Wine & Chisme

Wine: LaPincoya Sauvignon Blanc from the San Antonio region of Chile Pairs great with shellfish, goat cheese and vegetarian dishes. Very citrus forward, medium bodied and high in acidity. Very heavy in grapefruit flavor. BIO: Norma Reyes, PhD, is a speaker, writer, and coach. She holds a doctorate in Adult, Professional, and Community Education from Texas State University - San Marcos. Her researc...

Wine: ARIL 2012 Atlas Peak, Napa Valley Syrah Syrah is a dark-skinned red grape wine that is rich and intense. Pairs well with red & white meat, poultry, lamb and hard cheeses. Generous and complex aromas of blueberry fruit tinged with violets, bramble, and espresso bean.  While muscular with ample weight and endurance. Then revealing broad Cabernet-like mouthcoating fruit redolent of juicy mounta...

Wine: Joel Gott 2019 Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of pineapple, mango and peach with citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with ripe, tropical fruit flavors followed by crisp, refreshing acidity on the mid-palate and a long, clean, balanced finish. BIO: Pam is dynamically skilled as an Intuitive Brand Builder, Business Guide, Podcaster,...

Wine: Joel Gott 2019 Sauvignon Blanc 100% Sauvignon Blanc Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of pineapple, mango and peach with citrus notes. On the palate, the wine opens with ripe, tropical fruit flavors followed by crisp, refreshing acidity on the mid-palate and a long, clean, balanced finish. BIO: Pam is dynamically skilled as an Intuitive Brand Builder, Business Guide, Podcaster,...

Wine: Seis Soles Wine Co  Seis Soles Reserve Bordeaux Blend $35 Seis Soles Reserve Bordeaux Blend is inspired by the savory and structured wines from the Bordeaux region in France. The four varieties add their own characteristics to coalesce into a unique flavor profile. Cabernet Sauvignon sets a strong framework, the foundation. Cabernet Franc provides beautiful aromatics. Merlot brings the balan...

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection 2019 Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine Overview: One sip of this delicate, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc and you’ll be immediately transported to New Zealand. It has notes of grapefruit and nectarine with the perfect amount of acidity to cool you off on a warm summer’s day. BIO: Alejandra is a licensed psychotherapist in the Dominican Republic and an internati...

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection 2016 Central Coast California Red Blend Wine Overview  A garnet gem—this wine is complex yet approachable with flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry alongside tobacco and vanilla. Peppery spice and a hint of blackberry show up on the finish inviting another sip. BIO: Lissette M. Rios founded Chic Influence, a public relations and talent management firm focused on...

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection 2016 Central Coast California Red Blend Wine Overview  A garnet gem—this wine is complex yet approachable with flavors of plum, cherry, and blackberry alongside tobacco and vanilla. Peppery spice and a hint of blackberry show up on the finish inviting another sip. BIO: Lissette M. Rios founded Chic Influence, a public relations and talent management firm focused on...

Wine: Erath 2017 Oregon Pinot Noir Wine Overview  The “Oregon” Pinot Noir is the cornerstone of the Erath wine portfolio. A blend of different vineyard sites in Oregon, this wine is a fruit forward, ready-to-drink style of Pinot Noir designed to highlight the variety’s best characteristics. Our goal with this wine is simple – to make the best Pinot Noir in the world for under $20. BIO:  Arianna Br...

Wine: Terra Initia Dry white wine cultivated in Katheti Region, Georgia  The wine of pale straw color with aromas of acacia, yellow plum and white mulberry. On the palate the refreshing acidity, hints of white currant and yellow fruits, with slight bitterness and mineral structure. The lasting aftertaste with sweet berries finish. The wine is well-combined with dishes from fish and seafood, as wel...

Wine: Seis Soles Wine Co  Seis Soles White Blend $16  Aromatic, fresh and easy to drink, the Seis Soles White Blend is a perfect pairing for a summer menu.  Grenache Blanc & Albariño Vineyards grown in Lodi, CA Stainless steel fermented 12% Alcohol 112 cases produced Use discount code: WINEANDCHISME for 15% off your order.  Complimentary shipping on 6 bottles or more Free hand delivery in San Joaq...

Wine: Seis Soles Wine Co  Seis Soles Rosé Blend $16  Seis Soles Rose with a beautiful, round mouth-feel and bright acidity is a perfect companion for a day by the pool or a night in with friends. Great with a wide variety of dishes.  Medium sweet (dulce) Grenache & Mourvedre  Vineyards grown in Lodi, CA Pressed gently and stainless steel fermented  Round and fresh on the palate Low alcohol, 12.5% ...

Wine: JARENINČAN, ČRNKO from Štajerska, Slovenia  A blend of predominantly Laški Rizling (Welschriesling), Sauvignon Blanc, and Rizvanec (Müller­Thurgau). BIO:  Naibe Reynoso is a Mexican-American Emmy and AP Award-winning journalist, CEO/Founder of Con Todo Press, and Co-Founder of LATINAFEST, an annual celebration of all things Latina.  She is passionate about promoting women, the Latinx communi...

Wine: McBride Sisters Collection, Red Blend 2016  BIO: A Texas native, Steven is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma, and currently works in education as a Director of Operations for a charter school network. Steven is a huge movie buff and enjoys good food and video games in his spare time. His Why:  "I want to do my part to leave an impact on the world" Social Media Links: Instagram Black L...

Wine: Sterling Vintner's Collection Cabernet Sauvignon  BIO: Astrid Martinez is a 3 time Emmy winning journalist at CBS46 in Atlanta.  She hosts her own segment "Astrid in ATL" which focuses on culture and the booming movie and music industry in the city.  Astrid moved to Atlanta after spending time as a reporter in Dallas Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina. Her work there tackled topics ranging...

Wine: 2017 Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon from the Central Valley of Chile. This particular cab is aged in American oak and has a deep ruby red color. It pairs well with red meats, well-seasoned dishes and cheeses such as Gruyere or blue. BIO:  Nadia De Ala is a certified leadership and negotiation coach who specializes in helping women of color in technology thrive, elevate their pay and...

Wine: Adalina Bodegas Verdejo 2018 from Spain The Verdejo grapes are generally harvested at night and the wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks and bottled without aging so the wine is crisp and dry - just how I like it! BIO: Yael R Rosenstock Gonzalez is the founder of Kaleidoscope Vibrations, LLC, a company dedicated to supporting and creating spaces for individuals to explore and find co...

Wines: Jessica (host): Naussa Xinomavro 2017 Naussa Xinomavro is a dry red that many say is a Greek’s answer to a Burgandy wine. Legend has it that Semele, mother of Dionysus—the Greek god of wine and fertility—called the area (Naoussa) home. I was able to pick this bottle up at local wine bar @wetstonewinebar_sd for half price! Wendy (Guest): Unsung Hero Shiraz, a South African wine In today’s ep...

Wine: Josh Cellars 2018 Sauvignon Blanc As a single woman, this pandemic has hit in a certain way. Like many of my friends I don't have a roommate or family to quarantine with. In this episode, I share my highs and lows and how I totally and completely broke into an ugly cry while on a Zoom call with close to 40 other women on as well. As an extroverted extrovert (I mean if you know me AT ALL you...

Wine: Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Domenica Escatel, a 1st generation graduate earning her BA from San Jose State University and MA in Organizational Leadership. In 2015, she rebranded her company to focus on empowering, educating, and equipping women in her community, emphasizing Latinas. Since then, Chicana Inc. has built the strongest Latina communities in the Central Valley. Recently...

Wine: Chateau St. Michelle 2018 Rosé Michelle Gomez, MBA is a Latina Career & Life Coach with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a master’s degree in Business Administration. With over 21 years of experience and learning she helps women navigate, and overcome obstacles that plague them in the corporate environment. She is passionate about helping Latinas achieve positions of power and...

Wine: Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (split bottle)    vette is an author and freelance writer. She is the founder of the Awakened-Woman Blog- a blog that is meant to inspire, encourage and empower women to seek evolution and personal growth during life’s journey. Her book, “A Journey to Finding the Best Self” was released in in July 2019 by independent publisher, Black Rose Writing. Beyond her blog,...

In this episode, Aurea and I discuss all the political chisme. How will Biden pivot his campaign to appeal to Sanders voters? How do we grapple with the reality of the two candidates we have to choose from?  We touch on so many topics, but ultimately we all know that getting out to the polls is VITAL, especially when voting for our local representatives. Join the chisme and let us know your questi...

Wine: Alamos Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina 2018 In this episode I got the chance to speak with my friend, Jessie Medina. Jessie is the Founder & CEO of several businesses including FEM Latinas, FEMgency, FEMX Podcast and of course FEMX Quarters, a co-working and event space located in the hills of San Diego. Her mission is to create positive impact by being a motivational and loving leader and to...

This week’s guest, Arzo Yusuf, is the founder and CEO of Sexy Boss Babe, a social impact company that focuses on women empowerment and the link between foster youth and human trafficking.