1 Gonzales Wine Company
Portland
Cristina Gonzales has 15+ years in the industry. Gonzales, the granddaughter of Mexican-American migrant workers grew a passion for wine during her travels in South America. Cristina is also on the board of a nonprofit in Oregon called AHIVOY which provides education and professional development a los guardianes de las vinas.
2 Parra Wine Co.
Carlton, Willamette Valley
Parra Wine Co. first launched in 2019, a significant feat considering Parra and his wife moved from California to the Willamette Valley just three years prior. During that time he kept himself busy, working as hospitality coordinator at Cana’s Feast Winery, volunteering for ¡Salud! and Luther Community Services in McMinnville and becoming co-chair for AHIVOY. He credits his grandparents, both Mexican-American immigrants, for instilling a strong work ethic in him.
3 Cubanisimo Vineyards
Salem, Willamette Valley
“Cuban passion meets Oregon pinot noir.” The labor of love began in 1986 when Cuban-born Mauricio and Debra Collada purchased the vineyard, intending to sell grapes to large wineries. Passion got ahold of them and with the help of winemaker Rob Stuart of R. Stuart & Co. Winery, the Cubanisimo label was born in 2003. When the owners aren’t tending to their medical office (Mauricio is a practicing neurosurgeon), you may find them hosting wine tastings and live music outdoors at the vineyard in west Salem.
4 Cória Estates
Salem, Willamette Valley
Winemaker Aurora Cória, a former public health worker, started her career in winemaking about a decade ago. Since then her wines have earned accolades both locally and nationally — as well as two silver awards at the International Women’s Wine Competition. Cória’s parents, Mexico-born Luis and Idaho-raised Janice, planted their first grapes here in 1999; now the vineyard features 17 distinct blocks and a tasting room that overlooks the valley. Find the label at numerous markets and restaurants along the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast.
5 Cramoisi Vineyard
Dundee, Dundee Hills
Soon after the Torres-McKay family found this property in 2011, they moved from Vancouver B.C. to plan a vineyard from scratch in the Dundee Hills — and we’re so glad they did. In addition to producing fine wines, Cramoisi Vineyard is also making a positive impact in the community. Co-owner Sofía Torres-McKay, who was born in Mexico City, helped found AHIVOY (Asociación Hispana de la Indistria del Vino en Oregon Y Comunidad), which provides education and professional development opportunities to Oregon’s Latino vineyard workers. Tour the vineyard and learn about its sustainable practices with a private tasting, available by appointment only.
