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=""] Twice Tyger [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/twicetyger" 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/twicetyger" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]15230 Oak Glen Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 www.twicetyger.com Region: Santa Clara Valley Owner: Billoo Rataul Winemaker: Bobby Graviano About: Nestled in western Morgan Hill on the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Twice Tyger is a boutique producer of estate wines, olive oil and honey. Committed to nurturing the land through regenerative and biodynamic practices, our wines embody this journey - honoring timeless traditions while embracing the renewed vitality of our soil. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? At the moment, Petit Verdot, a Bordelaise grape often referred to a “blender”. However a single varietal offering changed such a notion as the variety offers great color, medium-weight, and overall complexity. Grown in California, this variety ripens towards the end of the season yet even still has great freshness and is jam-packed with broad layers of fruit tones. The variety produces a very food-friendly and engaging style of red wine with enough uniqueness that it sets itself apart from more homogenized, market-popular varieties. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? The first...

[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=""] Two Shepherds [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/twoshepherds" 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/twoshepherdswine" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]7763 Bell Road, Windsor, CA 95492 twoshepherds.com Region: Sonoma County Owner: William Allen Winemaker: William Allen About: Founded in 2010, partners William crafts natural wines organically farmed, from leased vineyard row contracts. He also organically & regeneratively farms Grenache Gris and Noir on his small farm, alongside the adorable mini donkeys and goats. Wines are made in his own facility, from unusual varietals, like Picpoul, Pinot Meunier, and more. Nicknamed “the insane master of small lots” William guides ~15-20 unique wines a year ranging from 25-400 case lots. Wines are vinified with native yeast, small bin fermentations, neutral oak, and a small amount of SO2. Their light-handed approach, and reputation for unflawed wines has been heralded by the press, with articles in the NY Times, Washington Post, SF Chronicle, Sonoma Magazine and more. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Trousseau Gris What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Discovering Trousseau Gris was planted across the street from my farm. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? 93% of the wine made 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=""] Ulloa Cellars [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080454195147" 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/ulloacellars" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]2915 Union Rd. Suite C, Paso Robles, CA 93446 ulloacellars.com Region: Paso Robles Owner: Nancy Ulloa Winemaker: Nancy Ulloa About: Ulloa Cellars is a Latina Winemaker-owned brand based in Paso Robles, specializing in the production of obscure white wines made with intention and a little bit of magic. Nancy began her winemaking journey in 2019 with the creation of her Baby Grüner, a Grüner Veltliner sourced from the historic Paragon Vineyard in Edna Valley. Baby Grüner has become her signature wine and holds a very special place in her heart. The growth of her brand is reflected in the expansion of her production now including 8 obscure varieties such as Picpoul Blanc, Vermentino, Verdejo, and Sémillon, amongst others. Nancy also recently launched a sister brand called "The Witch & The Warlock" with her Husband, Tim Small, focusing on obscure reds including Tannat, Gamay, and Sangiovese. Nancy's wines have captured the hearts of many, not only because of how special the varieties she works with are, but because she uses spiritual and metaphysical...

[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=""] UNTI Vineyards [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/UntiVineyards" 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/untivineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]4202 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA www.untivineyards.com Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County Owner: Mick Unti Winemaker: Jason Valenti About: Unti is a family-owned estate with 60 acres of organically-farmed Italian and Rhone varieties ideally suited to our Mediterranean climate in the Dry Creek Valley. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Montepulciano What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Sangiovese in the late 1990's and Grenache, Barbera, Vermentino in early 2000's. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? They are ideally suited to our climate because they are native to the Mediterranean-which results in terroir-driven wines with balance. They are easy to make into interesting wines using traditional artisan winemaking methods.[/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="968" 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_1709947217137{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="969" img_size="800x568" css="" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1709947221803{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="970" img_size="800x568" 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_1709930727903{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Vega Vineyard and Farm [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/vegavineyardandfarm" 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/vegavineyardandfarm" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]9496 Santa Rosa Road, Santa Ynez, CA vegavineyardandfarm.com Region: Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County Owner: Jimmy Loizides Winemaker: Steve Clifton About: Beautiful winery and world-class restaurant nestled in the hills of the Santa Ynez Valley with amazing experiences around every corner. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Sagrantino What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? It's been too long to remember. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? Variety! And greater pairings with food.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="1314" 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="981" 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="1315" 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="1311" 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="1316" 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=""] Vigo Cellars [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/VigoCellars" 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/vigocellars" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]Fortress Custom Crush, 3090 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446 vigocellars.com Region: Paso Robles Owner: Dan & Kim Rodrigues Winemaker: Jeremy Leffert About:  Vigo Cellars is a family-owned, artisan winery dedicated predominately to Rhone-style wines.  Vigo's first release was a single vineyard Syrah from the Avila Valley in the San Luis Obispo Coast AVA, with the portfolio later expanding to include Picpoul Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and Grenache. With a focus on the crafting of small lots, Vigo Cellars utilizes new world winemaking techniques as well as time honored, old-world methods to express each vineyard’s terroir, while highlighting the varietal’s characteristics. Named “Vigo” as a tribute to the Rodrigues family heritage, the brand embodies the spirit of adventure.  With a journey that began in the Galicia region of northwest Spain, and included travels to Argentina, the Hawaiian Islands, and San Francisco, California, the Rodrigues family settled in the San Joaquin Valley in the late-1930’s, farming vineyards and almonds.  Three generations later, we are continuing this quest with Vigo Cellars – artisan crafted wines...

[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=""] Vino Noceto Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/VinoNoceto" 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/vinonoceto" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]11011 Shenandoah Valley Rd. Plymouth, CA 95669 www.noceto.com Region: Shenandoah Valley, Amador County Owners: Suzy & Jim Gullett Winemaker: Rusty Folena About: Vino Noceto Winery has grown to produce 7,000 cases of Sangiovese-based wines, including its traditional Chianti-style Sangiovese, Brunello-style Riserva, and several single-block Sangioveses. In addition, Vino Noceto has consistently produced other high-quality Italian varietals, including Zinfandel from the famed “Original Grandpère Vineyard”, Aglianico, Barbera, Trebbiano, Teroldego, and Sagrantino. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Sangiovese. It is our largest production variety. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Robert Pepi, and established, family winery also located in Napa, California, first planted a stony hillside to Sangiovese in 1983 and then expanded their production to valley floor grapes. Vino Noceto, founded by Jim and Suzy Gullett in Shenandoah Valley, California, took the direction of producing food-friendly Chianti style Sangiovese wines. Their first vines were planted in 1986 in a fallow grain field, including scion wood from the Montevina Il Pioggoine source as well as Biondi Santi (Brunello), Altesino (Brunello),...

[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=""] Vino Tahoe | Pansaré Cellars | Amador Heights [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/pansarecellars" 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/vinotahoe" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]15010 Ridge Road Sutter Creek CA 95685 vinotahoe.com Region: Sierra Foothills AVA ( Amador county wine heritage district) Owner: Milind Pansaré Winemaker: Milind Pansaré About: Vino Tahoe is the only Amador County winery with a certified organic vineyard, producing over 14 varietals, and wines that have won best of class and multiple awards at the SF Chronicle, Sunset International, and Orange County wine competitions. Every wine is made on estate with small lots between 1-4 barrels. Experience our Viognier, Best of class Barbera, Super Tuscan Sangiovese blend, and our award-winning Primitivo/Souzao blend. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Barbera, Souzao, and Viognier What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Making Viognier for the first time in 2024 was a revelation. This grape used in Condrieu primarily tends to be picked over-ripe in California, which makes it a perfume bomb but lacking in weight. We pick ours at 20.5 brix, resulting in a wine that is only 12% alcohol but exhibits orange blossom, flint, and hazelnut...

[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=""] Vinyl Vineyards [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/vinylvineyards" 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/vinylvineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]4380 Union Rd, Paso Robles, CA vinylvin.com Region: Paso Robles Owners: Dina and Jeff Hevert Winemakers: Jeff Hevert About: Nestled in the rolling hills of Paso Robles, Vinyl Vineyards is the creative vision of husband-and-wife team Jeff and Dina Hevert. What began as a family vineyard has evolved into a one-of-a-kind destination where music, wine, and glamping come together in a one-of-a-kind experience. Each wine carries the spirit of discovery - crafted in small lots, made with intention, and paired with the soundtrack of timeless vinyl. At Vinyl Vineyards, every detail reflects Jeff and Dina’s passion for creating memorable experiences. Guests can sip while spinning records, stay in restored vintage trailers named after music legends, and explore a property that feels equal parts throwback and fresh discovery. Their wines, ranging from bright Vermentino and vibrant Rosé to bold, soulful blends, speak to the adventurous palates who seek something beyond the expected. Vinyl Vineyards is proud to share its journey of reinvention: honoring the land while embracing creativity, community, and the joy of finding...

[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=""] Warson Wine [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-instagram" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.instagram.com/wildrejoice" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #298, Studio City, CA warsonwine.com Region: Santa Ynez Valley and Los Angeles County Owner: Paul Warson Winemaker: Paul Warson About: Paul Warson grew up in Los Angeles, attended UC Davis where he eventually studied Fermentation Science. Before his final year, he worked at a sparkling winery in Carneros, where he decided he would spend his career doing what he did for his summer vacation. Upon completion of his degree, he was invited back to see “the other side of things.” Feeling he needed a change of perspective, Paul traveled to Australia, where he lived and worked for six months. With the change in varietals, climate, and overall attitude to winemaking, Paul discovered a different approach to the craft he studied and trained in for so long. Desiring to seek outside perspectives to winemaking, when Paul returned to California, he worked at Chateau Potelle, back when it was owned by both Jean-Noel and Marketta Fourmeaux and sat atop Mount Veeder. It was here Paul integrated his schooling, his experience from Australia, along with what he learned from...