“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“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“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
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 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 MoreBrand Détente draws parallels from the Paso Robles wine scene with events and imagery from world history, East vs. West. We don’t care much about politics but enjoy the friendly rivalry between the two distinct sides of the Paso Robles wine region while creating great wine from both. - Trevor Iba
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“I specialize in Petite Sirah and blends using that grape. It’s just so versatile based on location, farming practice and winemaking style. I also use Syrah, Grenache, Tannat and Petit Verdot in my red blends, and sometimes as single varietal bottlings, depends on the vintage. I make a Viognier as well with grapes from the Caliza Vineyard.”
– Matt Villard
Read More“ I love that it’s still small in Dry Creek and a little below the radar for Cabernet unlike Alexander Valley. Russian River gets all the credit for Pinot. Dry Creek sits quietly in the middle growing more Cabernet than Zinfandel, even though everyone thinks of Zinfandel when they think of DCV.”
– David Scheidt
Read More“Cab Sauv is my fave as it's the wine that inspired me to start my own label.” — Dusty Nabor
Read MoreMy Favorite wine to make is Syrah. I love the heady aromatics, black and blue fruit flavors along with the tannic balance derived from the fruit. — Richard Krumwiede
Read MorePaso Robles is very special to us not only because the climate allows us to grow top quality grapes; but also because Paso is rich with honest and hardworking families. — Enrique Torres
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