Senior gymnast Santiago Lopez spent four years building an impressive career at Penn State, but this summer he'll be helping his family build a vineyard in his hometown of Ensenada, Mexico.

Lopez and fellow senior Tommy Ramos are both graduating in a few weeks, and each will return to his Spanish-speaking homeland, as Ramos returns to Guynabo, Puerto Rico to pursue architecture. And while both Lopez and Ramos want to continue in gymnastics, each also would like to begin family-oriented careers.

Lopez has been a wine enthusiast since he was of legal age, which is 18 in Mexico. He recalls enjoying a glass of red wine every night with his father.

Soon, Lopez might be able to taste his own family brand with dinner, as his family begins to turn its ranch into a vineyard. Within three years, Lopez hopes to have the first bottle of his family's blend -- although they haven't agreed on a name or grape combination yet.

"This summer is just going to be a lot of hard work," Lopez said. "A lot of planting and putting down the vines."

This summer will be hard work for Ramos as well, as he hopes to join the Puerto Rican squad at the Olympics in Beijing. Ramos is still awaiting the selections of the national team, but if he is asked to compete, he definitely will represent his country.

Lopez and Ramos might even see one another in the Olympics this at some point, as both plan on competing in the 2012 Olympic games in London, after which Lopez plans to retire from the sport.

In the meanwhile, Lopez will begin to familiarize himself with the nuances of the wine-making business as soon as he returns home. Lopez plans to take some courses to help him be more knowledgeable about the actual process of winemaking.

Some of Lopez's classes at Penn State might have already helped in his process towards becoming a true vinicator.

"I am studying engineering science and materials, so I guess this requires some chemical engineering," Lopez said.

Ramos, too, will plan on putting his Penn State degree to good use.

A career in gymnastics is definitely in the foreground of his future, but he will also be following in the footsteps of a parent professionally, as he pursues a degree in architecture.

"My mom is an architect," Ramos said. "I have always tried to rely on her and I want to see myself working with her on a business level."

And while the two gymnasts will part ways, not communicating is an impossibility after the strong bond the two forged while at Penn State. The two shared more than only a native tongue.

"We have been pretty much best friends since we got here," Ramos said.

"I have been competing with and against him for a couple years. Definitely, I would like to stay in touch with him for quite a while."

Not only will the two miss each other, but the former All-Americans will be missed by the team. Penn State coach Randy Jepson took note of the two's camaraderie.

"They were just fun guys," Jepson said. "You could tell that they had a lot."