The American Dream, realized.

Mi Sueño Winery

When Rolando and Lorena Herrera founded Mi Sueño Winery in 1997, it marked the realization of a lifelong dream built on hard work, perseverance, and faith. Rolando’s journey began decades earlier, after emigrating from Mexico to Napa Valley in 1975. From his first jobs washing dishes and serving tables to his introduction to Warren Winiarski at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, each step brought him closer to discovering his passion for winemaking. With no formal education in the field, Rolando taught himself the craft—buying grapes, experimenting with technique, and developing a style defined by integrity and heart.

Early in his winemaking career, Rolando discovered Amorim Cork America, whose natural corks aligned with his values of quality and authenticity. When it came time to bottle his first wine, he already knew which cork supplier he could trust. More than four decades later, Amorim remains Mi Sueño’s longest-standing partner—a relationship defined by shared respect for family, craftsmanship, and tradition.

At Amorim, we’re proud to work alongside visionaries like Rolando and Lorena, whose passion and dedication remind us that every successful idea starts with a dream.

Tradition.

Paradigm Winery

Founded in 1991 by Ren and Marilyn Harris, Paradigm Winery stands as a reflection of Napa Valley’s rich heritage and the couple’s lifelong devotion to its land. With family roots reaching back to California’s earliest settlers and Italian immigrants who helped shape the region’s wine culture, the Harrises have spent decades cultivating both vines and values in Oakville. From their early years growing and selling grapes on Dwyer Lane to the founding of their own label, Paradigm has remained a steadfast example of sustainable farming and family-driven winemaking, defined by integrity, craftsmanship, and care for the land.

Today, alongside winemaker Mark Fasi, Ren and Marilyn continue to champion the traditions that define their craft—from mindful stewardship of the land to thoughtful attention in every stage of production. That same respect for heritage and quality connects Paradigm to Amorim Cork America, whose natural corks reflect their shared belief that true sustainability is built over generations.

Family, focused on quality.

Tolenas Winery

In California’s Suisun Valley AVA, Lisa and Cliff Howard, owners and winemakers of Tolenas Winery, carry forward a family tradition of farming and craftsmanship. Guided by Lisa’s parents, wine country pioneers Linda and Steve Tenbrink, the Howards have built a winery grounded in sustainability, integrity, and community. What began as a serendipitous opportunity to return home blossomed into a thriving, second-generation estate devoted to the land and the people who tend it.

Lisa’s meticulous, hands-on approach and Cliff’s enthusiasm for connection shape the Tolenas philosophy—one rooted in respect for nature, balance, and family. At Amorim Cork America, we’re proud to support producers like Tolenas Winery, whose commitment to quality and stewardship mirrors our own. Together, we help ensure that every bottle tells the story of where it came from—and the care that sealed it.