Angelica and Guillermo are children of Mexican immigrants with a long and proud history of working the land. Every Herencia bottle is the culmination of their family’s journey and a proud tribute to their labor. We thank you, our beloved customer, for your preference and for becoming part of our evolving story.
Angelica was born in Napa and was raised on a vineyard in nearby St. Helena by her father Jose Luis, a migrant worker from Jalisco, Mexico, and her mother Diane who was from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Growing up, Angelica developed a deep appreciation for the demanding work associated with the vineyards and was proud to see Jose Luis steadily become a successful vineyard manager. Angelica attended St. Helena High School and then graduated from Heald Business school with a degree in Business Administration. Angelica’s love of farming, together with her outgoing personality and business knowledge, have been instrumental in the couple’s decision to take risks and follow their dreams.
Guillermo was born in Los Angeles, California, and when he was five years old his mother Antonia, originally from Zacatecas, Mexico, decided to travel north to work in the fields of Napa Valley. From an early age, Guillermo witnessed first-hand the essence of hard work. He vividly recalls being around the vineyards and watching Antonia work the vines. Growing up, he was eager to lend a hand and by the time he was in high school he was assisting his mother put food on the table. When Guillermo turned 25, he was already responsible for the maintenance of hundreds of acres and fell in love with the expansive ranches and landscapes of the wine country region he grew up in. Guillermo went to college in Arizona and then moved back to Napa where he worked for several vineyard management companies and honed his viticulture skills on the estates of the region’s greatest grape producers. In addition to working full time, Guillermo continued taking classes at the Napa Viticulture Program and at UC Davis.
Angelica was born in Napa and was raised on a vineyard in nearby St. Helena by her father Jose Luis, a migrant worker from Jalisco, Mexico, and her mother Diane who was from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Growing up, Angelica developed a deep appreciation for the demanding work associated with the vineyards and was proud to see Jose Luis steadily become a successful vineyard manager. Angelica attended St. Helena High School and then graduated from Heald Business school with a degree in Business Administration. Angelica’s love of farming, together with her outgoing personality and business knowledge, have been instrumental in the couple’s decision to take risks and follow their dreams.
Guillermo was born in Los Angeles, California, and when he was five years old his mother Antonia, originally from Zacatecas, Mexico, decided to travel north to work in the fields of Napa Valley. From an early age, Guillermo witnessed first-hand the essence of hard work. He vividly recalls being around the vineyards and watching Antonia work the vines. Growing up, he was eager to lend a hand and by the time he was in high school he was assisting his mother put food on the table. When Guillermo turned 25, he was already responsible for the maintenance of hundreds of acres and fell in love with the expansive ranches and landscapes of the wine country region he grew up in. Guillermo went to college in Arizona and then moved back to Napa where he worked for several vineyard management companies and honed his viticulture skills on the estates of the region’s greatest grape producers. In addition to working full time, Guillermo continued taking classes at the Napa Viticulture Program and at UC Davis.
In 2007, Angelica and Guillermo founded Heritage Vineyard Management, a viticultural company that has expanded over the years and currently maintains over 800 acres of premier vineyards throughout Northern California. In 2012, with access to some of Napa’s best grapes and the support of their own team, Angelica and Guillermo founded Herencia Del Valle, a family-owned company to make and sell their own wines.
Today, Angelica and Guillermo secure the best quality grapes from the vineyards they manage and rely on the expertise of their friend and local winemaker Charles Keller to produce around 200 cases of luxury wine each year. The team’s combined skills have been well received. Over the years, Herencia Del Valle has produced a series of award-winning wines that have garnered critical acclaim from the likes of Wine Enthusiast, The Tasting Panel, and from wine aficionados worldwide.
Herencia Del Valle wines are available directly to consumers in limited amounts throughout selected months of the year. Herencia means heritage, and every bottle produced is a tribute to Angelica and Guillermos’ families and to the hard work and dedication of Napa Valley’s Hispanic-American farmers.
In 2007, Angelica and Guillermo founded Heritage Vineyard Management, a viticultural company that has expanded over the years and currently maintains over 800 acres of premier vineyards throughout Northern California. In 2012, with access to some of Napa’s best grapes and the support of their own team, Angelica and Guillermo founded Herencia Del Valle, a family-owned company to make and sell their own wines.
Today, Angelica and Guillermo secure the best quality grapes from the vineyards they manage and rely on the expertise of their friend and local winemaker Charles Keller to produce around 200 cases of luxury wine each year. The team’s combined skills have been well received. Over the years, Herencia Del Valle has produced a series of award-winning wines that have garnered critical acclaim from the likes of Wine Enthusiast, The Tasting Panel, and from wine aficionados worldwide.
Herencia Del Valle wines are available directly to consumers in limited amounts throughout selected months of the year. Herencia means heritage, and every bottle produced is a tribute to Angelica and Guillermos’ families and to the hard work and dedication of Napa Valley’s Hispanic-American farmers.
“Life is about choices”, a phrase we’ve probably heard many times. In Charles’ case, getting into the wine business didn’t happen until he entered his 40’s and only after him and his soon to become wife, Cynthia, decided to leave New Jersey in search for adventure. Like Lewis and Clark, they packed up their few possessions and embarked on a journey that eventually took them to Napa Valley, where they decided to settle and where Charles earned a degree in Viticulture and Enology. After graduating, Charles worked for several accomplished winemakers while Cynthia made her way into the sales and marketing aspects of the wine business. Charles and Guillermo met while …….. Charles is recognized for… Charles is also the Managing Partner of Charthia Cellars.
“Life is about choices”, a phrase we’ve probably heard many times. In Charles’ case, getting into the wine business didn’t happen until he entered his 40’s and only after him and his soon to become wife, Cynthia, decided to leave New Jersey in search for adventure. Like Lewis and Clark, they packed up their few possessions and embarked on a journey that eventually took them to Napa Valley, where they decided to settle and where Charles earned a degree in Viticulture and Enology. After graduating, Charles worked for several accomplished winemakers while Cynthia made her way into the sales and marketing aspects of the wine business. Charles and Guillermo met while …….. Charles is recognized for… Charles is also the Managing Partner of Charthia Cellars.
The Herencia Del Valle logo is a dedication to Mexico’s Ballet Folkloric. Angelica and Guillermo are passionate about Mexico’s culture and committed to keeping the country’s beautiful traditions alive among the new generations of Hispanics living in the U.S. and throughout the world.
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