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[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=""] ACORN and Ancient Oak [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/acornwinery" 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/acornwinery" 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/ancientoakcellars" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]PO Box 20 Fulton, CA 95439 acorn.wine Region: Russian River Valley Owner: Melissa Moholt-Siebert Winemaker: Melissa Moholt-Siebert About: I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the legacy of field-blend wines in the Russian River Valley, started by Bill and Betsy Nachbaur when they founded ACORN about 25 years ago. I bought ACORN from Bill and Betsy and am continuing and extending this vision. In this, I get to work with grapes that are not the "usual" for the Russian River Valley -- such as Sangiovese, Gruner Veltiner and Cabernet Franc. I make the ACORN wines using family-farmed, field-blend grapes and native yeast fermentation. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Gruner Veltliner. I am excited to explore the textural qualities that can be expressed when grown in the Russian River Valley. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Drinking Pinot Meunier from the Van der Kamp vineyard was a revelation. Related to Pinot Noir, but a character all its own....

[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_1711320642741{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_text css=""] Alamitos Vineyards [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/alamitosvineyards" 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/alamitosvineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]23505 Alamitos Rd. San Jose, CA 95120 www.AlamitosVineyards.com Region: Santa Clara Valley & Santa Cruz Mountains Owners: Shaun Coleman & Chris Maune Winemaker: George Troquato About: Nestled in the historic hills of New Almaden Quicksilver Park, overlooking the shimmering Almaden Reservoir, Alamitos Vineyards is a labor of love born from immigrant roots and pioneering spirit. Our story traces back to the Azores Islands of Portugal, where Shaun Coleman's grandfather, John Enos Vargas, honed his winemaking craft on the volcanic soils of Faial in the early 1910s. Sailing to California in 1923, he became a cornerstone of Livermore's wine scene, crafting acclaimed whites—including Sauvignon Blanc for the legendary Old Almaden Winery—just miles from our estate. Today, Shaun, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and grandson of that trailblazing vintner, partners with fellow innovator Chris Maune to revive this legacy on land once alive with quicksilver miners from Cornwall, Spain, and beyond. Planted in 2015 with custom UC Davis clones on our five-acre estate, Alamitos honors the past while embracing the undiscovered. We're passionate about unearthing...

[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=""] Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/altacolina" 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/altacolina" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]2825 Adelaida Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 altacolina.com Region: Paso Robles Owners: Bob & Maggie Tillman (father/daughter team) Winemaker: Dallas Parnigoni About: Tucked high in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District, Alta Colina is a second-generation, organically farmed estate dedicated to distinctive Rhône varietals. We grow wines that reflect our rugged hillside vineyard and share the stories behind grapes that deserve a little more love. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Mourvèdre. When Mourvèdre is farmed in the right place, it transcends its reputation as a savory blender and offers incredible complexity. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape? Stand alone Mourvèdre was new to us in the 00's and Paso Robles is an incredible place to farm it. When it's grown in a place with the right kind of sunshine, it's always a favorite. What do you love most about the undiscovered grapes? So often in the US, we're fed the same 6 or 8 grape varieties. Every wine list and every grocery shelf has so many of the same 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_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=""] Bokisch Vineyards [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/bokischvineyards" 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/bokischvineyards" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]18921 Atkins Road, Lodi, CA 95240 bokischvineyards.com Region: Lodi Owners: Markus & Liz Bokisch Winemaker: Markus Bokisch About: Markus and Liz Bokisch have been producing award-winning Spanish varietals since the early 2000s, inspired by their Spanish heritage and love for the country’s wines. They founded Bokisch Vineyards in the Clements Hills of the Lodi, where they specialize in Spanish varietal wines. The couple met at UC Davis and moved to Spain in 1992 where Markus worked in the renowned Cava-producing town of Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, while Liz taught English classes. Their love for Spanish food and wine inspired them to produce domestic Spanish varieties upon their return to California. In 1995, they purchased their Terra Alta Vineyards property in the Clements Hills and imported budwood from select Spanish vineyards in 1998. They planted Las Cerezas Vineyard with Albariño, Tempranillo, and Graciano, each occupying one acre. In 2000, they began making wine from their estate-grown, organically farmed fruit. Bokisch Vineyards now produces nine Spanish varietals, including Garnacha Blanca, Verdejo, Garnacha, and Monastrell. In 2012, they launched...

[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:...