2026 SOLVANG Participants
“Nisi is about the continual pursuit of evolution and refinement. My labels incorporate a spiral/enso theme to align with this philosophy as well as a standing figure ("the dreamer") to convey movement towards a goal.” — Adam Edelman
“My commitment to limited production allows me to elevate quality over quantity, ensuring every bottle is a bold, authentic expression of my passion and craft.” — iaon Pohlit
“I make wines with the grapes I love and in a lower alcohol style that pairs great with foods. They are approachable yet complex and thought provoking.” — Chris Caruso
“Our goal is to understand our vineyard at a deep level and let its character come through authentically in the glass. We are truly lucky to be in a place where the wines show their best from the soils, the winds, the elevation, the natural acidity, the long growing season.” — Sarah Lyons
“We never tire of drinking our own wine, because the wines always express themselves in new ways, and spark ideas for how we might want to vary our approach in the next vintage.” — Jon Flores
“We harvest at optimal ripeness to preserve vibrancy and balance, aiming for moderate alcohol and bright acidity. Our approach emphasizes native yeast fermentation, gentle maceration, minimal sulfites, and no additives—letting the wine speak without interference.” — Jeff Wooledge
“We are making wine to show the expression of our favorite varieties from our property where we “control” the viticulture as well. We’re intending to stay small and like the idea of growing and making a product end-to-end.” — Jerry Ulrich
“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
“The absolute best thing about being my own small winery is that all the decisions are my own. I can take my nearly 20 years of honing a craft and execute it my way – with careful attention to detail, traditional winemaking techniques, and a more hands-off approach that lets the grapes and the vineyards do the talking.” — Kira Malone
“Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Syrah are my favorites because of the complexity they offer on the palate and the challenges they offer me as a wine maker to create something special.” — Boyd Shermis
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