Fortress Custom Crush, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446
vigocellars.com
Region: Paso Robles
Owner: Dan & Kim Rodrigues
Winemaker: Jeremy Leffert
About: Vigo Cellars is a family-owned, artisan winery dedicated predominately to Rhone-style wines. Vigo’s first release was a single vineyard Syrah from the Avila Valley in the San Luis Obispo Coast AVA, with the portfolio later expanding to include Picpoul Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and Grenache.
With a focus on the crafting of small lots, Vigo Cellars utilizes new world winemaking techniques as well as time honored, old-world methods to express each vineyard’s terroir, while highlighting the varietal’s characteristics.
Named “Vigo” as a tribute to the Rodrigues family heritage, the brand embodies the spirit of adventure. With a journey that began in the Galicia region of northwest Spain, and included travels to Argentina, the Hawaiian Islands, and San Francisco, California, the Rodrigues family settled in the San Joaquin Valley in the late-1930’s, farming vineyards and almonds. Three generations later, we are continuing this quest with Vigo Cellars – artisan crafted wines from select vineyards in the Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo Coastal and Santa Barbara County wine growing regions.
Seek adventure, follow your dreams and enjoy a fabulous glass of Vigo Cellars wine with family and friends!
What is your favorite undiscovered grape? We love our white wine portfolio (Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc), but equally so, we’ve had the opportunity to work with Grenache throughout AVA’s on the Central Coast, which is a dynamic line-up to experience in a vertical tasting to experience the different terroirs from Paso, Edna Valley, and Santa Barbara County.
What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Picpoul Blanc. I discovered it early in my wine marketing career at a winery where it was used in a white Rhone blend. I had the opportunity to taste it on its own and was excited by its flavor profile, which featured great acidity and liveliness on the palate. It’s a fun wine and perfect to have on-hand for entertaining – a real conversation starter!
What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Always great for both longtime wine enthusiasts and novices alike to explore an undiscovered grape variety – a lovely introduction to a new discovery!
