The Wine & Chisme Podcast is where meaningful conversations flow as freely as the wine. Host Jessica Yañez creates an intimate space for professionals, artists, and changemakers from communities of color to share their unfiltered stories of career, love, and transformation. Each week, guests "spill the wine" through authentic chisme (Spanish for gossip) on their own terms—challenging narratives about whose voices deserve to be heard. More than a podcast, it's a celebration of untold stories that builds bridges and creates lasting change. Grab a glass and join the conversation every Wednesday. #WineAndChismeWednesday
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The Wine & Chisme Podcast is where meaningful conversations flow as freely as the wine. Host Jessica Yañez creates an intimate space for professionals, artists, and changemakers from communities of color to share their unfiltered stories of career, love, and transformation. Each week, guests "spill the wine" through authentic chisme (Spanish for gossip) on their own terms—challenging narratives about whose voices deserve to be heard. More than a podcast, it's a celebration of untold stories that builds bridges and creates lasting change. Grab a glass and join the conversation every Wednesday. #WineAndChismeWednesday
Reclaiming Identity Through Wine with David Salazar of Reclamación Wines
The Wine & Chisme Podcast
1 hour 18 minutes
5 months ago
Reclaiming Identity Through Wine with David Salazar of Reclamación Wines
This week, Jessica sits down with David Salazar — the son of immigrant farmworkers and the winemaker, owner, and visionary behind Reclamación Wines. From his upbringing in agricultural roots to earning a degree in Viticulture and Enology from Fresno State, David’s journey has taken him across wine regions from Paso Robles to Napa Valley and as far as New Zealand.
In this episode, David opens up about why he launched Reclamación Wines — a bold, intentional brand that challenges the narrative that Latinos are only seen as labor in the wine industry. His mission is clear: to elevate Hispanic voices and showcase the leadership, innovation, and brilliance Latinos bring to winemaking.
Jessica and David dive into cultural reclamation, the storytelling behind the wine, and, of course, Jessica shares her first sips and real-time reactions to his beautiful wine.
In This Episode:
The story and meaning behind Reclamación Wines
David’s journey from immigrant roots to global wine regions
His mission to shift narratives in the wine industry
The role of culture, identity, and family in his work
Jessica’s tasting notes and reactions to the 2021 vintage
About David Salazar:
David is the son of immigrant farmworkers and a proud graduate of Fresno State’s Viticulture and Enology program. His experience spans top wine regions from California to New Zealand. David’s passion lies in reclaiming space and respect for Latinos in the wine world — not just as laborers, but as leaders, innovators, and great winemakers.
Connect with David Salazar:
📸 @reclamacionwines
🌐 reclamacionwines.com
Connect with Jessica & The Wine & Chisme Podcast:
💻 wineandchisme.com
📲 @thewineandchismepodcast
The Wine & Chisme Podcast
The Wine & Chisme Podcast is where meaningful conversations flow as freely as the wine. Host Jessica Yañez creates an intimate space for professionals, artists, and changemakers from communities of color to share their unfiltered stories of career, love, and transformation. Each week, guests "spill the wine" through authentic chisme (Spanish for gossip) on their own terms—challenging narratives about whose voices deserve to be heard. More than a podcast, it's a celebration of untold stories that builds bridges and creates lasting change. Grab a glass and join the conversation every Wednesday. #WineAndChismeWednesday
