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Minority winemakers emerge in California
Rolando Herrera, who produced Mi Sueno wine, rose from dishwashing to winemaker in Napa, illustrating barriers for minorities in California’s wine industry. While progress is slow, Black, Hispanic, and Asian producers push for larger roles as groups form associations and seek greater access to capital and markets.
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Michelle Locke
Associated Press
Napa
Calif
Rolando Herrera
Herrera
Bush
Vicente Fox
Sandra Gonzalez
Vino Con Vida
Vintners’ Association
Ernest Bates
Bates Creek Winery
Association of
Warren Winiarski
Winiarski
Stag’s Leap Winery