“We chose a vineyard in Templeton in the Paso AVA because we love the pioneering spirit of the wine industry in this area. For logistical reasons, we like the fact that it's almost exactly half way between LA and San Francisco. Also, Templeton is a quiet, unassuming little place. Nobody would suspect that world changing forces are at work here. By the time they realize, it will be too late. Enough about that, though.”
– Ray Schofield
Read MoreFarming is hard, and grapes are sticky. — Victor Abascal
Read MoreRefreshingly free from pretense and spectacle, we offer award-winning, handcrafted, single-vineyard wines of uncommon balance and elegance.. — Michael Lancaster
Read MoreMy family has been involved in aviation since World War I, and I believe that the particular microclimates have a huge impact on the finished wine. So Weatherborne: “to have carried the weather.” - Cris Carter
Read MoreWe are able to be hands on with all our wines and take the time to be in our vineyards that we source from which is important. — Shelly Zanoli
Read MoreOur winery name, Say When, is a moment. A statement that fills the space between the beginning and the end. Each of our bottles have a unique identity, just like the wines inside them.
— Rachel DeAscentiis
Read MoreOur name Aldina Vineyards pays homage to the family patriarch and matriarch, Alberto and Dina López. Our label represents their life motto, to “always use the best quality materials to create the best quality product.” — Francisco Lopez
Read MoreThe Frostwatch name was inspired when Brett was sitting on his four wheeler at 2:00 am, watching the temperatures drop and trying to decide when to turn on the frost protection. It was a beautiful moonlit evening, still and calm, but very cold. Brett thought to himself “what am I doing out here?” (It had been a very long frost season that year). He further concluded “I’m on frostwatch.”
— Diane Kleinicke, Owner
Read MoreSmall producers have undeniable focus, laced with exciting stories of small scale production.
— Ethan Etnyre
Read More“Our story begins on the corner of 13th Street and Third Avenue in New York City where my wife Julie and I first met. Our tag line “New York Roots. California Vines.” Lets people know where we’re from, and where the wine is from.”
– Gregg Rothburg
Read More"Our focus is bringing winemaking back to Los Angeles and making wine from local Los Angeles area vineyards. Proving that we can make awesome, unique wines here in southern California.”
– Jasper Dickons
Read MoreI love the colder climate wines and also doing non-traditional wines in an area that’s already established. Pushing the boundaries and seeing how people react to that.
— Cecelia Enriquez
Read MoreOceans Churning and my label is inspired by an ancient epic: together, the gods and demons churned the cosmic ocean for the elixir of immortality. First arose poisons; then emerged the Goddess Uma with the nectar of wisdom.
— Raj Iyer
Read MoreI make wines to pair with food and want to produce a range of textures and profiles and Mendocino County makes that easy. — Ed Donovan
Read More“I am constantly looking for a new varietal or new style to taste. I can tell you that the first time I was hooked on the wine experience was in the 1990s on my first trip to Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara wine country! I love the diversity of the wine industry, the way it makes people feel, and how it is constantly evolving and changing. My favorite varietal is Cabernet Sauvignon from California. I like a Napa Cab as much as I like a Paso Robles Cab, although they are completely different in taste, it is fun to compare!”
– Diane Bergeon
Read MoreThe Russian River Valley is the perfect place to grow fantastic Pinot Noir. I do miss the morning sun, but the grapes LOVE the morning fog and very cool nights.
— Perri Haughwout
Read More“Jean & Larry Rowe were both in the computer industry. Jean is a serious photographer and Larry spent many years working on digital media and entertainment applications. So, it was natural to think about color spectrums and related terminology. Jean created the tag line “Wine is neither black nor white. It’s always shades of grey” that perfectly captures the notion that winemaking requires constant attention to detail and continuous adaptation to the grapes produced each year.”
Read More“We work with Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Grenache Blanc and Viognier. We have plans to also work with Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay and perhaps Pinot Noir in the future. Our winemaker is especially passionate about Syrah for its dark fruit flavor, peppery finish and gorgeous full body.”
– Anita Kothari
Read More“I specialize in Petite Sirah and blends using that grape. It’s just so versatile based on location, farming practice and winemaking style. I also use Syrah, Grenache, Tannat and Petit Verdot in my red blends, and sometimes as single varietal bottlings, depends on the vintage. I make a Viognier as well with grapes from the Caliza Vineyard.”
– Matt Villard
Read MoreWe love hand selling our wines and listening to consumers talk to us about our wines. We never want to be so big that we cannot speak with our customers and meet their customer service needs.
— Michael Budd
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