I find myself wanting to make everything. And more and more obscure varietals are appealing to me lately. But, in all honestly the Bordeaux varietals are where it's at year after year. I love Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot. I love the complexities and differences they make when you blend them together. — Angela Soleno
“My wife, Pamela, and I married in 2008 and became a blended family, with 7 children, our 7 angels. Ironically our two families have known each other since our children were small. Pamela and I found each other because, we believe, that angels had their hand in it.”
For me, it’s important to make a wine that reflects the best qualities of the grape clone, terrior and climate, rather than trying to create a wine to fit a specific market or critic’s taste. — Etienne Terlinden
“Alta Colina means “high hill” in Spanish. Since we’re all estate we wanted the label to be about our hilltop property. The steep hillsides and altitude are major factors that set Alta Colina Vineyard apart.” – Bob Tillman
“Cambria is home to far more cows than grapevine. We love the idea that we’ve established a vineyard in an area of California that is most definitely not known for wine! Could Cambria be California’s next Grand Cru vineyard? Only time will tell…”
“Winemaking is the only career I've ever had. I went to school for it, I've been doing it for 15 years, and I can't imagine doing anything else. I quit my day job last year (making wine for a larger company) to focus on Ranchero Cellars. It's been a challenge, but worth everything I've given it. “
