Chris Lobo Presentation at May 6 Event

Mission Indian Discusses Native Heritage and Inspiration For Wine Company

Special Events Chair Elizabeth Bamattre introduced our program last week, which featured Chris Lobo, a 9th-generation Mission Indian, whose family has been intimately involved in tribal affairs since the early 1900s. His presentation highlighted the history of the Mission Indians in southern California. In 2002, he founded his own wine company, Native Hands Wines. Chris discussed his Native American heritage as well as his years of experience with crafting wine selections. A reception followed the presentation at our museum where Chris served samples of his wines and sold specially discounted bottles, of which he generously donated the proceeds to our Society. A few bottles of cabernet remain for sale at our museum ($20 each). If you miss out, you can purchase his wines at BarVino, conveniently located at La Plaza in downtown Dana Point.