Wine & Chisme

Wine & Chisme

The Wine & Chisme 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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April 22, 2026 83 mins
Wines We're Drinking: Jessica: Concho Orange Wine (Georgia the country) — light, stone fruit, hints of tart apricot Analia: Argentine mate — a traditional herbal tea drunk throughout the day in Argentina What does it actually take to make a bold move? Whether you're thinking about leaving the country, pivoting your career, or just trying to figure out what the heck comes next, Dr. Analia Gomez-Vidal is the person you want in your ...
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WINES WE'RE DRINKING Aleksandrouli by Koncho & Co Red Dry Wine | 85% Aleksandrouli, 15% Mudjuretuli In this episode, Jessica sits down with Karen Zaragoza, a San Diego-born event marketing strategist, community builder, and creative entrepreneur who has built not one, but three interconnected platforms rooted in a single belief: community is the catalyst for everything. Karen shares the story behind Social Creatives, the commu...
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Wines We're Drinking Jessica: Cramosi Vineyards Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills, Oregon (Latina-owned) Perla: Juggernaut Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (New Zealand) Perla Lozano didn't grow up as a sports kid. She didn't start soccer until high school, she couldn't afford club leagues, and no one in her family was pushing her onto a field. But a coach noticed something in her that she hadn't noticed in herself y...
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April 1, 2026 73 mins
Wines We're Drinking 2021 Ortega Family Wines Carneros Pinot Blanc, Napa Valley. 100% Pinot Blanc sourced from the Carneros appellation. Tasting notes: stone fruit, lemongrass, and a bright tart lime finish. A food-friendly white with great acidity that shines on a hot day, especially alongside spicy food or cheese. Available at OrtegaWines.com. Listener discount available through April 30th. Mention Wine and Chisme when you orde...
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What We're Drinking: Jessica: Rúakh Wines out of Paso Robles, specifically the "Somos Cafe de Olla" red blend (56% Syrah, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petite Verdot). Owned by Sam Esquivel, a San Diego native whose interview episode drops the first Wednesday of May. Jessica Yañez and her partner in crime Erika Sanchez are back with a full glass of wine and a whole month's worth of chisme to spill. From heartbreaking headlines hitti...
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What Jessica Is Sipping Casa Martinez Wines Bonitas 2023 Chenin Blanc. Light, crisp, a little grassy, with apple in the back. Jessica's words: "That's really good." High praise, coming from her. Casa Martinez is out of the Napa area, founded by Daniel Martinez, whose Pinot Noir called Camila donates proceeds to care for his daughter. Episode Description Ven siéntate, porque this one is going to stay with you. This week, Jessic...
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What Jessica's Drinking 🍾 Casa Martinez Wine, Bonitas 2023 Chenin Blanc. A Latiné-owned family brand out of the Napa-Sonoma area, where Daniel Martinez not only runs his own label but stewards vines for other brands. A perfect sip for a conversation this rich. What happens when the woman who has helped others build empires finally lets her own walls come down? In this deeply honest episode of Wine & Chisme, Jessica sits down ...
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What does a chancla have to do with wine? Everything, it turns out. In this episode, Jessica sits down with Raquel Gomez, co-owner of La Chancla Wines - a Latina-founded, Texas-based wine brand rooted in culture, community, and a whole lot of corazón. Just three years ago, Raquel had never tasted straight wine. Today, she's got bottles in AT&T Stadium suites, a partnership with Ready Vineyards, and a growing line of blends desig...
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Wines we're sipping on: Jessica is sipping on a Cramoisi Vineyards Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon), and Erika's is sipping on Butter- a buttery Chardonnay to survive the East Coast snowstorm. We're back with our February Chisme episode- and we had a LOT to unpack! This month, Jessica is joined by her ride-or-die Erika Sánchez of Brave Communications for an unfiltered conversation covering everything from I...
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What we're Sipping Jessica ia aipping a 2022 Parra Wine Co. Chardonnay from Zenith Vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley, while Marisa sips nettle tea with electrolyte salt. Episode Summary In this episode of Wine & Chisme, Jessica sits down with Marisa Gonzales, a proud Mexican-American graphic designer, brand strategist, and the founder of Marisa Gonzalez Studios, for a deeply personal and empowering conversation. Based ...
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Wine Selection French Vinchot (mulled wine) - the last of a homemade batch from the holidays Episode Description Political scientist and paralegal Desiree Collado joins Jessica Yanez for an urgent conversation about Latino identity, political power, and community protection. With over 30 years of experience and work with the United Nations, Desiree breaks down the current political landscape and provides practical guidance for...
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Welcome back to the second half of Season 6 of Wine & Chisme. Before diving into this special festival episode, host Jessica Yañez addresses the current state of our nation and the importance of community solidarity during these challenging times. In this episode, Jessica takes you to the O'wineside Baja Wine Festival, the second annual celebration of Mexican wine and Baja California's culinary spirit held in Oceanside, California...
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Hola mi gente! Welcome to our year-end chisme episode where Jessica and Erica break down EVERYTHING that happened in 2025—the good, the messy, and the absolutely wild. IN THIS EPISODE: Why this felt like the longest AND shortest year ever The Trump administration's impact on our communities Kendrick vs. Drake: The Super Bowl moment that changed everything Prince Royce & Romeo Santos' disappointing ICE interview respon...
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Join Jessica Yañez for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation with Raven Rodriguez, the viral TikTok creator behind the beloved music reaction videos with her Gen Z and millennial daughters. With over 280,000 followers, Raven has built a community by showing her daughters '70s and '80s music videos—and their reactions are pure comedy gold. In this episode, Raven shares the origin story of how blocking her daughter on TikTok led to...
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What Cynthia's Drinking: Freixenet Zero Brut (non-alcoholic sparkling wine) What Jessica's Drinking: 2023 Chenin Blanc from Encanto Vineyards (Lake County) This week on Wine & Chisme, we sit down with Cynthia Prato- Army veteran, author, and certified life coach, for one of our most powerful conversations yet. Cynthia opens up about enlisting in the National Guard on a dare, becoming a military interrogator, and being one of the...
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🍷 Wine of the Episode 2022 Parra Wines Chardonnay About This Episode In this powerful conversation, Jessica sits down with Alondra Alvarado, President & CEO of the San Diego Hunger Coalition, to explore the deeply personal and systemic realities of food insecurity—both locally and across the nation. Together, Jessica and Alondra discuss the current state of hunger in San Diego and nationwide, the dignity-centered approach ne...
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Wine of the Episode: 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon by Delgadillo Cellars Join Jessica Yañez and Erika Sanchez for a late November/early December Chisme session where they dive deep into cultural conversations, community boundaries, and current events over wine. From Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance to debates about representation and AI technology, this episode covers the complex gray areas we navigate in modern life. [00:00 - 07:00]...
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What We Are Sipping On: 2022 Chardonnay, Parra Wine Co. Episode Description In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Wine & Chisme Podcast, Jessica sits down with Vanessa Vigil, Chief Marketing Officer at nglMitú, a leading digital media brand dedicated to elevating Latiné voices and culture. Vanessa shares her personal journey into media, the evolution of nglMitú, and the responsibility and joy that come with telling auth...
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🍇 Wines Featured Jessica: 2001 Día de los Muertos Cabernet Sauvignon by Honrama Cellars Lupe: Loves chilled Pinot Noir and Cunois but was traveling during this recording Episode Summary In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Jessica sits down with Lupe Rodríguez, Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice. Together, they unpack what reproductive justice truly means for the Latiné co...
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Wine I'm Drinking: 2021 Día de Muertos Cabernet by Honrama Cellers
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