“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 MoreFarming is hard, and grapes are sticky. — Victor Abascal
Read MoreWithout question making wine is an absolute labor of love, and once the bug bites it’s hard to stop. — Brian Doody
Read MoreMy favorite grape varietal to work with is Cabernet Sauvignon because it requires patience from the vineyard to the bottle. It's the last to come in from the vineyard and the last to leave. — Martin Bernal-Hafner
Read MorePeople who have larger brands tell me all the time – keep it small, keep it fun. I can be more nimble with marketing and embracing vintage variability. — Alice Sutro
Read MoreWe can skip a vintage, get in another grape, sell a barrel, buy a barrel of wine and easily make changes. When we stop having fun we will stop making wine. — William Gallagher
Read MoreWe are farmers first and foremost, but having something tangible that can be shared with others and to be able to say “this is us and this is what we do” is a really cool feeling. — Tyler Kohfeld
Read MoreWe may be going to hell in a bucket, but at least we’re enjoying the ride. — Brie Cadman
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 MoreAs a winemaker, I never stop evolving. 'Passaggio', Italian for 'pass through', reflects my winemaking journey - new adventures with each vintage, exploring traditional and off-the-beaten-path varieties. I'm fortunate to be able to source hard to find grape varietals along with traditional ones. — Cynthia Cosco
Read MoreRefreshingly free from pretense and spectacle, we offer award-winning, handcrafted, single-vineyard wines of uncommon balance and elegance.. — Michael Lancaster
Read MoreI can’t say that it was ONE wine that enticed me to start my own label. It was more so the sense of curiosity I have about different vineyard sites and particularly the heritage that often times accompanies them. — Kate Bundschu
Read MoreI love the exploratory nature of the Paso Robles wine scene. You can work with vineyards all over the central coast and make a wide range of wines. - Drew Nenow
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 MoreMy family has been involved in aviation since World War I, and I believe that the particular microclimates have a huge impact on the finished wine. So Weatherborne: “to have carried the weather.” - Cris Carter
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 MoreOur winery name, Say When, is a moment. A statement that fills the space between the beginning and the end. Each of our bottles have a unique identity, just like the wines inside them.
— Rachel DeAscentiis
Read MoreOur name Aldina Vineyards pays homage to the family patriarch and matriarch, Alberto and Dina López. Our label represents their life motto, to “always use the best quality materials to create the best quality product.” — Francisco Lopez
Read MoreThe Frostwatch name was inspired when Brett was sitting on his four wheeler at 2:00 am, watching the temperatures drop and trying to decide when to turn on the frost protection. It was a beautiful moonlit evening, still and calm, but very cold. Brett thought to himself “what am I doing out here?” (It had been a very long frost season that year). He further concluded “I’m on frostwatch.”
— Diane Kleinicke, Owner
Read MoreSmall producers have undeniable focus, laced with exciting stories of small scale production.
— Ethan Etnyre
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