2025 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] Absolution Cellars [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/absolutioncellars" 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/absolutioncellars" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]845 Embarcadero, Suite H, Morro Bay, CA 93442 absolutioncellars.com Region: Paso Robles Owner/ Winemaker: Dirk Neumann About: We specialize in limited-production, handcrafted, single-vineyard wines from select vineyards all throughout the beautiful Central Coast. With over 20 different varieties and wines made each year, you’ll find something to please every palate. Each wine that we make is the best version of itself – a unique portrait of place and time, an honest expression of where and when the grapes were grown. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Cabernet Franc - it's the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Carmenere, yet it is often used almost exclusively as a blending component. I believe it deserves a starring role, which is why I make 100% Cabernet Franc, and a Cab Franc-dominant blend!! What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Trebbiano - like sunshine in a bottle, it's the perfect wine for all the fresh seafood we have access to right off our docks. While it is virtually unheard of as a domestic grape here in...

[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=""] Acquiesce Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/AcquiesceWinery" 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/acquiescewinery/" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]22353 N Tretheway Rd, Acampo, CA 95220 whitewinewinery.com Region: Mokelumne River AVA, Lodi Owner: Susan Tipton Winemaker: Christina Lopez About: Acquiesce Winery offers estate-grown, award-winning premium white and rosé wines lovingly created in small batches. Try our unique wines: Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Bourboulenc, and white blends Belle Blanc and Ingénue plus a Grenache Rosé. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Picpoul Blanc is probably our favorite grape to work with; always brings a great acidity, green apple character and perfect for California's climate. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Bourboulenc! We were the first to plant Bourboulenc in the U.S. and knew it was a blending grape, but was surprised at it's great acidity, salinity, notes of cantaloupe and kumquat. This grape loves to be paired with fresh sweet corn and is a staff favorite! What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Love the uniqueness of these grapes that you can't find in the store![/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="2133" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image...

[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_1741971804408{padding-right: 10px !important;}"][vc_column_text] AmByth Estate [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/ambythestate" 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/ambythestate" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]510 Sequoia Lane Templeton, CA 93465 ambythestate.com Region: Paso Robles, CA Owner: Phillip Hart Winemaker: Gelert Hart About: We are a small family owned and operated vineyard, winery and farm in Paso Robles, CA. We believe in making authentic, terroir driven wines. Embracing biodynamic principles since 2003, our 42-acre estate, including 20 acres of vineyards, benefits from a unique microclimate and promotes a balanced ecosystem. In winemaking, minimal intervention is key. Native yeasts, Terra Cotta clay Amphoras, and zero additives define our process. Hand harvesting, foot stomping, and adherence to Demeter and CCOF certifications showcase our dedication to transparency and purity. AmByth Estate produces wines that tell a story—a story of sustainable farming, a love for the land, and a belief in the harmonious relationship between nature and craftsmanship. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Counoise What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? In 2010, the love affair with single-variety Counoise started with our dry-farmed estate fruit. In earlier years, we blended with Grenache or in our Estate GSM, which we still do and love, but there is...

[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=""] Anaya Vineyards [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/anayavineyards" 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/anayawines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]21 E. Elm Street, Lodi CA 95240 anayavineyards.com Region: Lodi Owner: Gerardo Espinosa Winemaker: Gerardo Espinosa About: Anaya Vineyards, established in 1944 by Victor Anaya in Clements Hills, California, thrives under the guidance of his grandson, Gerardo Espinosa. Known for crafting low-intervention wines, Gerardo blends tradition with modern enology to create estate-grown wines. The first commercial release, "Vinedos Aurora," was launched in 2007 after years of dedication. Anaya's wines, from robust Cabernet Sauvignon to delicate skin contact Pinot Gris, exemplify elegance with minimalistic, architecturally inspired labeling. Gerardo's commitment to quality ensures every bottle offers a premium experience. Salud! What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Nebbiolo What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Nebbiolo. I was not sure how it would grow in Lodi, but I am growing it in Clements Hills. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? They are beautiful wines, fruit-forward with high acids.[/vc_column_text][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="2550" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="2553" 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"][vc_column width="1/4" css=".vc_custom_1735696745739{margin: 0px !important;padding:...

[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=""] Andis Wines & Painted Fields [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/AndisWines" 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/andiswines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]11000 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, CA 95669 andiswines.com Region: Sierra Foothills Owner: Janis Akuna, Andy Friedlander, Lorenzo Muslia & Jenae Plasse Winemaker: Mark Fowler, Lorenzo Muslia + Philippe Melka (as a consultant) About: Andy and Janis, their two names, combine to create ANDIS. As husband and wife and avid wine enthusiasts, they founded Andis in 2009 to produce world-class wines that express the pure uniqueness of the Sierra Foothills’ soils while maintaining sustainability and environmental commitments. The solar-powered winery includes a spacious tasting room and an outdoor patio area with panoramic views. The Estate Vineyard, a testament to their commitment to quality, was planted in the 1970s at an elevation of 1560 ft. It spans over 20 acres and is home to a variety of grapes; Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera, Cabernet, Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and old vine Zinfandel. They also source additional fruit from some of the most esteemed vineyards in the region, ensuring the exceptional quality of our wines. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Semillon, because we rescued this...

[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=""] Angeleno Wine Company [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/angelenowine" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1646 N. Spring Street Unit C Los Angeles, CA 90012 angelenowine.com Region: Los Angeles County Owner: Jasper Dickson and Amy Luftig Winemaker: Jasper Dickson and Amy Luftig About:  With a focus on unique varietals, Angeleno Wine Co. aims to push the boundaries of what Southern California wine growing can be. Angeleno works with small vineyards in the beautiful, remote corners of Los Angeles County such as Agua Dulce and the Antelope Valley. We only work with vineyards that farm sustainably and we source our grapes from land that is special for different reasons. Tannat, Graciano, Godello, Loureiro, Treixadura and Alicante Bouschet are some of the unique varietals that Angeleno makes into wine every year. We harvest early to preserve natural acidity in the fruit. Our wines are made using minimal intervention and are 100% vegan. We strive to make wines that are elegant, balanced and that express Los Angeles' unique character: a growing region where the desert meets the sea. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Timorasso What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? The first time I traveled to...

[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_1741972999423{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1741973180000{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] August Briggs Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/AugustBriggsWines" 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/AugustBriggsWinery" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1307 B Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA www.augustbriggswinery.com Region: Napa Valley Owner: Matthew Gacso Winemaker: Matthew Gacso About: August Briggs Winery is a collaboration between Matthew Gacso & Colette Milliman whose philosophy is simple: create delicious wines that express the true nature of the vineyards they come from. We focus on finding unique vineyard sites with ideal climates and soils for growing exquisite grapes and finding hidden ‘heritage varietals’ that were long forgotten by most other wineries. Gentle handling, minimal intervention, and strict monitoring of the wine allow their grapes to speak for themselves. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Carignane What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Having one of our growers bug us about buying Charbono as we already purchased their Zinfandel. We had no idea at the time how to make it or what it was. We decided to give it a shot on his insistence, and it has been an incredible learning experience over the last 20...

[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=""] Bolt To Wines [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/bolttowines" 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/bolttowines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1330 Flynn Rd Unit E, Camarillo Ca 93012 www.boltto.com Region: Santa Barbara Owner: Karin Langer Winemaker: Karin Langer About: We work alongside the best winemakers and vineyards on the Central Coast to express the best they have to offer, without the pretense or price of a famous name. We seek to collect the expertise and experience of Central Coast wines under one beautiful label. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Grenache What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? My first real encounter with Grenache was visiting Chateau St Nabor in the Rhone Valley. Seeing 50-60-year-old Grenache vines and trying those wines was transformative. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? They are unique.[/vc_column_text][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="2684" 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_1741973547046{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1709935356040{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="2685" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1709935363058{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="2683" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1741973553555{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right:...

[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=""] Boucher Wines & Worth-Boucher [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/boucherwines" 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/boucherwines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]6485 Calle Real Ste E, Goleta, CA worthboucherwines.com www.boucherwines.com Region: Santa Barbara County Owner: Mindy Worth & Ray Boucher Winemaker: Ray Boucher About: Mindy and Ray produce two brands. Boucher Wines are label-driven, approachable, and easy-going. Worth-Boucher Wines are site-specific, more classic, age-worthy, collectible wines focusing on unique varieties. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Clairette What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? A Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, a Clairette-dominant blend, was a game- changer. We were so excited to locate some when we relocated our winery from Napa Valley. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Nothing against the noble varietals, however, the wine world has so much more to offer.[/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="2767" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="2768" img_size="900x750" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="2751" img_size="1000x650" 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_1741974967131{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1709935356040{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="2747" img_size="full" css=".vc_custom_1741974905696{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"...

[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] Boutz Cellars [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/boutzcellars" 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/Boutz_cellars" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]7055 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles Boutzcellars.com Region: Adelaida District, Paso Robles Owner: James & Manoli Boutzoukas Winemaker: James Boutzoukas About: Our story is about father and son embarking on a journey to build a legacy, both of whom have a passion for the outdoors, farming and of course - fine wine! What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Vidiano What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Visiting wineries in Crete that focus on forgotten indigenous grape cultivars of Crete. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Unique and unlike any other white grape produces wines that are rich in texture with aromatics of stone fruits and floral aromas.[/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="1293" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="1288" img_size="full" css=".vc_custom_1739487716916{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}" 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_1709935371833{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1287" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935378038{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="1295" img_size="full" css=".vc_custom_1739487210811{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right:...