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07 May

Posted at 01:59h 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] Cuatro Dias Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/Cuatrodiaswines/" 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/cuatrodiaswines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]www.cuatrodiaswines.com Region: Paso Robles,CA Owner/Winemaker: Greg Allen About: Greg Allen's journey through the world of fine wines, as the visionary owner and mastermind winemaker behind Cuatro Dias Winery, is truly inspiring. His passion for winemaking, honed through prestigious programs and his pivotal role at the historical San Antonio Winery, sets the stage for a remarkable story. What's particularly remarkable about Greg's story is his dedication and perseverance. Balancing a demanding primary career as a Firefighter/Paramedic with his winemaking dreams is a testament to his commitment. The unique schedule he devised, with 2 intense 24-hour shifts followed by 4 days off, allowed him to birth Cuatro Dias, dedicating the maximum time he could to his craft. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Albariño What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? My first experience with Albariño. Having enjoyed the characteristics of Albariño, I was contracted by another winery to make the wine for them at a cost of reviving 50 percent of the product for payment. The actual fruit was cloned and named...

22 Oct

Posted at 04:18h 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] Darcie Kent Estate Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/darciekent" 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/darciekentwinery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text]7000 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA, 94550 www.darciekent.wine Region: Livermore Valley Owner: Darcie Kent Winemaker: Julian Halasz About: Established in 1996, Darcie Kent Vineyards is a family-owned & operated winery in the Livermore Valley located east of San Francisco Bay. Along with her husband David and her two daughters, Kailyn and Amanda (sixth generation), Darcie Kent is committed to combining Livermore Valley terroir with her artistry and passion to forge and sustain a world-class, family-owned estate winery. We grow, barrel, and bottle all of our own wines. As a fifth-generation artist and vintner, Darcie’s bloodline runs through both art and wine. At Darcie Kent Estate Winery, art and wine are inextricable and inseparable from the natural world. Originally, we made just one wine, and we were obsessed with making it well: a Merlot from our original vineyard. When we began to branch out, we didn't just go to Cab and Chardonnay: we made Grüner Veltliner, Petite Sirah, and then branched out even further to Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Primitivo, and Albariño. Now, we...

08 Mar

Posted at 21:51h in 2024 Wineries, 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_1709930727903{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Derby Wine Estates [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/DerbyWineEstates" 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/derbywines/" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]525 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles derbywineestates.com Region: Paso Robles Owners: Ray and Pam Derby Winemaker: Sean Geoghegan About: Derby Wine Estate is a boutique, family owned winery with three Estate vineyards across the central coast and a Tasting Room & production facility on the outskirts of downtown Paso Robles. We have a passion for good wine and good company, and strive to share both with everyone who walks through our door. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Cinsault What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? I honestly can't remember, I have always looked for lesser known grapes and heritage vines to expand my palate. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? The world of flavors and textures that open up when you think (and drink) outside the box.[/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="1369" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="1371" 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="1372" img_size="1200x1594" css="" 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="1370" img_size="1200x1594" css="" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

10 Oct

Posted at 02:37h in 2027 Wineries, 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 css_animation="none" width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1791599954980{padding-right: 2% !important;padding-left: 0% !important;}" offset="vc_col-xl-inherit vc_col-lg-inherit vc_col-md-8 vc_col-sm-inherit"][vc_column_text] Domaine Publica [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/domainepublica" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text]PO Box 58, Grover Beach, CA domainepublica.com Region: Santa Maria Valley Owners: Sarah Atwood & Ben Enos Winemakers: Sarah Atwood & Ben Enos About: Domaine Publica is dedicated to showcasing lesser-known Mediterranean varieties and their potential when grown in California’s top vineyards. Our wines are an homage to the public domain where artists, scientists, and innovators alike are able to build off the works (or wines!) that came before. Winemaking duo Ben and Sarah established Domaine Publica in 2024 and are so excited to share these fantastic wines with you. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? We love all of our grapes, but our favorite has to be our Falanghina. Grown in one of our favorite vineyards in California, the grapes make such a complex, ageable, and food-friendly wine. It can be quite finicky during the winemaking process and has shown it needs a little extra time in barrel, but the results are always worth it! What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Hard to remember the first time...

28 Feb

Posted at 23:25h in 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_1711320642741{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] Doctor's Orders Natural Wine Company [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook-f" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556116635491" 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/drsorderswine" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]801 E Main St, Santa Paula, CA 93060 https://drsorderswine.com/ Region: Santa Barbara County Owner: Dom O’Reilly and Anna O'Reilly Winemaker: Dom O’Reilly About: A family-owned-and-operated winery situated in the beautiful Upper Ojai Valley, dedicated to producing fresh and lively wines in a serious and terroir-driven style. These are both for everyday drinkers and the most discerning of palates. Sourcing organic grapes from the Ojai Valley and the Central Coast, we take pride in crafting unmanipulated, natural wines that are sophisticated, healthy, and clean. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Grenache and Trousseau What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? When I had a Grenache blend at Zuni restaurant in San Francisco. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Forgotten grapes are more food-friendly. They tend to complement spicy and funky dishes which is food that I particularly enjoy.[/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="3306" img_size="563x800" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="3308" img_size="full" 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_1732158322541{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column...

03 Dec

Posted at 19:19h in 2026 Wineries, 2027 Wineries, 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 css=""] Drava Wines [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/dravawines" 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/dravawines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1378 E Turner Rd, Ste D, Lodi CA 95240 www.dravawines.com Region: Lodi Owners: Steve and William Carson Winemaker: Steve Carson About: Drava Wines is owned and operated by brothers Steve and William Carson. A true garagiste winery crushing around 5 tons per year, focusing on unusual varietals. We make different wines every year so the tasting list changes frequently. Small lot, hand harvested, Lodi Rules Certified Sustainable wines. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Teroldego. It's one of the few wine grapes that consistently delivers good full-bodied wines. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Peloursin, planted by Richard Ripken. He took me barrel tasting at his former winery and there were several varietals he grew and made that I'd never tasted before, and I told him I'll buy one ton of each in the future. I have made all of them since. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Learning new flavor profiles, and the story of where the grapes came from.[/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="6009"...

08 Mar

Posted at 22:54h in 2024 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] Dubost [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/DubostWinery/" 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/dubostwinery/" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]9988 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 https://www.dubostwine.com Region: Adelaida District, Paso Robles Region Owners: Kate & Curt Dubost Winemaker: Zachary Raines About: Small lot, handcrafted, award-winning wines, produced in a strawbale winery nestled in the hills of Adelaida. What is your favorite undiscovered grape?  Touriga Nacional What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape?  Negrette. I had no experience with it at all. Our winemaker had an opportunity to purchase some and when it came time to bottle he was going to blend it. It is often used as a blending grape because of its dark color and low tannins. I tasted it and fell in love. We did a single Negrette for many years after that. Sadly, we do not grow it and are no longer producing it. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? My experience with Negrette pushed me to think/taste beyond what I was familiar with in grape varietals. It showed me that there was a world of aromas, textures and flavors out there to be explored....

03 Oct

Posted at 23:16h 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] Estate Crush [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/estatecrush" 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/estatecrush" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text]2 W Lockeford Street, Lodi, CA 95240 estatecrush.com Region: Lodi Owner: Bob & Ali Colarossi Winemaker: Bob Colarossi About: Estate Crush is a custom crush winery in downtown Lodi focused on high-end, small lot production and created to help new wineries get established with minimal upfront capital. Founders Bob & Ali Colarossi manage day-to-day operations and since starting in 2009 have always offered a full commercial production with only a one ton minimum. Bob leads the winemaking team and over the years has produced more than 1,000 different wines representing 51 varietals including lesser-known varietals such as Arneis, Corvina, Cinsaut, Godello, and Rondinella. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Bechthold Vineyard Cinsaut! Estate Crush has six dedicated rows in the Bechthold Vineyard, own root-planted in 1886. We love this grape because of the flavor profile and versatility. We have made it as a traditional red wine, a rosé, sparking rosé and a white wine. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Arneis because of the beautiful floral notes. We were surprised by the...

05 Mar

Posted at 03:33h in 2026 Wineries, Los Angeles 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=""] Familia Hicks [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook-f" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/familiahickswine/" 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/familiahickswines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]27021 Beautyberry Pl, Canyon Country CA 91397 familiahickswines.com Region: Paso Robles Owners: Tricia and Donald Hicks Winemaker: Jeff Strekas About: Familia Hicks is an award-winning micro-boutique winery, sourcing grapes from the finest vineyards in Paso Robles. Tastings and Events are held in Santa Clarita and the surrounding areas. Our limited production wines are a true representation of the terroir and the vine all mixed with a bit of love. We proudly produce 100% single varietal wines. What is your favorite forgotten grape? Malbec, we love the elegance of the single varietal and the many ways you can approach the development of the wine. We choose to follow a French style with the current vintage. What was your first experience with a forgotten grape? Albariño - We love the delicate flavor profile and the slight salinity to the wine. What do you love most about the forgotten grapes? They stray from the common glass of wine. We can get into the casual routine of grabbing for the same thing, but the undiscovered grapes bring a...

28 Feb

Posted at 23:08h in 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_1711320642741{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] Flowers & Cheese [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook-f" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564313968260" 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/flowers_cheese" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]9904 Canoga Ave, Chatsworth, CA flowersandcheese.com Region: Los Angeles County Owners: Antonio & Michelle Brunetti Winemaker: Antonio Brunetti About: We are  a Los Angeles winery making wine with grapes grown in Los Angeles county and other places in SoCal. Native fermentation Wine/Merry/Story-Making in a warehouse. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Moscato What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Tasting a Palomino made by another winemaker/making my pet-nat Moscato from Ramona Valley. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? The possibilities in California never end![/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="3300" img_size="full" 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_1732158322541{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1732158334851{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}"][vc_single_image image="3297" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="3298" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="3299" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][/vc_row]...