Episode #14 – Mexican-American Culture, Wine & Community with Frankie Ramirez & Noah Zuniga

In Episode #14 of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra, Paul Frankel is joined by Francisco “Frankie” Ramirez and Noah Zuniga for a meaningful conversation centered on Mexican-American culture, wine, and community — and how the wine industry can better connect with California’s fast-growing Mexican population.Frankie Ramirez shares insight from his experience in the wine world and his leadership role as President of the Hispanic Business Association (HBA), an organization dedicated to supporting Hispanic-owned businesses through education, networking, and advocacy. For those interested in participating or joining the HBA, visit:https://www.hispanicbusinessassociation.org/Together, Paul, Frankie, and Noah explore cultural identity, hospitality, and storytelling — from first-generation experiences to how wine, food, and tradition intersect in Mexican-American communities. The conversation is candid, thoughtful, and grounded in real-world experience.The episode also includes a winery and vineyard update as the holiday season approaches, a discussion on beer vs. wine in Mexican cuisine, and a guest-led segment where Frankie and Noah turn the tables and ask Paul anything they want.To close out the show, Paul nerds out on large-format wine bottles and leads a tasting featuring two Syrahs and a Late Harvest Zinfandel.🍷 Wines Featured2022 Syrah2023 Syrah2023 Late Harvest Zinfandel#VinoFrankel #Sculpterra #PasoRoblesWine #MexicanAmericanCulture #WinePodcast#WineAndCulture #HispanicBusiness #CentralCoastWine #Winemaking #WineCommunityProduced by EZF Media, LLCOfficial production partner of Vino Frankel: A Taste of Sculpterra