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 css=""] Brecon Estate [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/breconestate" 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/breconestate" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]7450 Vineyard Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446 www.breconestate.com Region: Paso Robles Owners: Damian and Amanda Grindley Winemakers: Damian Grindley (founding winemaker) and Alex Kemp About: Brecon Estate is a boutique estate winery nestled in the rolling westside hills outside of Paso Robles, California. With an international award-winning winemaker, we strive to produce exquisite and inviting wines for you and us to enjoy. Our wines are small-batch ferments. Each has an individual story to tell and is sold exclusively through our tasting room. Such limited batches tend to sell out rapidly. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Depends on the time of day - currently Albarino or Tannat What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? It was a weird Green variety tasted in the United Kingdom in the mid-80s. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? These grapes haven't been widely planted or ventured far from their native regions, so if you introduce a forgotten variety to a new location, you'll uncover a whole world of untapped flavors and nuances![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1709930735254{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=""] Bushong Vintage 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/BushongVintageCompany" 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/BushongVintageCompany" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]565 12th St, Paso Robles, CA 93446 www.bushongvintagecompany.com Region: Paso Robles Owner: Jason Bushong Winemaker: Jason Bushong About: Bushong Vintage Company, where the passion for winemaking meets over two decades of craftsmanship. With a focus on high-fidelity wines, Jason Bushong, Winemaker, and Owner, has dedicated himself to producing exceptional varietals from the Central Coast. Specializing in a selection of crisp & aromatic whites and rich red blends. Sourcing fruit from the esteemed vineyards of Paso Robles and the Central Coast, each bottle bears a label that pays homage to the harmonies of music, reflecting the soulful essence of Bushong Vintage Company Wines. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Tannat What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? I fell in love with wine based on the diversity of grapes used in its production. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? It’s a never-ending learning experience, so many varieties regions, techniques, and styles. But the basis is the amazing number of varieties of wine grapes, that’s where a wine starts its life.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"...

[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=""] Byron Blatty Wines [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/byronblattywines" 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/byronblattywines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]5122 York. Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90042 byronblatty.com Region: Los Angeles Owner: Mark & Jenny Blatty Winemaker: Mark Blatty & Joey Perry About: Byron Blatty handcrafts limited-edition wines of exceptional quality, featuring vineyards in Los Angeles County. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Tannat What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? We produced Tannat in 2015 for a blend and it opened our eyes. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? The great thing about forgotten grapes is you never know what to expect, and it's like being new to wine again.[/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="2776" img_size="full" css="" qode_css_animation=""][vc_single_image image="2779" 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="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935356040{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="2778" img_size="full" 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="2777" 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="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709935356040{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="2775" img_size="full" 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="2774" 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" 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=""] Carhartt Family Wines [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/CarharttFamilyWines" 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/carharttfamilywines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]1541 Rancho Santa Ynez Rd., Santa Ynez, CA carharttfamilywines.com Region: Santa Barbara County Owner: Mike, Brooke, and Chase Carhartt Winemaker: Brooke Carhartt and Chase Carhartt About: In 1996, Mike and Brooke Carhartt planted a vineyard along with a dream on the historic Rancho Santa Ynez™ property. Today, with their son Chase, the Carhartts grow grapes and craft wines on that same patch of ground. We are a ground-to-glass operation as well as direct-to-consumer. The Carhartts take extreme pride in farming their own fruit sustainably, with the utmost care and consideration for the environment. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Mission Grape What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? We made our first vintage of 'Carhartt Venture Buffalo' in 2012, with the varietal, Cinsaut. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? What I love most about forgotten grapes is the opportunity to remind consumers that they exist! With over 3000 registered grape varieties in the world, we have limited our taste buds to a few handfuls of "popular" grapes. When I...

[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...

[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...

[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]...

[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...

[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...

[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]...