“I have worked with many different grapes, but Grenache is the variety that spoke to me when I was in the early days of my wine journey. It’s a variety that I feel is great at showcasing climate and soil, as well as bending to the style of a winemaker with even the slightest of influences.” — Gibson Wagner

“Outside of limestone rich soils, cool nights, and ample daytime warmth for ripening, the people of the Paso Robles region are what make it special. It’s a very collaborative and supportive community of winemakers and vintners.” — Jenny Freck

“Being a boutique winery allows us to harvest each grape varietal by hand and ensure the quality of each wine. We have to be nimble, decisive and are able to focus on every batch. We love working all aspects of the business.” — Fio DeRodeff

“As a small winery, we have the freedom to be hands-on with every detail. We can experiment with rare varietals and unique blends. Because our wine club is intentionally intimate, we are able to engage with members on a more personal level. Creekcut is the result of our life-long dream to create and craft exceptional wines.” — Jason Lamoreaux

“Being small means we get to focus on quality over quantity. Every decision—from the vineyard to the bottle—is intentional and hands-on. We know each vine, each barrel, and each bottle personally, and that level of care shows in the wine.” — Troy LaMar

“We believe Grenache best represents Paso Robles terroir. The variety thrives in our climate and our calcareous, youthful soils bring an energy to the variety that rivals the greatest Grenache wine regions in the world.” — Alex Kemp

“I knew wine was a living thing, but I truly didn’t appreciate how unpredictable the wine-making process is, from vine to bottle. There are so many ups and downs along the way from vine to glass, sometimes making you constantly second-guess yourself. With a couple of vintages under my belt now, I know that they are going to be great wines if I just have patience with the process.” — Ken Wallis

“The best thing about being a small winery is that we can relate to the general public and they can relate to us. We’re just normal people trying to make a badass product that everyone can enjoy. We have the ability to be flexible each year, change winemaking styles depending on the weather, growing conditions, and what the fruit is saying. This isn’t cookie cutter recipe winemaking, it’s intentional, thought provoking, and innovating.” — Taylor Mathiesen

“The culture of Paso winemaking is adventurous, experimental and, above all, incredibly collegial and supportive. Paso is also drop dead gorgeous and it is a joy to live there.” — David Carpenter

“You must be extremely patient. As fast as things are moving, in the big picture of things, winemaking is a very slow process.” — Manoli Boutzoukas