Napa Valley, Mexican-American Vintners Form Partnership

For the first time, Mexican-American vintners and wine industry leaders have joined forces to officially launch the Napa Valley Mexican-American Vintners Association (NVMAVA). Formed as a 501(C)6 non-profit organization, NVMAVA’s mission is to promote Napa and Sonoma County wines produced by Mexican-American vintners, to advocate quality standards for its members, and to promote and support the contributions of Mexican-Americans to the wine industry. Organizational programs will include marketing and selling wines nationally and abroad, achieving and maintaining high industry standards, support for current and future members in all wine related areas, and educational opportunities for the general public and students interested in a wine industry profession.

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“I am very proud to be part of NVMAVA and thankful to all of the founding vintners who committed countless hours towards making this dream a reality. From its inception we felt that we owe it to our community, our heritage and, most importantly, to our ancestors whose strong work ethic and sacrifices laid the foundation for our own success. Through our collective and united efforts we will strive to nurture and support future generations of Latino growers, vintners, and executives,” states Rolando Herrera, NVMAVA President & Owner of Mi Sueño Winery. Founding NVMAVA members include Alex Sotelo Cellars, Fernando Candelario, Ceja Vineyards, Encanto Vineyards, Maldonado Vineyards, Mi Sueño Winery, Rios Wine Company, Robledo Winery, and Volcan.

To celebrate this historical wine industry milestone, NVMAVA is hosting BAUTIZO (Spanish for “Christening”) an inaugural wine and food event to kick off the association and reveal its official logo. Bautizo will be held Saturday, July 30, at Maldonado Vineyards in Calistoga, CA. BAUTIZO attendees will have a rare opportunity to enjoy the Maldonado Vineyard property as it is only open by private appointment, but on July 30, guests will have VIP access to its vistas and caves. Event highlights will be the history-making reveal of the official NVMAVA logo, an opportunity to meet founding vintners and taste members’ wines including, Alex Sotelo Cellars, Ceja Vineyards, Delgadillo Cellars, Encanto Vineyards, Maldonado Family Vineyards, Marita’s Vineyards, Mi Sueño Winery, Renteria Wines, Robledo Family Vineyards, Rios Wine Company, and Voces Wines. Small palate samplings from premiere Napa Valley chefs will also be featured. Latin jazz artist Robert Gastelum will perform.

For more information about the Napa Valley Mexican-American Vintners Association, visit www.nvmava.org.

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