“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 MoreSmall lot winemakers have the opportunity to craft unique wines that speak to people in an authentic way that big brands try to mimic with marketing, but can’t. Passion and enthusiasm come through loud and clear when small winemakers talk and customers feel it. — Patrick Kelley
Read MoreTo paraphrase Forest Gump, pinot noir is the box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get. I like working with the same vineyard over several years to learn what changes and what stays the same. — Phillip Kaplan
Read MoreBeing a small-lot winery allows for the kind of winemaking control that preserves the flavor and allows complexity. —Ross Rankin
Read More“Grenache is my favorite. It loves to give. It is big fruited, bright when it’s not overripe, has guts but can be complex, and likes our sunny climate. “ — Dennis Sharpe
Read MoreIt's all about the great people we have here, our amazing history of being the birthplace of California winemaking, and have you visited Sonoma before? Spend a little time you will understand also. -- Bart Hansen
Read MoreWhere else can you go ANYWHERE in the world where you can walk in and find the owner or winemaker at the winery? Paso has some of the best wine in the world and some of the most talented wine folks in the world and they are still out in the fields, working in the tasting room and out and about around town accessible to everyone. — John Shaw
Read More“We love Paso because we have strong roots in the community and have been here for a long time. We have seen Paso and our county as a whole blossom right before our eyes into a world class wine growing region and a popular destination spot without all the hullabaloo. The people for the most part are humble and hard working, yet relaxed and easy going and we feel that is reflected in our wines.”
– Kate DuBost
Read More“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.”
– Greg Martin
Read MoreFor 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
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