Hispanics in Wine & Spirits Inc.

“Expenses information technology 336 travel 9,869 insurance 2,702 filing fees 851 telecommunications 2,822 payroll expense 196 total 16,776”

“Ongoing -in partnership with the roots fund, we provided resources and educational scholarships to those seeking advancement in the industry 2021 -2023 latinx wine summit is a one-day event (hosted in person in napa, ca and virtually) aimed at educating beverage trade professionals and consumers about the contributions of hispanic and latinx people in the wine industry. 2024 - chablis scholar series has been launched in partnership with the bourgogne wine board. A national education program that features beverage trade-only masterclasses in nyc, miami, austin, and la. These classes were ed by an official bourgogne wine ambassador and a representative from the hispanics in wine community. -sip & sabor festival on december 6-7, 2024, at the napa valley marriott hotel & spa (virtual streaming available as well). The two-day festival, moderated by co- organizer gabriela fernandez of the big sip, served as a platform for cultural and professional exchange, fostering discussions on key topics within the wine, spirits, and culinary industries, while celebrating the vibrant hispanic and latine communities shaping these sectors.”

“Chablis scholar series,launched in partnership with the bourgogne wine board. A national education program that featured masterclasses in nyc, austin, miami, and la for 150+ beverage professionals nationwide looking to expand their knowledge in the region and seek better career advance opportunities. These classes were led by an official bourgogne wine ambassador and a representative from the hispanics in wine community. 1 masterclass attendee was able to travel to chablis on an enrichment trip - successfully hosted the inaugural sip & sabor festival on december 6-7, 2024, at the napa valley marriott hotel & spa. The two-day festival, moderated by co-organizer gabriela fernandez of the big sip, served as a platform for cultural and professional exchange, fostering discussions on key topics within the wine, spirits, and culinary industries while celebrating the vibrant hispanic and latine communities shaping these sectors. The two-day hybrid event attracted over 250 attendees, both in- person and virtually, including trade professionals, press, and wine enthusiasts, fostering broad industry engagement and giving exposure to small businesses. In-person attendees had the opportunity to connect with over 30 exceptional wine and spirits vendors at the grand tasting celebration, showcasing diverse offerings from renowned regions such as paso robles, lodi, napa valley, sonoma, oregon, mexico, argentina, and italy.”