The name Napa Valley conjures iconic images of vines, majestic chateaus and a gastronomic paradise. The concentration of talent, vines and a near-perfect climate have made it a mecca for winemakers and wine drinkers alike. As you drive up Highway 29 or over onto the Silverado trail, there is a dizzying array of wineries, one after the other.
With such a high concentration of wineries, it seems impossible to be noticed and easy to be lost in a sea of phenomenal producers. But there is a group of winemakers in Napa that is gaining recognition for serious wines with great history and stories.
In the vineyards, much of the work is done by a Hispanic workforce. A number of today’s top vineyard managers are the second generation, the children of workers who tended to the vines. Today there is a legacy of Hispanic talent that has emerged in this highly competitive marketplace. These winemakers did not have massive fortunes or palatial wineries, but instead a history of growing grapes and making exceptional wines. These are the sons and daughters of the Mexican workforce that supports the California wine industry. READ MORE AT THE SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
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