Juan Puentes

Juan, born in Woodland, CA in 1979, dreamed of becoming a Charro as a child. After graduating from Winters High School in 1997, he joined the army and later pursued Business Management at Heald College. Despite transportation hardships, Juan worked as a pizza delivery man to pay for his education.

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In 1999, his mom gave him a phone number for a job at Pacific Bell Hispanic Center, where he successfully secured a position among 10 selected candidates out of 500. His life transformed as he traded his pizza delivery job for a professional role at the call center.

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With determination instilled by his mom Emilia, Juan thrived at Pacific Bell. In the same year, he met Miriam Ramirez, who shared her dream of owning a wine business. Together, they established Honrama Cellars in 2008, crafting a remarkable Cabernet.

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Life is a journey filled with countless opportunities. Juan's story is a testament to embracing those opportunities and succeeding. Cheers from our family to yours. Viva Honrama Cellars!