Author: Allison Levine

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1711320642741{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] Post & Vine Wines [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/PostAndVineWine" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/postandvinewines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]PO Box 5142, Napa CA 94581 postandvine.com Region: North Coast Owner: Rebekah Wineburg Winemaker: Rebekah Wineburg About: Post & Vine is a North Coast-based winemaking project focused on sustainably-produced wines from historic vineyard sites. Founded by Rebekah Wineburg in 2012, Post & Vine works exclusively with sustainably-farmed old vines and implements a meticulous, low-intervention mentality in the cellar to produce small amounts of artisanal, site-specific wines that deeply reflect the unique places from which they come. All of our wines are produced from hand-harvested fruit, indigenous yeasts, and are bottled unfined and unfiltered. The resulting wines are joyful, honest, and deeply speak to their place of origin. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Carignane is my favorite "undiscovered" grape and is the focus of my work at Post & Vine. I have always been captivated by the depth and character that old vines bring to our wines. Old vines possess deep root systems that access nutrients and minerals from far below the surface. They are in perfect balance with their...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1710629698622{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] PRIE Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/PrieWinery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/PrieWinery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]15628 N Alpine Rd, Lodi, CA priewinery.com Region: Lodi and Red Hills AVAs Owner: J. Gash Winemaker: J. Gash About: Prie is an organic, regenerative vineyard and winery specializing in old world style, low alcohol wines that reflect balanced farming practices and thoughtful winemaking. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Prieto Picudo continues to teach me the most about soft approaches to winemaking. Working with this Spanish variety has refined how I think about gentle extraction and letting the grape guide the process rather than imposing too much on it. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Early on, I explored Vermentino, Nebbiolo, and Mencía. Each one opened my eyes to different possibilities. Those experiences shaped my appreciation for varieties that don't follow the mainstream playbook and how they can express something unique in our climate. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? The challenge of discovering how to finesse the nuances of the final wine. Vintners and growers are constantly learning, adjusting farming, timing, cellar work, to bring out...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1710629698622{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Presqu'ile Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/presquilewine/" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/presquilewine" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]3591 Presquile Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455 www.presquilewine.com Region: Santa Barbara County Owner: The Murphy Family Winemaker: Dieter Cronje About: Presqu’ile (‘press-keel’) is a family-owned winery in the Santa Maria Valley dedicated to crafting exceptional, cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from Santa Barbara County. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Aligoté What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Trying a beautifully fresh Aligoté while visiting Burgundy, France. I was surprised to learn about the grape, in general, and even more shocked to find such a unique white wine coming out of the area. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? The opportunity to stumble upon something unique and fun while wine buying in the wild.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930735254{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1448" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1709935356040{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1450" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935363058{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1449" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="1452" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935356040{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1451" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1711320642741{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] Rideau Vineyard [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/rideauvineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/rideauvineyard" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1562 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463 rideauvineyard.com Region: Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County Owner: Martin Gauthier Winemaker: Adrienne Rule About: Planted exclusively to Rhône varietals, our vineyard was originally planted to five blocks in 1997 and expanded to a sixth block in 2017. Each clone is planted and farmed in the location and soil that best suits it. Its deep, well-drained soil, combined with the coastal weather influences of the nearby Pacific Ocean, leads to the delicately balanced flavor profile of distinct minerality, baking spices, and earthiness that we covet in our estate wines. With a new vineyard planted in 2023, we have expanded our estate program and added additional varieties. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Carignane What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? The first time I discovered Viognier, I was unimpressed. But the first time I was able to WORK with Viognier and produce it, I discovered that it was a beautiful, expressive variety that can age for years. After that, I started...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1711320642741{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] Ridge Vineyards [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/ridgevineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/ridgevineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]17100 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014 ridgewine.com Region: Santa Cruz Mountains & Dry Creek Valley Owners: RIDGE Winemaker: John Olney, Shauna Rosenblum About: In 1962, Ridge Vineyards made its first Monte Bello, and two years later, its first Zinfandel. Since that time, Ridge has championed single-vineyard winemaking, searching California for those rare and exceptional vineyards where climate, soil, and variety are ideally matched. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Valdigue, also known as Napa Gamay. It's a fun, lighter style and is a nice complement to our wine program. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? My first experience was tasting our RIDGE Valdiguié from Frediani Vineyard, and it was pretty special. It’s a bit “out of the norm” for RIDGE since we rarely focus on lighter-style reds, and it’s also unique in that it comes from Napa Valley. The wine’s bright, refreshing style is best served slightly chilled and pairs beautifully with a wide range of foods. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? What I love most about...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930727903{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Robert Hall Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="www.facebook.com/RobertHallWinery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/roberthallwinery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]3443 Mill Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 www.roberthallwinery.com Region: Paso Robles AVA Geneseo District Owner: Jeff O'Neill Winemaker: Don Brady and Amanda Gorter About: Robert Hall wines are a tribute to hard work and pride in craft. Our award-winning wines represent the pillar of the vibrant and premier Paso Robles winemaking region, and express the spirit of the valley. Our estate-grown varieties have big, bold characteristics and our wines are crafted with rich, complex flavors. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Vermentino What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? I was visiting Italy when I first tasted Vermentino. Really lovely memories with a memorable wine. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? The romance of the past.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="1531" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930735254{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1532" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935356040{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1533" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935363058{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1534" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930727903{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] San Rucci Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/SanRucciWinery/" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/san_rucci_winery/" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]6201 Schirra Ct, Suite 7, Bakersfield, CA 93313 sanrucci.com Region: California's Central Valley Owners: The Merz Family Winemaker: Bill and Tony Merz About: San Rucci is an urban winery based in California's Central Valley. The name San Rucci is the combination of our two family names - the San Filippo's and the Becherucci's. Because we do not own any vineyards, we can work with grape growers throughout the state to craft a variety of wines, including some Italian varieties that are not often found throughout the New World. Salute! What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Montepulciano, because it is delicious! What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? I was at an industry event. The event had a tasting of wines made from lesser-known grape varieties. The variety that surprised me the most at the time was Graciano. Since then, it has been very fun tasting other lesser-known varieties that are being grown throughout California and the US. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? I think the thing I like the...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930727903{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Sans Liege Wines [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/SansLiegeWines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/sansliege" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]2995 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 www.sansliege.com Region: Paso Robles Owner/Winemaker: Curt Schalchlin About: Sans Liege (sahn leej) or “without allegiance” aptly describes owner/winemaker Curt Schalchlin’s tenacity to pursue winemaking on the central coast unhindered by the trappings of any particular style. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Grenache What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? My inspiration wine was 1998 Clos du Pape. The first wine I made was 2003 Alta Mesa Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Grenache. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? I appreciate the opportunity to share lesser known varietals with people and see and hear their reactions when they taste something for the first time.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="1374" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1710492631908{padding: 10px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1377" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935356040{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1376" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935363058{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1375" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930727903{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Shadow Run Vineyards & Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/shadowrunwinery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/shadowrunvineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]2720 La Panza Rd., Paso Robles, CA www.shadowrunvineyards.com Region: Creston District, Paso Robles Owner: Les and Susan Evans Winemaker: Aaron Hunt About: Shadow Run is a 150-acre ranch and vineyard offering varietals of Malbec, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc and Viognier. Much of the ranch is home to wildlife and remains in its natural state, conserving the rugged beauty of this part of California's Central Coast. Drive into the countryside, escape the crowds and enjoy wines from our vineyard, planted and farmed by our family. Our winemaker is always at hand to talk about the vines or his favorite wines. Our award-winning wines are hand harvested and produced from estate grown grapes. Our white wines are delicate, fruit forward and our red wines are rich, intriguing. The Shadow Run tasting room overlooks the Huer Huero River valley and is surrounded by vineyards and pristine oak-covered hillsides. Enjoy our wines under the oaks or in the tasting room. Discover this beautiful rural setting located only 20 minutes from downtown Paso...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index="" side_padding="0" css=".vc_custom_1738955766232{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1711320642741{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] Shale Oak [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/ShaleOakWInery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/ShaleOakWInery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]3235 Oakdale Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 shaleoakwinery.com Region: Paso Robles Owner: Al Good Winemaker: Curtis Hascall About: Shale Oak was built by a highly esteemed team dedicated to sustainability, eco-friendly principles, and environmental preservation. ​ From LEED Gold-certified architecture to award-winning wines, Shale Oak is truly a unique place among Paso Robles wineries. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Petit Verdot What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Curtis was given the Petit Verdot to make as a blending variety, but it came out so well that they decided to make it a star. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Tasting something in its purest form that is so unique and unheralded is amazing.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="2828" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930735254{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="2830" img_size="600x667" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="2829" img_size="400x882" css="" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1738955742725{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1738955750135{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px...