Press for Gonzales Wine Company
“Hispanic Winemakers Of Oregon Express Passion For The Land, Legacy And Cuisine”
Forbes
September 29, 2023
“I was going up against an industry full of tradition and dominated by white males. So, I made a promise to myself that I would forge out my own path and in the process celebrate my heritage and who I am,” Gonzales stated.”
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Vinepair
November 30, 2023
“In true garagiste fashion, Gonzalez started her label in a friend’s garage in 2010 using fruit from Yakima, Wash. After several life changes, in 2018, the now single mom knew it was time to buckle down and turn her fledging project into a bonafide business.”
Divine Knowledge: Vineyard stewards benefit from learning why
Divine Knowledge
September 11, 2023
“Torres McKay mentioned the concept of Asociación Hispana de la Industria del Vino en Oregon y Comunidad - Hispanic Association of the Wine Industry in Oregon and Community, now commonly referred to as AHIVOY.”
Raise a Glass to Oregon's Latino Wineries
Travel Oregon
August 2, 2023
“A journey through South America first sparked a love for wine in Cristina Gonzales. It took her a half-decade of working in the Oregon wine industry, beginning as a harvest intern, before she launched Gonzales Wine Company in 2010. Now with 15+ years under her belt, Gonzales, the granddaughter of Mexican-American migrant workers, produces her label in Portland.
Leading the way, her way
E & R Wineshop
August 22, 2022
“While backpacking through South America in 2001, Cristina fell into the heart of Argentina. Good food and good wine (malbec it was) set Cristina on path to become one of not many women of color winemakers in Oregon. She comes from a family where working with the energy of the land in your hands is just the way it is”
Why Women in Wine Are Hustling to Stay Afloat
Wine Enthusiast
August 25, 2022
“Gonzales has been a dedicated member of the board of AHIVOY, the Oregon Wine Board and previously was part of the Woman-Owned Wineries advisory board. Even as she works to contribute to the industry’s evolving consciousness toward equity, she struggles to find industry-specific business grants for women, or women of color.”
Magic 8 Ball says ‘outlook good’ for Gonzales Wine Co.
The Oregonian
March 28, 2022
“Gonzales Wine Co. is about to become only the second winery in the United States to release a white version of malbec. Her barrel-fermented malbec’s pale color results from not allowing the dark-hued grape skins to remain in contact with the juice long enough to impart significant amounts of color.”
Hot Brands 2021: Forging Her Own Path When None Existed
Wine Business
March 1, 2021
“Her path toward owning and operating her own wine brand and consulting company started as she backpacked through South America in college. A Mexican-American who did not grow up speaking Spanish, Gonzales was determined to learn it—and what better way for a wanderluster to gain fluency than by immersing herself in the culture?”
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Lexi’s Wine List
March 1, 2021
“This is not your average Malbec. With only 11% alcohol, it’s balanced and elegant, with the perfect amount of fruit and earth. Its high acidity makes it the perfect food-pairing wine - try a glass with grilled seafood, hard cheeses, or BBQ”
Elevating those that are overlooked
Cellar 503
May 22, 2021
“Cristina Gonzales doesn’t make white wine. That is, she didn’t – until she came across these Viognier grapes in 2019. Grown in Mendocino County at the Rivino Vineyard, this wine was made in Portland, Oregon.”
Latinx Leadership: Hispanic winery owners making waves in oregon
Oregon Wine Press
April 11, 2021
“For LatinX women in the wine industry, the road to winery ownership often proves even steeper. “One of the biggest obstacles I’ve faced has been access to capital and being taken seriously as a Latina winemaker and small business owner,” said winemaker Cristina Gonzales of Gonzales Wine Company”
7 Women Winemakers to Know About
Medium
March 31, 2021
“Cristina currently resides in Portland Oregon, producing wines with minimal intervention, no added yeasts and small amounts of sulfur, from grapes grown in Southern Oregon and Washington.”
Expanding The Narrative Of Hispanic Culture In Wine, Coast To Coast
Forbes
November 17, 2020
“Cristina Gonzales from Gonzales Wine Company noted the ability of the group to inspire and empower the Latino and Hispanic community. “If they can see what we’re doing as small business owners and entrepreneurs, that we’re out here doing it, it inspires and empowers people to forge their own path,”
Celebrating Hispanic Roots Highlights Willamette Valley Winemakers
Portland Monthly
September 16, 2020
“Mexican-American winemaker Cristina Gonzales currently has two wines on offer: a Malbec and a red blend, both made in Portland using California grapes. Her red blend, The Revolutionary, is named after the Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, a figure who inspires her because of his mission to return land back to indigenous people.”
6 Oregon wine events to celebrate September
The Oregonian
August 19, 2020
“Many of us are also eager to shake off summer’s self-isolation cobwebs to see what the state’s wine regions have to offer. Whether you prefer exploring from your sofa or in the great outdoors, this month’s wine calendar has something for everyone.”
Thankful for equal pay, but must do more
Portland Tribune
November 28, 2019
“From a migrant's daughter to wine entrepreneur, I know how important opportunities to support small business owners are. While small businesses like mine are working to do our part to have good policies for our employees and fight economic inequality, the problem is larger than us.”
Women, Wine, Adventures cover story
Sip on Life
October 17, 2019
“Meet Cristina Gonzales of Gonzales Wine Company and learn about her journey into wine making.”
Oral History Interview with Cristina Gonzales
Linfield Archives
July 19, 2019
“She then goes on to talk about the various places she’s traveled to, how she ended up in Oregon to originally follow the path of Pinot Noir, and then fell in love with it because of the people and community.”
Season 2, Ep. 6: Cristina Gonzales and Sean Allen
PRP FM
April 14, 2019
“In 2004, Cristina Gonzales tasted a silky, lush Malbec that forever changed the course of her life. She was volunteering in South America, and during a trip through Mendoza, Cristina encountered her first distinct food and wine experience: an Argentine steak paired with Malbec. The steak was prepared before her eyes, and the wine was unforgettable. This magical dynamic between food, wine, and friends provided the seeds of inspiration for Gonzales Wine Company.”