Houston – It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and we’re toasting to the hands and hearts behind America’s vineyards. Wine and travel contributor Daniela Garrido returned to Studio B to spotlight Latino winemakers who are not only changing the face of the industry but also reclaiming the stories of those who’ve long worked the land.
“As a Latina myself, I’ve seen how underrepresented Hispanic people are in the wine industry,” Garrido said. “When you think about it, wine is agriculture like anything else and people often forget that the majority of owners that own wine brands are not Latinos but if you go to any working vineyard, it is the Latinos that keep it going. They’re like making making sure the vines are healthy. They’re healthy, they’re picking the grapes, they’re crushing the grapes, making sure your wine is good.”
From Reclamación Wines in California founded by David Salazar in honor of his father, a vineyard worker who immigrated from Mexico, to Diablo Paso and Bodega de Edgar in Paso Robles, each label carries a story of heritage, resilience, and innovation. These winemakers are blending old-world tradition with modern California style, crafting wines that celebrate Hispanic roots while pushing the industry forward.
And to honor where it all began, Garrido closed with a nod to Spain’s López de Heredia, one of Rioja’s oldest family-run wineries.
To learn more about the people and passion behind these bottles, follow Daniela’s wine adventures on Instagram.
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