OSCAR RENTERIA - RENTERIA WINES - SEPTEMBER CELEBRATES CAL WINE & NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE
The resolution was sponsored by State Senator Noreen Evans, Chair, Senate Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry along with 26 senators and assembly members from across the state. Attending were fourteen Mexican-American family winemakers from Napa Valley and Sonoma County representing NS MAVA. And supporting the resolution were the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce from Napa and Sonoma counties.
“Who knew that our efforts would be honored at such a prestigious gathering,” said Founding Board President Rolando Herrera, owner of Mi Sueno Winery. “Our thanks go to Senators Noreen Evans and Ricardo Lara and Assembly member Wes Chesbro and the members of the Senate and Assembly for their support.”
The resolution was presented on the floor of the Assembly and read on the floor of the Senate where the attending wineries were asked to stand before the Senate for recognition. Later they were given a tour of the capitol before adjourning to showcase their wines at a reception.
Most winemakers being honored are natives of Michoacán, Mexico who came to California decades ago with hopes of earning the American Dream. Working through the ranks as farmworkers and vineyard operators, today they’ve come to realize that dream. In 2010 they were invited by the Governor of Michoacán to pour their wines at the Michoacán State Fair and together realized a common heritage and history that compelled them to form the NS MAVA. Today, NS MAVA winemakers share a camaraderie rich in history and perseverance to leverage their crafts in Mexico and the United States, and specifically California, where Mexican-Americans are one of the fastest growing wine consumer groups.
“Today was a great day for the recognition of the contributions of the Mexican-American community to the state’s wine business—a proud heritage,” said NS MAVA Board President Rafael Rios of Justicia Wines.
“I’m proud of our association and the Hispanic community for leading the California wine industry from the ground up. It is a natural fit to honor this good work in September with both California Wine Month and the national Hispanic Heritage month,” said Oscar Renteria of Renteria Wines.
Wineries attending: Alex Sotelo Cellars, Ceja Vineyards, Delgadillo Cellars, Encanto Vineyards, Honrama Cellars, Justicia Wines, Maldonado Family Vineyards, Mario Bazán Cellars, Marita’s Vineyard, Mi Sueño Winery, Renteria Wines, Robledo Family Winery, Voces Wines, Volcán Cellars.
State Senator Noreen Evans represents the Second Senatorial District, including all or portions of the Counties of Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Marin (caretaker), Napa, Solano and Sonoma. Senator Evans Chairs the Senate Committee on Judiciary, the Senate Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry and is the outgoing Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus.
KIRK CAMERON - UNSTOPPABLE - FORMER GROWING PAINS STAR
UNSTOPPABLE recently created a social media firestorm when both Facebook and YouTube prohibited audience’s access to the film’s trailer, labeling it as “unsafe” and “abusive.” Over half a million of Cameron’s fans rallied to protest the blocking of the web site, and after several days, both social media sites allowed access. Followers of Cameron’s continue to rally online support, interacting at an incredible rate on his nearly 700,000-strong Facebook page.
UNSTOPPABLE promises to bring families and communities together with a big picture view of how audiences can live victorious lives together in the face of adversity, changing the world for good. Previously, “UNSTOPPABLE: A Live Event with Kirk Cameron” Brings Inspirational Conversation to U.S. Cinemas.
Cameron will lead audiences through his “most personal project ever” by investigating the origins of good and evil, as well as their inspirational value and historical significance as it relates to our lives today. Following up on the positive messaging of his hit 2012 cinema event “MONUMENTAL: In Search of America's National Treasure Live,” UNSTOPPABLE: A Live Event with Kirk Cameron will feature an introduction from Cameron, music performances by Warren Barfield and Mandisa, as well as special surprise guests from the faith-based community to engage attendees in an enlightening discussion.
UNSTOPPABLE will be broadcast from The Vines Center at Liberty University—the largest Evangelical Christian university in the world—in Lynchburg, Va., on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT and tape delayed at 7:00 p.m. MT / 8:00 p.m. PT/AK/HI to 700 select movie theaters around the country through NCM’s exclusive Digital Broadcast Network. Tickets are available at participating theater box offices and online.
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