2 Bottles of Sorel Liqueur

A member of the James Beard Foundation Legacy Network, Sorel is a modern twist on a timeless classic.

Born of the spice trade, versions of sorrel date back to the 1600s, when hibiscus flowers were first imported to the New World from West Africa.

Sorel liqueur is made with Moroccan hibiscus blended with Brazilian clove, Indonesian cassia and Nigerian ginger. This bright red liqueur from Brooklyn is a modern twist on an exotic classic. Keep the 2 bottles for yourself or give one as the perfect holiday gift.

Jackie Summers is a James Beard Finalist, seasoned public speaker, and serial entrepreneur. Summers is the founder of JackFromBrooklyn Inc. and the creator of the award-winning Sorel Liqueur.

His accolades include: Being named among the inaugural "Drink Innovators of the Year" by Food & Wine Magazine, being named among the inaugural "Wine Enthusiast Future 40", being ranked among the world's "100 Most Influential Bar Industry Figures" by Drinks International Magazine (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), being named to the The 50 Most Influential People In Brooklyn Food (Brooklyn Magazine, 2015), being named to the Imbibe 75 (2021), and being named the 2019 Award winner for "Best Food Essay" by the Association of Food Journalists. Jackie has written for everyone from the James Beard Foundation to Plate, Wine Enthusiast, VinePair, Epicurious, Delish, and Edible Brooklyn.

Camins 2 Dreams, Sta. Rita Hills, CA
Artful Expression of Love and Life

Destiny put winemakers and wives Tara Gomez and Mireia Taribó on the same pathway. Each brings an esteemed background in wine to the collaboration, with Camins 2 Dreams being the ultimate expression of their shared vision and earning the wine a cult following among sommeliers and discerning wine lovers.

Camins 2 Dreams' grapes are sourced exclusively from vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills, a unique appellation in Santa Barbara County. Their hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines are fermented with natural yeast and minimal intervention during the process, underscoring their belief that wine is made in the vineyard. The result is wine that truly conveys a sense of place.

Winemaker Mireia Taribó is originally from Catalonia, Spain, a region where winemaking is religion.

Tara Gomez is part of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash tribe, owners of the premium Kitá Wines, where she was once the winemaker. She was also one of the James Beard Foundation's Legacy Network founding advisors.

Their Story: We are a team of two winemakers, wife and wife, whose paths first crossed in 2006 through our work in the wine industry. Our friendship grew through wine and travels, which also sparked our love. Our journey of friendship, love, and wine now continues as together we found our dream winery, Camins 2 Dreams (Path to our Dreams). Camins 2 Dreams represents the routes and paths we follow to achieve our dreams. Our grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills, a unique appellation in Santa Barbara County. Our philosophy is to make hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines that are fermented with natural yeast and use minimal intervention in the winery. We love to make wine and we live to make wine, and we are so glad your path had led you to ours.

Nya Marshall, James Beard Foundation Legacy Network Alum
A one on one virtual mixology class!

Owner of IVY Kitchen + Cocktails and Alum of JBF's Legacy Network, Nya Marshall will host a live virtual mixology class featuring spirits of the holidays. During this 30-minute class, you'll re- create two signature cocktails with Nya featuring wine and spirits.

Her story: Nya Marshall is an entrepreneur, commercial real estate developer, environmental activist, and content producer on a mission to live sustainably and inspire others to do the same. Originally from Detroit, Nya earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her MBA from Wayne State University.

Nya opened IVY Kitchen + Cocktails, a chic eatery in Detroit's East English Village neighborhood, in 2020. IVY Kitchen + Cocktails supports the local economy with its sustainable, closed-loop business model in partnership with Detroit Dirt that eliminates all food waste that greatly reduces the business's carbon footprint.

Nya's commitment to sustainability goes beyond her restaurant, however. She holds a builder's license and founded DIOMO, a developmental company. She also co-founded Culture of Carbon which consults with corporations in the metro area and beyond on sustainable business models. Nya co-hosts the "Love, Sex, Business" podcast and the Culture of Carbon podcast. She sits on Detroit's Food Policy Board and is a member of the Michigan Restaurant Lodging Association (MRLA) and Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC) boards.

Dr. Christine Wachira, James Beard Foundation Legacy Network Alum

Wachira Wines is a black-owned, woman owned winery in Alameda County and the culmination of the extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris (Christine) Wachira, the first Kenyan-born, Californian winemaker, distributor, importer, and exporter. As a young immigrant working her way through college, earning her Doctorate, Chris fell in love with the science of winemaking and developed a deep appreciation for the sense of community built from sharing a bottle of wine with complete strangers. Her story is about fighting for equity and the ability to succeed through adversity.

Chris celebrates the ability to realize one's dreams and emphasizes the importance of family and one's roots. She has created an international wine that celebrates Kenyan culture, Kenyan values, and her dual Kenyan-American adventure. A wine that is truly Kenyan-American. Wachira, her family name, has been passed down for generations; in translation it means "one who deals with cases" such as an attorney or a judge. Hundreds of years later, she now deals with "cases" of wine. Chris chooses to believe wine-making was written in her stars.

Wachira Wines is committed to creating unforgettable experiences featuring our #winesafari moments shared with family and friends. When we put our family name on our wines, we ensure they deliver the highest quality vintages. We are more than a wine label, we are a lifestyle.