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02 Apr

Posted at 19:19h in 2024 Wineries, 2026 Wineries, 2027 Wineries, Los Angeles 2026, Los Angeles 2027, San Jose 2026, San Jose 2027, Wineries

[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] Cairjn Wine Cellars [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/cairjnwines" 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/cairjnwines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]2323 Tuley Road, Unit 120 Paso Robles, CA 93446 cairjnwinecellars.com Region: Paso Robles Owner: Andy & Michele Neja Winemaker: Andy Neja About: Derived from the word, "cairn" which means "a heap of stones piled up as a memorial or as a landmark." Our founder, Andy Neja, chose this name as a tribute to his family's farming legacy and as a nod to the limestone-rich terrain of West Paso, where our vineyards are located. It requires hard work and dedication to make wine, and at Cairjn, we have a deep respect for the men and women who work tirelessly to bring each vintage to fruition. That's why we honor their efforts by staying true to our commitment to quality and sustainability. Now producing 800 cases annually, our portfolio of wines reflects our commitment to quality and sustainability. Our dream is to provide our customers with a truly unique wine experience. Join us on this journey as we build a landmark wine for Paso Robles. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Albariño What was your first experience with...

13 Oct

Posted at 22:51h in 2025 Wineries, 2026 Wineries, 2027 Wineries, Los Angeles 2026, San Jose 2026, San Jose 2027, Wineries

[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=""] Camins 2 Dreams [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/camins2dreams" 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/camins2dreams" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1520 E Chestnut Ct, Lompoc, CA. 93436 camins2dreams.com Region: Santa Barbara County Owners/Winemakers: Mireia Taribo & Tara Gomez About: Camins 2 Dreams was founded in 2017. Our grapes are sourced from vineyards in Santa Barbara County with a focus in Sta. Rita Hills and San Benito County. Our philosophy is to make hand-crafted, terroir-driven wines that are fermented with natural yeast and use minimal intervention in the winery, with only minimum amounts of SO2 at bottling. Our wines are also all unfined and unfiltered. We believe wine is made in the vineyard and we want to showcase the typicity of each site where the grapes come from. We source fruit from vineyards that share in the same values of respect for the land and their workers and works e with organic, biodynamic and regenerative farming vineyards. We are a team of two winemakers, Mireia Taribó and Tara Gomez, wife and wife, whose paths first crossed in 2006 through our work in the wine industry. Our friendship grew through wine and...

13 Oct

Posted at 22:37h in 2025 Wineries, 2026 Wineries, 2027 Wineries, Los Angeles 2027, San Jose 2026, San Jose 2027, Wineries

[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=""] Cary Q Wines [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/caryqwines" 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/caryqwines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1160 Hopper Ave, Santa Rosa, CA www.caryqwines.com Region: Santa Rosa Owner/Winemaker: Cary Quintana About: Cary Q Wines was founded in 2014 and stands as a proud, woman-owned and operated winery dedicated to the art of minimal intervention winemaking. With a passion for single vineyard varietals, I partner with organic and sustainably farmed vineyards to create wines that are environmentally clean and express the essence of their origins. My philosophy focuses on showcasing unique microclimates and site-specific grape varietals that often play supporting roles in traditional blends but deserve their moment to shine. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, with Cuban heritage, I pursued my passion for winemaking by moving to Northern California in 2013. As a self-taught winemaker and alumna of the UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Winemaking certification program, I released my first vintage in 2014—a co-fermented Grenache/Mourvedre crafted from organically farmed Sonoma Coast fruit. In the cellar, my low-intervention approach embraces natural acidity, wild fermentation, non-interventionist aging, limited manipulation, and being sensorily vigilant ensuring that each vintage...

08 Mar

Posted at 20:33h in 2024 Wineries, 2025 Wineries, Wineries

[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] Cavaletti Vineyard [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/cavalettivineyards" 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/cavalettivineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]165 Poindexter Avenue, Suite D, Ventura, CA www.cavalettivineyards.com Region: Ventura County Owner/Winemaker: Patrick Kelly About: We are a family owned winery producing wines of personality and place since 2016. What is your favorite undiscovered grape?  Alicante Bouschet What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Getting access to Tempranillo from Los Angeles County for the first time What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? They are just fun to work with. No pretense and no preconceived notions.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="786" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930735254{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="785" 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][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

20 Sep

Posted at 17:49h in 2027 Wineries, San Jose 2027, Wineries

[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] Clesi Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/clesiwines" 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/clesiwines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text]1873 Templeton Road, Paso Robles, CA www.ClesiWines.com Region: Paso Robles Owners: Chris and Adrienne Ferrara Winemaker: Chris Ferrara About: Tucked in between the rolling hills of the Templeton Gap AVA and surrounded by vegetable gardens and roaming chickens, Clesi is dedicated to the lesser-known varieties of Italy. Like the Sicilian trinacria stamped on the label, the inspiration behind Clesi is a symbolic trifecta. Equal parts legacy, curiosity, and culture, Chris brings his Sicilian-American farming roots, love of eccentric varietals, and reverence for Italian culture into his winemaking process. Because of this, Clesi wines are elegant, food-focused, and meant to be shared amongst family and friends. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Nero d'Avola: Anyone who has been to both Sicily and Paso Robles would agree that the similarities are evident. Nero d'Avola has been cultivated for more than 500 years in Sicily and perfected for a dry and warm climate with ancient volcanic soils and marine influence. While we don't aim to replicate the delicious wines of Sicily, we do want to create an...

15 Oct

Posted at 06:32h in 2026 Wineries, Los Angeles 2026, San Jose 2026, Wineries

[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=""] Clif Family Winery & Farm [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/cliffamilywinery" 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/cliffamily" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]709 Main Street, St. Helena, California, 94574 cliffamily.com Region: Napa Valley Owners: Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford Winemaker: Laura Barrett About: Founded by Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford, the co-creators of Clif Bar, Clif Family Winery & Farm has been crafting wine in Napa Valley for 20 years. As a B Corp-certified wine and food company, we focus on sustainable practices and farm over 10 varietals at our organically farmed estate vineyards, including Undiscovered Grapes like Malbec and Viognier. We are passionate about sharing delicious wines and the stories behind them. In the cellar, my low-intervention approach embraces natural acidity, wild fermentation, non-interventionist aging, limited manipulation, and being sensorily vigilant ensuring that each vintage captures pure, vibrant varietal expressions. Inspired by each vintage and varietal, my aging vessels include concrete, stainless steel, and at times neutral French oak puncheons. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Viognier is our winemaker’s favorite because it’s expressive and fun to work with. It produces wines bursting with bright fruit and floral aromas—think ripe peach,...

19 Oct

Posted at 20:29h in 2026 Wineries, San Jose 2026, Wineries

[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=""] Copia Vineyards and Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/copiavineyards" 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/copiavineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]5076 Mustard Creek Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446 https://copiavineyards.com/ Region: Paso Robles Owner: Anita and Varinder Sahi Winemaker: Varinder Sahi About: The word Copia is a Latin root word that means abundance or plenty. It’s an apt name for a winery that is created by two people who have always chased the glass half full. The story of Copia Vineyards begins with the passion of Anita and Varinder Sahi, their shared love of wine and the beauty of its source. The Sahis each had different paths to this world. He has an engineering and business background, and she is a restaurant and marketing veteran. He globetrotted for work, and his love for wine grew. She worked side-by-side with some of the finest restaurateurs and Michelin-starred chefs, cultivating her zeal for fine food and wine. Their shared interests, entrepreneurship, and life’s ever-winding path sparked a trip to Paso Robles Wine Country in 2015. Essentially, they never left. In 2017, the Sahis’ search to find a special site to produce world-class Rhône and...

27 Feb

Posted at 05:56h in 2026 Wineries, 2027 Wineries, Los Angeles 2026, Los Angeles 2027, San Jose 2027, Wineries

[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=""] Crocker & Starr Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/crockerandstarr" 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/crockerstarr" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]700 Dowdell Lane, Saint Helena, CA 94574 crockerstarr.com Region: Napa Valley Owner: Pam Starr Winemaker: Julie Robertson About: Founded in 1997, Crocker & Starr Winery has grown from a visionary partnership into a thriving, values-driven team with more than 30 years of history in crafting exceptional wines and memorable experiences. What began with founders Pam Starr and Charlie Crocker evolved into a modern estate rooted in authenticity, sustainability, innovation, and genuine connection. In our first decade, Pam and Charlie established the foundation for our legacy—creating world-class wines that earned the respect of top sommeliers and passionate wine lovers. The second decade expanded that vision: our team deepened our commitment to organic farming, elevated our hospitality experience, and broadened our estate wine portfolio. We closed this era with a major milestone: moving into our Napa Green–certified winery on the estate, further aligning our practices with our environmental values. Now at the end of our third decade, we continue to raise the bar. With the arrival of winemaker Julie Robertson and the leadership...

07 Feb

Posted at 18:52h in 2025 Wineries, 2026 Wineries, San Jose 2026, Wineries

[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=""] CrossHatch Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/crosshatchwines" 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/crosshatchwines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1090 Edison St #104, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 www.crosshatchwinery.com Region: Santa Barbara County Owner: Michelle Vautier Winemaker: Ryan Carr & Michelle Vautier About: At CrossHatch Winery, we celebrate the artistry of co-fermentation, crafting small-batch wines that blend tradition, creativity, and global influences. Inspired by the intricate technique of cross-hatching, we layer flavors and textures to create wines that are both complex and approachable. For us, winemaking is about more than just the wine - it’s about sustainability, storytelling, and the connections we create along the way. CrossHatch is a place where wine, stories, and cultures ferment together - one barrel at a time. What is your favorite forgotten grape? Malbec What was your first experience with a forgotten grape? Growing up in Argentina, wine was a part of everyday life- woven into every meal, every gathering, every celebration. Anyone who has been there knows that Malbec is anything but forgotten; it’s the heartbeat of our wine culture. But when I started traveling beyond Argentina, I was surprised to find that Malbec wasn’t the...

16 Sep

Posted at 22:50h in 2026 Wineries, San Jose 2026

[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_1758064751099{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=""] Comunità [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/comunitawines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]132 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, CA 95448 www.comunitawines.com Region: Sonoma County Owner: David Drummond Winemaker: Sam Bilbro About: Comunità began as a love of wine and sharing with friends. There is nothing more human than to open our arms and to come together to foster community. It seemed only logical to embrace more of this feeling through the medium of wine. We farm Northeastern Italian varieties holistically and intervene minimally in the cellar so that we can authentically express the Italian roots of our wines and the California soil on which they are grown. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? My current favorite is Pinot Grigio, which we’re making into an old-school Italian-style Ramato. Ramato Pinot Grigios have the color of a darker rosé, the astringency of a red wine, and the refreshing qualities of a white wine. This variety is definitely not undiscovered, but made this way, it showcases the lesser-known side of a known quantity. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Finding Schioppettino was like finding the opposite other...