“To me, the central coast is the best place in the US for winemaking. The climate is mostly mediterranean, which lends to growing many varietals. The warm days help the grapes ripen, and the cool nights ensure the growing season is long. It’s special because everyone there loves the region, is invested in the wine community, and is so friendly.” — Kristin Fione
Read More“Wilson is the family name, so it was easy to settle on “Wilson Family Vineyard” and we are proud to put our name on these wines. ” — Kevin Wilson
Read More“You work all year tending your current wines, studying them as they evolve, learning to understand them. You prepare for the next vintage by getting everything in order for the task. And then harvest comes and the effort is all there! You only get one shot per year to get it right. And when you do, if the conditions allow and your team has had their heart in it… the wines can be sublime.” — Taylor Harris
Read More“The brand is about the gratification we receive in those moments of relaxation after a day of hard work. The slouch hat is our symbol for hard work, but also play/relaxation.” — Matt Fowler
Read More“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
Read More“We can choose the varietals, vineyards, winemaking techniques, packaging, etc. Creative control of the entire process makes it exciting to get up and get to work.” — Michael Farmer
Read More“Small lot wine makers are the backbone of the industry, we innovate, we disrupt, and we make some of the best wine in the world.” — Donald Hicks
Read More“I decided I wanted to start my own winery in order to explore Pinot noir further – see what different regions, vineyards and clones could do.” — Jennie Murphy
Read More“Fuil means blood, but also your land, kin, temperament, passions - all the things that make a person who they are. That hit deep for me. I want Fuil to be a wine that is a centerpiece for the night, always complex, intriguing, and elegant.” — Matthew Espiro Jaeger
Read More“Being an immigrant in the US has its challenges, but bringing international influence into California winemaking creates something special. The ultimate goal of SWC is to create wines that are in perfect balance; mouthfeel, acidity, and flavor.” — Michael Stiekema
Read More“A great wine is the sum of a thousand different decisions and actions, and it helps when the winemaker themselves are doing the work.” — Adolfo Hernandez
Read MorePaso is a land that dreams are made of. Rolling hills creating a multitude of microclimates coupled with soils that are rarely found in any other growing region make for very unique terroir to grow wine grapes in. We, as winemakers, are merely shepherds to guide the fruit from the soil and into your glass. — Andy Neja
Read MoreThe word Kaleidos also means “beautiful form”. All of this embodies the wine brand Kaleidos. To me the wine is a beautiful product which I create by hand with love. — Steve Martell
Read MoreMy favorite varietal is Malbec – I love the rich flavors, fine grained tannins and deep color of the wine. Malbec can have the approachability of a Merlot with the complexity and intensity of a Cabernet. — Kent Iverson
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 MoreSmall producers have undeniable focus, laced with exciting stories of small scale production.
— Ethan Etnyre
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 MoreMy favorite is Pinot Noir, because each vineyard I source from is very different and that expresses itself in each wine. — Rick Davis
Read More“Cab Sauv is my fave as it's the wine that inspired me to start my own label.” — Dusty Nabor
Read More“A large part of what I love about Marin is the obvious maritime influence. I’m competing with cows, not condos, for my patch of ground.” — Stewart Johnson
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