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Las Vegas’ own Felecia Hodges is taking winemaking to extraordinary new heights

Las Vegas native Felecia Hodges is proving that passion and persistence make a perfect blend. As the founder of Orange Boots Wines, a boutique California-based label founded in 2021, Hodges has quickly made her mark in the world of winemaking. 

A proud graduate of USC, Hodges began her career as an independent fine and public art consultant, specializing in public art installations in airports. But her leap into the wine industry reflects a lifelong commitment to exploring new horizons — a journey recently recognized when three Orange Boots varietals (Arneis, NegroAmaro, and Tannat) earned silver and bronze medals at the prestigious Orange County Wine Society Commercial Wine Competition. 

Drawing on her diverse background and artistic vision, Hodges infuses every bottle with authenticity, innovation, and heart. Her guiding philosophy? “It’s all personal.”