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The Gallegos Family name is deeply rooted in the agricultural landscape of Napa’s winemaking heritage. When Ignacio Gallegos Sr. settled in the area in the 1950’s, he began cultivating some of the most prestigious vineyards in wine country. Today, three generations later, his son Ignacio II, and grandsons Ignacio III and Eric continue that legacy. For the Gallegos family, great wines begin in the vineyard, and every bottle of their wines represents their meticulous farming practices. Each harvest season, grapes from vineyards they manage, and the family estate vineyard in Rutherford, are hand selected to produce their limited-production wines.

Founded in 2011 by a close-knit Mexican-American family, Enriquez Estate Wines is owned and operated by Eduardo Enriquez, his wife Ana and their daughter, Cecilia. Specializing in limited production Pinot Noir and Tempranillo, the Enriquez Estate vineyard is located in Forestville, California, in the heart of the Russian River Valley.

Honrama Cellars is a celebration of opportunity, labor, resolve, and the bond of generations. Husband and wife vintners, Juan and Miram Puentes, believe that the beauty of every wine is crafted from the souls and hands of those who tend the vineyards, pick the grapes, and cultivate the nectar. Just as every family is crafted from the souls and hands of those who recognize opportunity, take risks, work from dawn to dusk, and share their wisdom.

Cecilia Soto-Loftus and her husband, Jim Loftus, have always had a passion for wine and after careful evaluation, they fulfilled a lifelong dream of growing their own. Thus, the Calayas Estate Vineyard was established. Located on original Chumash land within the Malibu coast of California, Calayas is a Native American word meaning "Path.”

The vineyards of Napa Valley have been a part of Guillermo Herrera’s life for as long as he can remember. As a child, he helped his mother harvest grapes and over the years he gained tremendous respect and appreciation for the land and grape cultivation. So in 2007, with the help of his wife, Guillermo founded Heritage Vineyard Management —the preeminent viticultural management company in The Napa Valley. Soon after, wanting to expand his legacy to the winemaking side of the business, he founded his winery Herencia del Valle and brought on winemaker, Charles Keller. Together, they have turned out a series of award-winning vintages that have garnered substantial critical acclaim.

The story of Ceja Vineyards begins in 1983 when Amelia, Pedro, Pablo, Armando and Martha Ceja, first generation Mexican-American winegrowers, pooled their resources and invested in 15 luscious acres of land in the Carneros wine-growing region. Now, more than 35 years later, their continued dedication to sustainable agriculture and the gentle handling of their Napa and Sonoma estate grown grapes can be tasted in every sip of their award-winning varietal and blended wines. Ceja children are now entering the family business and together, with the wineries founders’, they are focused on continuing the legacy of crafting beautifully balanced wines to enjoy with family, friends and your favorite dishes!

Founded in 2009, Llamas Family Wines is a venture between Alejandro Llamas and his uncle and aunt, Oscar and Lola Llamas. Aimed at honoring the family's journey from ranchers and farmers to field workers and finally vintners, every bottle pays tribute to those individuals whose determination and efforts bear life to their wines. The Llamas’ wish for you is simply to enjoy their wine with friends and loved ones and to celebrate life.

Gustavo Wine is a reflection of the passion, heritage and lifetime love affair that Gustavo Brambila has had with wine. The long time Napa winemaker is a master of subtlety, always staying true to the varietal and creating balanced food friendly wines in old world style.

Martin Guerrero and Olga Fernandez came to Sonoma County in 1985 as newlyweds. While working in the wine industry, Martin developed a passion for wine-making and the idea of one day having his own family label. In 2004, Martin and Olga made this dream come true and started Guerrero Fernandez Winery. Using traditional winemaking techniques, Guerrero Fernandez Winery produces limited quantities of their award-winning premium red wines.

Every cup of Don Francisco's coffees is carefully crafted to be aromatic and well-balanced in body, acidity and flavor. It begins with sourcing coffee beans from the world’s best growing regions. They then roast the beans so that they fully develop to bring out each coffee’s distinctive aroma, natural sweetness and optimal flavor. This craftsmanship, passed down through the generations, is what sets Don Francisco’s family crafted coffee apart.

Robert Reyes envisioned having a small vineyard to produce small amounts of ultra premium wines to share with family and friends. However, when the beautiful piece of land where the vineyard is today, was acquired in 2002, the vision changed from a personal hobby to a small boutique winery. The longer-term vision is to bring Reyes Wines to wine lovers throughout the US and abroad.

Anaya Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery located in Lodi’s Clements Hills American Viticultural Area. The Sacramento Bee’s Mike Dunne recently said that their 2016 Nebbiolo is a model that California winemakers will want to emulate. Anaya Vineyards also produces a fabulous, tropical fruit-forward Albariño and a rich, medium bodied Pinot Gris.

Tequila Alquimia is an award-winning USDA-certified 100% organic tequila. Recognized as the best tequila in the world, this ultra-premium tequila is 100% sustainable, made of 100% blue agave grown on the Murillo family’s ranch in Agua Negra, Jalisco, Mexico. The ultimate mission of this family owned company is to produce an eco-friendly product of the highest quality that positively impacts the environment, the farm workers and its consumers.

The Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery began its winemaking legacy over 100 years ago in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Today, four generations later, the family still owns and operates their original winery on Lamar Street and have become an essential piece of the city’s cultural and historical landscape. With vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey and Napa Valley, they are one of the most awarded wineries in California. The family’s success has been attributed to their century-long mission to constantly elevate the quality of the more than 20 wines in the Riboli Family Wine Estates’ portfolio and to their dedication to provide patrons with the best hospitality and service.

L.A. Cetto is undoubtedly one of Mexico’s most prestigious and important wineries. Founded in 1928 by Luis Angelo Cetto, an immigrant from Trentino, Italy, it introduced the world to Mexico’s fine wines, brought prosperity to the Valle de Guadalupe region and put Baja California on the map as a wine tasting destination. Today, three generations later, the L.A. Cetto name is an enduring example of tradition, family and wine crafting excellence.

Trujillo Wines is the realization of Michael Trujillo’s lifelong passion for the art of winemaking. Bringing his keen love of the vineyard together with more than 34 years of winemaking proficiency, his namesake wine blends grapes from several of the finest vineyards in Napa Valley and works closely with the growers in developing cultivation practices that yield notable fruit year after year. When Michael launched Trujillo Wines, the inaugural 2011 vintage sold out quickly, inspiring him to create a second label showcasing varietal blends. Named in honor of his daughter, Madelynne wines are approachable upon release. His wines consistently earn praise and winemaking medals, and have developed an enthusiastic following.

Robledo Family Winery is the embodiment of a true “American Dream.” The wineries founding father, Reynaldo Robledo, came to California’s wine country as a migrant worker from Mexico at the tender age of 16. With his incredible fortitude and ambition, he took every opportunity to learn the craft of viticulture, becoming one of the most sought after vineyard consultants in Sonoma County. The Robledo family opened the first winery established by a former Mexican migrant worker in October 2003. To this day, Reynaldo enjoys working in the vineyards alongside his children and grandchildren who have inherited the same passion for the industry he fell in love with years ago.

Esfuerzo Wine is a label dedicated to family, to the winemaking community in Solvang, and to the people behind the vines. 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.

Voces Cellars is a premium Latino family owned winery founded by Fernando Candelario, a first-generation Napa Valley winemaker. Voces wines are produced in small boutique batches from grapes of exceptional quality, sourced locally in the Napa Valley. Their 100% single varietal wines are aged in American and French oak barrels for 12-18 months and then cellared, to bottle age for an additional 2-4 years. Voces wines are not released until Fernando is satisfied with the finished product and they are ready to be enjoyed.

Hard Frescos are refreshing, natural, premium alcoholic hard sodas inspired by the iconic aguas frescas served at restaurants and foods stands throughout Mexico. Brewed using a traditional fermentation process, Hard Frescos are made from responsibly sourced premium ingredients. Free from preservatives, sulfites, artificial colors and sweeteners, Hard Frescos come in hibiscus, guava citrus, cucumber lime and tamarind flavors.

Pochteca Liqueurs is the only all natural flavored liqueur made with 100% agave tequila. In flavors like almond, coffee, mango, and tamarind, every sip is guaranteed to be well-balanced and well defined.

Napa Valley’s Mi Sueño Winery, Spanish for ‘My Dream’, represents both a love story and the story of the American dream realized. Rolando Herrera was just 15 years old when he left his home in El Llano, Michoacán, Mexico to build a life in the Napa Valley. Shortly after his arrival, Rolando met Lorena at church and the two developed a friendship that lasted 10 years before marrying in 1997—the same year she helped Rolando found Mi Sueño. Together, Rolando and Lorena have built their dream winery with love, passion, and a deep understanding of the art of growing exceptional grapes and crafting award-winning wines that are rich in character and elegance. Now, more than 20 years later, Mi Sueño Winery has become one of the great independently owned and operated wine producers in California. Es un verdadero sueño hecho realidad – A real dream come true!

Located in the heart of Saint Helena, California, Encanto Vineyards is a small boutique winery that produces award-winning single varietal, single vineyard wines. Owner Enrique Lopez and winemaker Rudy Zuidema bring a deep understanding and passion for winemaking. Known for offering wines that are pure, honest, and true to the soils from which they came, the wines of Encanto Vineyards are made to show the delicate balance between structure, core fruit, acid, tannins and length.

The roots of Mario Bazán Cellars go back to 1973 when Mario immigrated to the Napa Valley from his native Oaxaca, Mexico. When Mario arrived in the Napa Valley, he was immediately charmed by its beauty and energized by the vigorous wine growing atmosphere he observed. He continued to hone his skills over the next four decades as he advanced step-by-step from a general laborer to grape grower. Today, Mario has his own estate vineyard and highly regarded vineyard management company farming several hundred acres throughout Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

Manuel Rio's commitment and devotion to wine is evident in every vintage of Rios Wine you enjoy. Founded in 2004, the family-owned Napa Valley winery produces limited quantities of premium wines including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and a bordeaux red blend.

Andres Ibarra and Caren Rideau, partners in life and in business, launched tierra y vino (earth and wine) in 2012. Although tierra y vino is a new company, Andres has been making award winning wines in the Santa Ynez valley for more than 25 years.

Ramon Sandoval, founder of Vino Latino USA, has one passion: Introducing Latinos to fine, affordable wines made for Latinos by Latinos. One bottle at a time, Sandoval strives to bridge the gap between the wine industry and the Latino wine consumer and demonstrate that wine should never be intimidating or pretentious but instead can be enjoyed by all. So in 2019, Sandoval partnered with renowned winemaker Fernando Candelario of Voces Cellars, and together launched Vino S Vida. Their goal? Make the best $15 bottle of wine you’ve ever tried! Why? Because Vino S Vida – Wine is Life! It’s that simple!

Maldonado Family Vineyards is a family-owned, small production winery located in Napa Valley. Hugo Maldonado, the vineyards owner and winemaker, grew up in the Valley and learned the business of grape growing and winemaking from the ground up. The son of a migrant farm worker, he validated his hands-on experience with a degree in oenology from UC Davis. Made from grapes that he and his father grow, all of Maldonado’s wines highlight the importance of growing quality grapes in making premium wines.

Hacienda Guadalupe first opened its doors as a result of a couple’s vision who, inspired by the valley and its wine producing vocation, launched on this adventure. Daniel and Gaby have created a space of relaxation and comfort that brings together an experience that includes: regional cooking, the comfort of a boutique style hotel, the flavors and aromas of the grapevines and the landscape of the wine route.

After many years in the spirits industry, Miguel De Los Rios decided to make his dreams of owning his own tequila brand a reality. So in 2014, the Boyle Heights native launched Aguila Real Tequila. The award winning tequila, with its emblematic eagle and serpent, pays tribute to De Los Rios’ Mexican heritage.

The Bodega Puente de Rus winery is located in the town of San Clemente in the province of Cuenca, Spain. Founded in 1945 as the Sociedad Cooperativa Nuestra Señora de Rus, it is steeped in tradition and thrives on the culture attached to winegrowing. Thus, in the elaboration of its wines, it continues to apply the same attention to detail passed down through the generations.

Xecue Wines was founded by Jose Luis Hernandez and Alberta Ceja Medina with a desire to share their knowledge and passion for wine. Located in the heart of Valle de Guadalupe, Xecue is a word that means 'love' in the native Kiliwa language. The couple, both engineers by trade, wanted to share the essence of their profession and their journey through life, so in 1999 they began developing artisanal wine. Today, Jose Luis tends the vineyard and Alberta is the winemaker. Together they have quite a resume that is the foundation of their success, both as a couple and for their award-winning wines.

Tequila Dinastia Real wants to reinvent the way you drink tequila. Available in Plata, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo and Extra Añejo Cristalino, Tequila Dinastia Real fuses artisan techniques with exquisite flavors.

Tequila Insolente is made in Amatitán, Jalisco from 100 percent agave. Available in five varietals, Plata, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo and Extra Añejo Cristalino, each bottle of Tequila Insolente is classified with different maturation times, resulting in distinctive flavors and aromas.

Vino Vargas is nestled in the rolling hills of the Northwest Paso Robles region and produces small lot, single vineyard wines hand-crafted to achieve balanced wines. Family owned and operated, their modern winery is both an efficient example of winemaking and a warm place for you, your friends and family to discover some truly unique wines. Each bottle of Vino Vargas is exquisitely crafted by a team of artisans committed to bringing you the best wine possible. Whether in the vineyard, the cellar or the bottling room, each person is focused on making your bottle of Vino Vargas amazing from start to finish.

Cuatro Cuatros Winery is located in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean coast and the Salsipuedes Bay. Nestled in a natural preserve of more than 44 acres of grapes, agave, and olive trees, Cuatro Cuatros is part of a development that combines nature, architecture, wine and hospitality to provide its guests with a truly unique experience.

Inspired by a love story and family traditions, Red Skirt Sangria began its journey by daring to be unique. The family owned and operated business takes great care to craft high quality Sangrias by using all natural tropical fruit juices blended perfectly with Spanish varietal wines.

Located in the heart of Orange County's oldest city, Rancho Capistrano Winery is both a local's favorite as well as a travelers great discovery. The winery, Orange County's largest, has produced over 40 different wines from some of the finest grape growing regions in the world. Additionally, they have built San Juan Capistrano's best restaurant and are known for their generous portions and flavor forward dishes that blend perfectly with their wines.