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Future 40 Tastemaker Tara Gomez

"Tara Gomez is constantly working toward a more inclusive wine industry. She’s an advisor for the James Beard Foundation Legacy Network Program, a member of the Hue Society and on the board of directors for The Vinguard."

7 Women-Owned Wineries—And The Bottles To Try

"Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó came to winemaking from different continents—Gomez from California, where she became one of the first Native American winemakers, and Taribó from Catalonia, where she trained in traditional European methods. When they founded Camins 2 Dreams in 2017, their focus was clear: wines made naturally, with no shortcuts.”

Two California Winemakers Host an Unforgettable Dinner Melding Culture and Flavor

"The wines they make are energetic and mouthwatering, full of intense flavor, and they come entirely from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, where vineyards are marked by that constant wind and coastal influence."

Camins2Dreams: Season 1 Episode 101

"Defying barriers, these award-winning women are breaking molds as they pursue their dreams.”

Chumash Winemaker Tara Gomez

“Gomez’s approach is rooted in art, science, and her deep passion for the full sweep of the winemaking process. ‘During every harvest, I still get butterflies,’ she says. ‘I know that this is what I really want to do because it doesn’t even feel like work anymore. It’s something I’m really passionate about and immerse myself in.’”

This couple is making ‘Pride wine’ in the Santa Ynez Valley to uplift the LGBTQ+ community

"Together, they run a Lompoc winery whose name invokes a Catalunyan word for “paths” the two have traveled to get here.”

Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó Are Blending Diversity and Culture Into Natural Winemaking in Santa Rita Hills

"Sourcing grapes that are unusual for the region — Syrah and Grüner Vetliner, along with Gamay, Carignan and Albariño this year — the couple decided to go against the grain to create unique wines they love, which are available in their tasting room in Lompoc, Calif.”

Native American Terroir: Tribes Reclaim Land with Vines and Wineries

“‘When we talk about regenerative farming, it dates back to our indigenous ancestors’ beginnings, which have defined sustainable agriculture and land stewardship,’ notes Tara Gomez, credited with being the first Native American winemaker.”

A rare, delicious white grape is the specialty at this exciting California winery

"The couple’s winery, Camins 2 Dreams, has steadily gained attention since launching in 2017, especially in natural-wine circles.”

A Tale of Two Women, One Winery, and Some of California's Most Coveted Bottles

"Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez are breaking glass ceilings, dismissing stereotypes, and mentoring the next generation of winemakers through Camins 2 Dreams.”