without sacrificing elegance and their own element of terroir. Robledo Family Wines Sonoma, CA With the opportunity to cultivate more than a dozen estate vineyards that encompass more than 350 acres throughout the terroir driven Napa, Sonoma and Lake Counties, they indulge thoroughly in the advantages of driving all aspects of their winemaking process, from vine to bottle. Recognizing that great wines begin in the vineyard, they cherish the relationships with the vines and appreciate the continuing opportunity to fully embody the vineyard characteristics in each bottle. Valdez Family Winery Sonoma County, CA Valdez Family Winery is the product of Ulises Valdez’s bold journey from a remote village in Michoacán, Mexico to Sonoma County, California. Being the big dreamer that he is, Ulises wanted to launch a wine label to showcase his passion and love for the grapes he grows with a product of his own. In 2004 the first vintage of Valdez wine was released. He continued the label by opening a winery in 2010; three years later the Valdez tasting room opened in Healdsburg, California.

Purity Wines Richmond, CA After working in restaurants for almost 20 years, and having passed through almost every position in the front of the house, Noel found himself gravitating more and more towards wine. By 2012, he was searching out a winemaking space and getting licensed. 2013 was his first year as a winemaker, and ever since, he has tried to build on the previous year’s experiences. As of 2016 all of the fruit he sources is grown organically. 2021 marks Noel’s eighth vintage making wine, and his passion has only gotten more intense. The wines continue to evolve and he’s had the great fortune of being able to present them at some wonderful natural wine fairs such as RAW, Brumaire, and Third Coast Soif.

Cesar Toxqui Cellars Redwood Valley, CA CESAR TOXQUI moved to Mendocino County from Mexico when he was just sixteen years old. His first job (in the wine industry) was tying down grape vines at the famous Fetzer Vineyards. Little did he know that it was the beginning of a very exciting journey eventually leading him to create his own wine label. Under the tutelage of distinguished winemaker Jesse Tidwell, Cesar gained a deep love for winemaking

Corral Wine Co. Corral de Tierra, CA Corral Wine Company is a production of Bell Family Vineyards. In 2017, in a barn in Corral de Tierra, California, they barreled their first batch of estate Pinot Noir. They are still in that same barn, but have made even more varietals from some of the best grapes on the Central Coast. They are a family-owned operation - we're not fancy but we make good wine. Lepe Cellars Carmel, CA Miguel Lepe studied enology and viticulture at California Polytechnic State University - SLO. He began his career working for various well respected wineries across California's Central Coast and South America. Passionate about his craft, Miguel's hard work and dedication has led him on a new journey - creating Lepe Cellars to showcase the best of Monterey County wines. Slingstone Wines Salinas, CA This brand is the realization of a dream that humbly started in Junior’s hometown Gonzales, CA. Junior Bañuelos is a first generation Mexican-American born to his father, Francisco Bañuelos Sr., who arrived in the United States at the age of 13, and his mother, Maria Aurora Ramirez, who arrived at the young age of 8. They immediately started working in the fields of the Salinas Valley, and by the time Junior was born, they had successfully worked their way up, owning their own businesses. The hard work, faith, and determination they showed him remain the foundation of his journey into the beautiful world of wine.

Bodega de Edgar Paso Robles, CA Edgar’s wine journey started as a waiter in Paso Robles, CA. There he was exposed to many great wine producers. Several became friends and eventually opened their doors to his learning desires. He started as a Cellar Rat, and moved on to learn the many different aspects of the wine industry. His enthusiasm for producing great wines brought him and his wife to the development of their own brand, Bodega de Edgar, in 2007. Diablo Paso Paso Robles, CA ​​Enrique and Nora Torres created Diablo Paso Wines to express the things most important to them: the opportunity to share their passion for Spanish wine, a commitment to hard work, and most importantly business success without sacrificing happiness and harmony at home. Top Winery Paso Robles, CA Since 2008, Top Winery's has had a passion for wine that's been insatiable. They've taken every opportunity to learn, taste, and experience wines from around the globe. The desire to continue expanding their appreciation for wine drove them to divert from their daily routine, risking it all for an opportunity to craft something that we can call their own. In 2014, they took a chance and TOP was born. They are first generation Latino-Americans who are collectively from El Salvador, Peru, Guatemala, and Mexico. Straight Out of Paso Paso Robles, CA Straight out of Paso was started to showcase the varietals that have made Paso Robles into the wine country it is today. The wines are true expressions of our beautiful growing region. Ulloa Cellars Paso Robles, CA Ulloa Cellars is a tale of passion for a dream and the manifestation of the hard work involved in the process. Winemaker & Proprietor, Nancy Gonzalez moved to Paso Robles from the Bay Area in 2017 with the burning desire to learn the art of winemaking. Established in 2019, her journey started with the creation of her first wine, Grüner Veltliner. Backed up with lots of supporting vibes, Baby Grüner was a huge success leading to the expansion of her next project in 2020. With endless gratitude and humbleness, she hopes you enjoy these wines as much as she enjoyed the journey of their creation. Vino Vargas Wine San Miguel, CA Founded by Vicky and Pedro Vargas, Vino Vargas produces award-winning, limited production wines from Paso Robles, California. The winery offers three sparkling wines made 100% by Pedro in the traditional method of Champagne, three dessert wines made using the methods of Port, three aromatic white wines, a rosé of Grenache, and seven red wines – many of which sell out every year. Each wine has a unique name and story. Visiting the winery is personal, private and picturesque, located in the hills of San Miguel, west of Highway 101, and by appointment only. Ruakh Wines Paso Robles, CA In summer of 2013, Samantha Mogull Esquivel moved to San Luis Obispo County to pursue a degree in enology after years of struggling to find her niche. Choosing a non-traditional career was immensely scary and yet, it has remained one of the best decisions of her life. Now with a decade in the wine industry, surrounded by inspiration, and under the tutelage of some of best producers in Paso, she is finally ready to share my own wines. She has found winemaking to be an endlessly educational process, with a new lesson embedded into every harvest. As she humbly watch the ebbs and flow of mother nature, better acquainting herself with the nuances of each vintage, she is profoundly thankful for your company as she continues to evolve as a winemaker. Xochitl Wines Paso Robles, CA Brittany Banda is a first-generation Mexican-American who was born and raised in Los Angeles. Brittany is the 2nd Latina winemaker to produce a brand out of the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area. Xochitl wines is made in dedication to Brittany’s maternal grandparents who came to LA from Mexico in search of a better life for themselves & future generations, and in dedication to other marginalized communities who are continuing to take up space in a world that doesn’t always feel like it was built for us.

Bravo Winery Solvang, CA Fabian Bravo found his way to winemaking and owning Bravo Wines after a long and winding road from Electrical Engineering, panadería owner, and teaching math at his old high school until he finally found his passion in wine. At Bravo Wine Company, they produce small lots of wine from inspiring vineyards. Their goal with each lot is to tell a story that reflects varietal, vintage, and region. They have incredible vineyards to fuel their excitement and love for their craft in Santa Barbara. Camins 2 Dreams Lompoc, CA Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez are a team of two winemakers, wife and wife, whose paths first crossed in 2006 through their work in the wine industry. Their friendship grew through wine and travels, which also sparked their love. In 2017, they started Camins 2 Dreams, making wine together and sourcing fruit from selected Sta. Rita Hills vineyards. Esfuerzo Wines Buellton, CA The Flores and Zepeda family grape growing tradition began over 3 decades ago with Salvador Zepeda, Fidencio's great-grandfather. Salvador was the first to cultivate grapes for the Firestone family in 1974. His son, Armando Zepeda, planted the first vines in Buttonwood Vineyards in 1983. Ever since, Armando has been Grape Master. Through hard work and esfuerzo, the Flores and Zepeda family has mastered the craft of winemaking and become essential to Solvang wine country. Feliz Noche Cellars Solvang, CA Feliz Noche Cellars is owned by Felipe Hernandez, who immigrated to the US from Mexico in 1972 and worked his way up from field hand to vineyard manager, before starting his own wine business. His wines have been enjoyed by people of all backgrounds, Felipe frequently shares them with his field employees, but has also poured them for celebrities like Canelo Alvarez. Final Girl Wines Los Alamos, CA Peter and Anna are a husband and wife team that were brought together from opposite ends of the earth by a mutual love of horror and wine. Final Girl Wines is a blend of their two great passions. After 18 years working in some of the most prestigious wine regions in the word, Anna created a range of wines for genre lovers. The Final Girl wines are serious and unique, yet fun and unpretentious. We like to find and develop little gems from the vineyard and share them with the world. Runway Vineyards Santa Maria, CA Runway Vineyards is a family-owned business founded by Abel Maldonado, Jr. and his daughter Erika Maldonado. For three generations the family has farmed vegetables and strawberries, but became captivated by the beautiful Santa Maria Valley AVA. In 2008 the family planted the vineyard in order to cultivate quality grapes and wines. Tierra y Vino Solvang, CA Tierra y Vino’s story is truly one of labor and love. It begins in El Valle de Guadalupe of Jalisco, Mexico and ends in the Santa Ynez Valley of California, United States. The year was 1975 when Andres Ibarra and his family emigrated to the US. The child of a horse rancher and oldest son of ten siblings, Andres began pruning plants and picking grapes in the local vineyards at age 16, sacrificing teenage life to help his family. Andres has managed the property for more than 30 years. Although the fruit was not always planted for tierra y vino, it has been cared for by the same hands.

Anaya Vineyards Lodi, CA The Anaya Vineyards brand has consistently embodied a premium wine experience throughout its history, blending elegant tasting and sipping occasions with moments among beloved family and friends. Taking a moment to savor the decades of craft that were poured into the Anaya family tradition is a memorable and distinguished quest. With classic but refined labeling inspired by minimalistic architecture, the interior and exterior encounters of the Anaya branded wines are both worthy of admiration. Seis Soles Wine Lodi, CA The Wine & Chisme Podcast Sponsor Chris Rivera’s parents immigrated from central México where the Aztecs believed the world had been created and destroyed in four cycles, giving way to life under the fifth sun. Seis Soles, the sixth sun, represents the growth of our generation's culture & values. Drawing from his experience, he created 4 wines that express his winemaking sensibilities. The transparency of flavors & the way wine fits into life is crucial.

Ramos Torres Winery Kingsburg, CA Owner and Winemaker Oscar F. Ramos believes that sometimes there are things that one really cares to do, which must be shared with those who care to know about them even if it’s coming from the most unlikely place. A young winemaker with a degree in enology from Fresno State, he started the 2004 crush as an assistant winemaker to Jim Van Haun at Cedar View Winery. The Ramos Torres brand and Oscar’s winemaking venture began in 2005, and his experience and success has continued to build the winery he has envisioned for years. His hometown of Kingsburg, CA, has also been the home of the Ramos Torres Tasting Room since November 2008, and the winery’s first crush at the same location was held in 2012.

808 Beatz Wines Los Angeles, CA The Wine & Chisme Podcast Sponsor This Los Angeles based wine was inspired by a tremendous passion for wine and a love for an era of music known as FREESTYLE. They currently offer two blends of red wine.

Borjón Winery Plymouth, CA The Borjón family comes from the small town of Paracuaro in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Isy's parents, Jesus and Nora Borjón, arrived in the Shenandoah Valley over 30 years ago, with passion and drive they built Borjón Winery together, as a family.

Bodega de Sur Murphys, CA During their visits to Spain and France in 2004 and 2005, Evelyn and Victor Reyes-Umana visited various wine regions, spending some significant time in La Mancha, where wines and dreams come together. They spent time talking to the winemakers and gathering information on the production of fine, elite wines. Then, in the spring of 2007, the opportunity arose to purchase a winery in Calaveras County. They decided to take the plunge. This was the perfect location. Not only was it near their summer home in Arnold, but Victor also realized that the Sierra foothills mimicked the grape growing regions of Chile, Argentina, and Spain. Villa Vallecito Vineyards Murphys, CA CEO/ Co-Owner G. Sanchez-Hagedorn is the daughter of migrant farm workers and played in the vineyards as a child. Villa Vallecito is a family business focused on the elegance and bold character of their wines. Sustainability is very important to Villa Vallecito Vineyards, so they fertilize using organic material from each harvest season: including leaves, skins, stems, and fruit that didn’t meet their standards for the winemaking process. Their vines are sorted three times prior to crush to remove any debris coming out of the vineyard, un-ripe or overripe berries. The result is big rich flavors, with beautiful colors.

Jose Wine Caves Garden Valley, CA The Wine & Chisme Podcast Sponsors In July of 2004, Alfonso bought this property for investment, not to plant a vineyard. A few months after that purchase in October of 2004, his oldest brother Jose suffered a deadly accident while working on the property. What followed was a labor of love and wine which Alfonso dedicated to his brother. Miraflores Placerville, CA Miraflores Winery was founded in 1998 by Dr. Victor Alvarez. Their first vines of Syrah and Zinfandel were planted during that year and their first vintage was produced in 2003. Today, their 252-acre high elevation property, tucked away in the Pleasant Valley area of Placerville, runs on solar energy, and is covered with 45 planted acres of 16 different grape varietals. Vino de Oro Wines Fair Play, CA Vino de Oro vineyards are located in the beautiful and renowned Fairplay American Viticultural area (AVA) of El Dorado County, California. Fairplay is recognized for its rich soils comprised of volcanic rock, decomposed granite, clay and sandy loam. These rich soils coupled with the micro climates found in Fairplay form an exquisite environment for growing Spanish varietal grapes. The Fairplay AVA boasts the highest altitude appellation in California, with elevations ranging between 2,000 to 3,000 feet. The higher altitudes of Fairplay allow for an extended growing season which adds depth and flavor to the wines they produce.

RG|NY Riverhead, NY RG/NY is a certified sustainable winery based on the North Fork of Long Island. The RG stands for Rivero González - a family of winemakers with a deep regard for our heritage and values including quality, innovation, sustainability, and community. They pride themselves on creating high quality wines that pair well with unique experiences.

Valcan Wineries Benton Country, OR Our mission is to provide handcraft wines that comes from selected terroir and vineyards in Oregon. Juan Pablo (JP) Valot, owner and winemaker for Valcan comes from a multi-generational line of wine entrepreneurs. His qualifications include 20 years of experience in winemaking with 19 vintages between his work in Oregon and Argentina.

Beacon Hill Winery Gaston, OR Husband and wife, George Hillberry and Carla Rodríguez were spending a Sunday afternoon driving through wine country roads in November 2010 when they stopped by Beacon Hill. George and Carla quickly realized there were many happy connections that led them to the property (ask them about it next time you see them). Six months later, in April 2011 George and Carla were official owners of Beacon Hill Winery & Vineyard.

Alumbra Cellars Willamette Valley, OR Founder Baudelio Rodriguez Sr. migrated to the United States in the 1970’s from Durango, Mexico and planted his vineyard in 2005. They currently offer Rose and Pinot Noir. Atticus Wine Willamette Valley, OR Xiemena Orrego and her husband planted Atticus Vineyard in 2005, built a house on the property and permanently made it their home in 2007. They have been making wine commercially for 15 years in limited quantities with a goal to make the best possible Pinot Noir from their site. Balanza Vineyard Willamette Valley, OR Balanza has 5 acres of pinot noir grapes on their 9 acre property. They grow their favorite pinot noir clones in their beloved Jory soil & are passionate about crafting wines with a sense of place. Balanza takes pride in working with local winemakers to create small batch wines that they can share with their guests. Whether it’s one of their pinot noir vintages, a summer rosé, or their chardonnay, there’s a Balanza wine for everyone. Coria Estates Willamette Valley, OR Coria Estate aspires to make great wines to be enjoyed with great food around the table. Wine is a symbol of unity, love & hard work. These three elements are threaded throughout the growing of their grapes & into the care of their winemaking. Cramoisi Vineyards Willamette Valley, OR Sofia Torres McKay and her husband moved from North Vancouver BC to Oregon when they purchased Worden Hill to pursue their love and passion for wine growing and farming. In April 2012 they planted their first vines and today have a total of 7 acres under vine, with just over 6 acres of Pinot Noir and nearly an acre of Chardonnay. Our vineyard is our home and we farm without the use of pesticides and herbicides while leveraging ancient practices to avoid contaminating the soil, our environment, farm workers, guests, children and animals. Gonzalez Wine Company Willamette Valley, OR Cristina Gonzales, the granddaughter of migrant farm workers from Texas, is owner and winemaker of Gonzales Wine Company. She is a single mom entrepreneur and focuses on big red varietals and aromatic white wines. Guillen Family Wines Willamette Valley, OR With the idea of learning a little bit of English, Jesús Guillén arrived in Oregon in 2002 with a degree in Computer Systems Engineering from Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua in hand. Having a passing interest in wine, he began to explore, visiting vineyards and tasting rooms. Guillén‘s wine career began as a vineyard worker for Patricia Green Cellars and later for White Rose Estate, alongside his father. By 2004, Jesus had become the cellar master for White Rose. In 2006, an opportunity arose for him to make a wine under his own label. The wine turned out so well that the owners of Vista Hills offered Jesus an ongoing contract to buy grapes for his own label. His relationship with Vista Hills vineyard continues today. Parra Wine Co Willamette Valley, OR Parra Wine Co sources premium fruit from highly acclaimed vineyards throughout Oregon but mainly concentrated in the Willamette Valley. Sam Parra is the sole proprietor where he does everything (winemaking, social media, wine deliveries, shipping logistics, business operations, etc.) Join his mailing list through his website to get access to his limited production wines.

Hoquetus Wine Co. Walla Walla, WA Hoquetes Wine Company Owner and Winemaker Robert released his first vintage in 2020. Before wine found him, he was a professional musician full time and toured US and Europe extensively. He focuses on varieties that show where the grapes are grown with a focus on freshness with an emphasis on the Walla Walla Valley AVA.

Martinez & Martinez Prosser, WA In 1981 Sergio Martinez and his wife Kristy planted a small vineyard located on the Horse Heaven Hills American Viticulture Area (AVA) in a distinct area called Phinny Hill. Martinez & Martinez Winery is dedicated to the production of high quality wine from high quality grapes, focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon from the Horse Heaven Hills. The Martinez Vineyard may be the first Hispanic-owned vineyard in Washington State and Martinez & Martinez Winery is only the second Hispanic owned winery is the state. Sergio ensure’s that all of the grapes used at Martinez & Martinez winery have the best possible care as he tends to both Martinez and Alder Ridge Vineyards. Barrell Springs Winery Prosser, WA Come enjoy the park-like setting at Barrel Springs Winery and our family-made premium wines. Barrel Springs is an all-in-one vineyard, winery, and tasting room in the Yakima Valley AVA. Grapes are in our care from soil to glass. We grow Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and craft wine for your delight in our peaceful vineyard.

Santa Maria Cellars Fredericksburg, TX Martin Santamaria was born in Mendoza, Argentina, the eldest of five children. During his tenure at Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and Winery in New Braunfels, he founded Santamaria Cellars and began crafting wines under his own label, the premier wine being a Malbec. Martin is proud to be handcrafting and selling Santamaria Cellars wines and sharing his passion with customers. The varietals range from sweet wines such as Muscat Canelli, a unique dry Rose' and amazing reds such as the Malbec & Cab/Syrah and the all Malbec/Petit Verdot.

Finca Vista Bella Utuado, Puerto Rico Finca Vista Bella, located high up in the mountains of Utuado, is a family-run farm where the owners had a dream to start a vineyard … so they did! Puerto Rico’s climate is great for some many things, but growing grapes is far from the top of that list. It is doable if you know the correct varieties to grow. After Hurricane Maria, they found out which varieties are hurricane-proof, and they have since planted out many vines. The farm is alive with grapes (and other fruits) which they use to make artisinal wines of many varieties. The wines, branded with the name Chateau d’Amelia are all made on premises, by hand. Because they aren’t able to grow all the grapes they need for production, they import grapes from other parts of the world in order to get the flavor profile they want in their wines. It is an interesting and delicious place, and a trip there offers more than just a “Bella Vista” – beautiful view. Papa Pedro Maricao, Puerto Rico This is the initiative of a simple and sensitive family eager to promote the highest human quality through the elaboration of artisan wine and rum. Excellent pairing, for light as well as full meals, is carefully and meticulously elaborated in our green mountains, by the Quinones-Camacho family and, particularly, by the brothers Rickey and Edgar. They have been inspired by the passion of their father for this wonderful fluid and his first name, Don Pedro Quiñones-Román, named the “Papá Pedro”, honoring a valuable human-family legacy.

Los Angeles, CA This Los Angeles based wine was inspired by a tremendous passion for wine and a love for an era of music known as FREESTYLE. They currently offer two blends of red wine. Shop 808 Beatz Wines

Healdsburg, CA Founded by brother and sister duo Francisco and Monica Lopez, Aldina Vineyards is an homage to their parents Al and Dina and offer several varietals of wine. Shop Aldina Vineyards

Aptos, CA Brandon Armitage believes that if we quiet ourselves enough we can feel the plants vibrational energy speak to us. This level of connection is what he believes separates one winemaker from the next allowing for great variation in ones development of wine. He uses sacred geometry to pull this vibrational energy from the universe into the wine even during all phases of transformation. You can taste the difference! Shop Armitage Wines

Napa, CA Herencia del Valle Wines is the story of Mexican migrants who prune the grapes in the icy winters and then harvest them in the blazing hot summers. The brand is a tribute to our ancestors who paved the way for us to open our own vineyards, in the vicinity of the ones where they toiled just to make ends meet. Our success belongs only to us, created solely by hard work and the resilience of those who raised us.

Napa, CA Named in honor of Honorio Ramirez Mata, Honrama reflects the bond of respect and admiration between generations. From the soul of a great man whose quest for a better life for his family brought him to Napa Valley working to tend the vineyards and harvest the fruit, to the souls of his children and grandchildren who lovingly make the wine. Shop Honorama Cellars

Garden Valley, CA In July of 2004, Alfonso bought this property for investment, not to build a winery. Just a few months after, on October 1st of 2004, his oldest brother Jose suffered a deadly accident while working on the property. After losing his brother on the property Alfonso was at a crossroads with what to do with this beautiful piece of land. Jose had told him to build a long driveway with an olive tree border, so that he did. Alfonso always had the thought to drill caves on the property, accompanying that with his 4 decades in the vineyard business having wine was just inevitable. Shop Jose Wine Caves

Napa, CA The Llamas Family feels fortunate to be living the “American Dream”. Many family members came from Mexico to the United States in search of a better life. Originally ranchers from Jalisco, Mexico, the family migrated north to farm fields, orchards and vineyards. They worked tirelessly in all aspects of the wine industry, from tending the vines to producing wine. After over 40 years of farming the vines of Napa Valley, the family has further defined its agricultural heritage and takes great pride in sourcing grapes exclusively from vineyards farmed by the Llamas family. Shop Llamas Family Wines

Lodi, CA Owner Chris Rivera’s parents immigrated from central México where the Aztecs believed the world had been created and destroyed in four cycles, giving way to life under the fifth sun. Seis Soles, the sixth sun, represents the growth of our generation's culture and values. Drawing from his experience he created four wines that express his winemaking sensibilities. Important to him is the transparency of flavors, and the way wine fits into our lives. Shop Seis Soles Wines

Napa Valley, CA For over 26 years, Fernando Candelario has created some of the most treasured Napa Valley wines. Inspired by his passion and expertise in producing 100% varietal wines, he launched Voces Cellars in 2002. Voces focuses exclusively on locally sourced, boutique wine. Before creating Voces, Candelario worked with a number of world-renowned wineries. His invaluable experience there prepared him for his next venture as cellar master at T-Vine Cellars with Calistoga vintner, Greg Brown. Shop Voces Cellars