Wine & Chisme

Wine: El Potrillo Pinot Noir, 2017 by Honrama Cellars BIO: Joshua Santiago is a barber from North Philadelphia that provides free haircuts for the homeless. He grew up in a family that either sold drugs, did drugs, or both. He has been able to turn his life around after spending much of his youth in and out of incarceration. His grew up in a home where both of his parents were addicts and his moth...

Wine: Herencia Del Valle 2014 Zinfandel - Napa Valley BIO:  Latina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. These are just a few things we would use to describe our Founder and Host of The Wine & Chisme Podcast, Jessica Yañez. But that’s just the beginning. Jessica grew up in the suburbs of San Diego and has always had a curiosity for other people and their stories. As...

Wine: Coppola Claret  BIO: An advocate for social justice. A wannabe hacker. A weekend karaoke singer. A serial entrepreneur. A kitchen adventurer.  One thing that can’t be said about Kimberly is that she’s one dimensional. Kimberly is a self-taught private chef, on-air personality, and the founder of Might Be Vegan – a plant-based multimedia company and consultancy dedicated to helping people aro...

Wine: 2018 Llamas Family Carneros Chardonnay 100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley's Buhman Ranch in the Carneros AVA. Lime zest, white stone fruit and pineapple rind lead into subtle floral aromas. On the palate, the lively, medium-light body is wrapped in layers of white peach, under-ripe pear and apricot. The length shows hints of green grass and fresh herbs. This lean and bright wine is accessible...

Wine: La Chica, Honrama Cellars 2011 La Chica-Made in honor of my sweet, angelic wife, Miriam. Harmonized into one, this wine and La Chica express similarities, everlasting sweetness, richness, and a perfect balance of sweet and crisp. BIO: For the past 16 years Veronica has worked with VisitDallas in several capacities. Her last role as the Director of Partner Experience included a strong focus o...

Wine: Tisdale Pinot Grigio of California  BIO: Jesse Herrera is the Founder & Executive Director of CoAct and an expert in using design methodologies to develop multi-faceted approaches to solve complex problems.  A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he spent his teenage years as a gang member. After a near death experience and a blessing of circumstances, he left the life behind and pursued his educati...

Wine: Domaine Tempier Bandol 2018 BIOS: Danielle Nottingham As the co-host of the Emmy award winning NBC show, "California Live," Danielle takes viewers on an adventure to discover unique sights and sounds throughout California, and report on the latest trends in beauty, fitness, food, health, technology and entertainment. An award-winning journalist, Nottingham has travelled the globe covering br...

Wine: Herencia Del Valle 2014 Merlot  BIO:  Dr. Merola is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and aesthetic injector in the state of California. She received her bachelors degree in Health and Wellness from SUNY Buffalo State College, and graduated with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University California. She specializes in holistic dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Dr. Merola love...

Wine: Herencia Del Valle Sauvignon Blanc BIO: Originally from Los Angeles, Geena the Latina has been a staple on San Diego’s #1 Hit Music Station Channel 933 for more than 14 years. Arguably one of the most recognized and beloved radio personalities in San Diego, Geena is the host of “The Geena the Latina and Frankie V Morning Show.” She was voted as “Best Radio Personality” in the San Diego Union...

Wine: NO WINE!!! I needed something a bit harder so I went with apple cider spiked with spiced rum. BIO: Latina. Fierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. Our host, Jessica Yañez brings her love for wine and passion for storytelling together to highlight the stories that need to be told from communities of color.  Chisme (Spanish for gossip) comes from the interviewees t...

Wine: Aldina Vineyards 2019 Rosé Bio:  Will is a former media executive that retired at the age of 40 to step out on faith to write, speak, travel and become an expert in the world of Branding - Marketing - Digital. Left A.H. Belo after producing some their most successful products. Had a real estate and party business on the side that hosted private events for successful young professionals such...

Wine: Las Amigas Cuvée, Napa Valley Sparkling Wine 2013 "Las Amigas by Las del Vino is a venture inspired by our friends and role models who motivate us to be our best selves everyday as mothers, wives, sisters and friends. Let's support one another and leave a legacy. We are stronger together. " -Miriam Puentes and Lola Llamas Available at Honrama Cellars and Llamas Family Wines BIOS:  Lola - Own...

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Wine: Herencia del Valle 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Intensely flavored in blackberry and cherry, this is a grippy full-bodied wine, with underlying acidity that freshens its bolder tendencies impressively. Lavender, black licorice and dried herb add to the complexity and layering of character. BIO: Mother, sister, daughter and friend. Daughter of the most High. Real Estate mogul looking to invest and...

Wine: 808 Beatz Wine - California Red Blend This week, The Wine & Chisme Podcast is presented by 808 Beatz Wine. 808 Beatz was inspired by a tremendous passion for Wine and a love for an era of music known as FREESTYLE. Freestyle is known globally as the “Old School Muzik” genre which represents the days when every song on the radio felt as though it was written especially for you. We carefully cr...

Wine: La Granja 360 (A Vegan Wine) BIO: Daisy Romero is the founder and owner of El Cholos Kid, a line of purses and bags that are weaved from recycled plastic with care and love, showcasing the beauty of Mexican traditions through traditional weaving perfected through generations. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elcholoskid/ Popshop Live passcode: baaags

Wine: Simi Sonoma Rosé 2017   BIO:  Fefe is a visual anthropologist, University of Michigan graduate and Co-Founder/ CEO of the boutique image consulting firm, FTA GALLERY. She is also an immigrant who moved here as a child as her family was fleeing war in her native Liberia. Instagram Fefe Smith FTA Gallery

Wine: Alloro Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 This wine reveals intense ripe black cherries and blueberries, with rose petals, and notes of cinnamon, clove, and slightly toasted hickory. Very full-bodied, dark ruby in color, with plush, velvety texture, pleasurable persistence, and mouth-watering acidity, that provides tension. This wine has a very long finish that lingers with ripe black cherries, baking...

Wine: Cachai Chardonnay, Chile 2020 Link to Virtual Wine Tasting Tickets BIO: Brenda Martinez Brenda Martinez was born in Monterrey, N.L. Mexico, and later moved into the Garland, TX area where she became a naturalized citizen. She graduated from South Garland High School in the top ten percent of her class as a Texas Scholar and as a National Honor Society member. Martinez went on to complete her...

Wine: Upper Eden Pinot Noir 2018 Medium bodied that tends to be pretty dry. People mentioned red fruit notes when they tasted it such has cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Gisel's Bio:  Gisel Martín is a problem-solving 1st-gen college graduate that loves to research. As a Business Strategist she teaches business owners how to create sustainable systems to help their businesses grow. Her BA in Int...

WINE: Le Cetto 2018 Sauvignon Blanc BIO: Daisy is a Miami-born first generation Cuban American. Early in 2020 she made the leap from newly promoted Financial Services Senior Consultant to full-time business owner and Coach.  As a former perfectionist and people-pleaser, Daisy has navigated the heavy emotional barriers that keep so many living unfulfilled lives. With her mindset-first coaching appr...

WINE: 1000 Stories 2017 Zinfandel Luis Quiroz is an immigrant from Guerrero, Mexico. His parents left their home country in search of a better future for him and his siblings. They settled in San Diego, CA where they lived for all of Luis' childhood. Luis now lives in San Francisco, CA, where his business is based. He helps a variety of small businesses and uses his bilingual skills to help Spanis...

Wine: 2019 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Alloro Vineyard Tasting Notes: beautiful light pink in color with a copper hue, revealing strawberries, grapefruit, mint, and rose petal on the palate; the finish is lasting with subtle, lingering acidity Pairing: This wine is very versatile! Try a strawberry & goat cheese salad with arugula and balsamic reduction, lamb burgers, grilled shellfish, and even strawberry...

Wine: 2018 Martin Codax Albariño, Rias Baixas (Spain) Clean, bright lemon yellow with greenish reflections. Medium intensity with ripe citrus notes file type and tangerine. Predominant floral notes (hawthorn, jasmine and orange blossom) and a herbal background type hay. Envelope, fresh and good balance. The aftertaste has notes of ripe citrus. Aurea is an EMERGE Caifornia SoCal Fellow and Independ...

Wine: Patterson Cellars Forbidden Rose from Columbia Valley, Washington Pairs great with poultry rich fish, spicy food, veal and sweet desserts. This week, my guest is my sister, Erin! If you’re unaware, I recently traveled up and down the coast and was able to spend 10 days with my sister and her family in Portland, OR. Thankfully, I didn’t have to persuade her too hard to come not the podcast an...