We are honored to feature Cary Quintana and Cary Q Wines to the Ruby!

We will be sampling several of Cary's wines and learning about her journey in the industry!

About Cary Q Wines

Cary Q Wines is a woman and Hispanic-owned winery that was founded in 2014 by Cary Quintana (winemaker/owner) with the intention of highlighting the diversity of site-specific grape varietals and the unique micro-climates of Northern California.

Throughout the last 10 years my focus has been to support family owned, farmed vineyards that are dedicated to organic and/or sustainable farming with an environmentally conscious ethos.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, of Cuban decent, I followed my passion for the fermented grape and in 2013 moved to Berkeley, California. Self-taught, motivated with intention, and an alumna of UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Certificate Program, I released my first vintage in 2014 produced from organically farmed Sonoma fruit.

In the cellar I lead with low-intervention philosophies, that include being sensorily vigilant, encouraging ambient fermentations, and minimal to no additives, all with the intention of highlighting a distinction in micro-climates and capturing pure and vibrant varietal expressions. My aging vessels vary by vintage and varietal inspiration which include concrete, stainless steel, and neutral French oak puncheons.

From Cary:

"As a Hispanic woman, and a member of the LGBTQ community I recognize the historical challenges faced by Latin X, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and minority winemakers. I am passionate about supporting (and providing) platforms that embrace cultural diversity, promote equal opportunities, and dismantles systemic barriers, for all women in our industry."

*This event is for Ruby members and their invited guests