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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] Clesi Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/clesiwines" 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/clesiwines" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text]1873 Templeton Road, Paso Robles, CA www.ClesiWines.com Region: Paso Robles Owners: Chris and Adrienne Ferrara Winemaker: Chris Ferrara About: Tucked in between the rolling hills of the Templeton Gap AVA and surrounded by vegetable gardens and roaming chickens, Clesi is dedicated to the lesser-known varieties of Italy. Like the Sicilian trinacria stamped on the label, the inspiration behind Clesi is a symbolic trifecta. Equal parts legacy, curiosity, and culture, Chris brings his Sicilian-American farming roots, love of eccentric varietals, and reverence for Italian culture into his winemaking process. Because of this, Clesi wines are elegant, food-focused, and meant to be shared amongst family and friends. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Nero d'Avola: Anyone who has been to both Sicily and Paso Robles would agree that the similarities are evident. Nero d'Avola has been cultivated for more than 500 years in Sicily and perfected for a dry and warm climate with ancient volcanic soils and marine influence. While we don't aim to replicate the delicious wines of Sicily, we do want to create an...

[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=""] Crocker & Starr Winery [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/crockerandstarr" 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/crockerstarr" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]700 Dowdell Lane, Saint Helena, CA 94574 crockerstarr.com Region: Napa Valley Owner: Pam Starr Winemaker: Julie Robertson About: Founded in 1997, Crocker & Starr Winery has grown from a visionary partnership into a thriving, values-driven team with more than 30 years of history in crafting exceptional wines and memorable experiences. What began with founders Pam Starr and Charlie Crocker evolved into a modern estate rooted in authenticity, sustainability, innovation, and genuine connection. In our first decade, Pam and Charlie established the foundation for our legacy—creating world-class wines that earned the respect of top sommeliers and passionate wine lovers. The second decade expanded that vision: our team deepened our commitment to organic farming, elevated our hospitality experience, and broadened our estate wine portfolio. We closed this era with a major milestone: moving into our Napa Green–certified winery on the estate, further aligning our practices with our environmental values. Now at the end of our third decade, we continue to raise the bar. With the arrival of winemaker Julie Robertson and the leadership...

[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...

[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]...

[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...

[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"...

[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=""] Dry Creek Vineyard [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook-f" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/drycreekvineyard" 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/drycreekvineyard" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]3770 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 www.drycreekvineyard.com Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County Owner: Kim Stare Wallace Winemakers: Tim Bell & Brian Pruett About: Established in 1972 by David S. Stare, Dry Creek Vineyard is Dry Creek Valley’s flagship winery, located in the heart of Sonoma County. Dave’s daughter, Kim Stare Wallace, serves as President, overseeing a successful family winemaking and grape growing business that includes 185 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards. The winery is 100% Certified Sustainable. Dry Creek Vineyard proudly produces a portfolio of critically acclaimed wines that includes Dry Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Meritage blends, as well as a collection of single-vineyard wines. The winery has been proudly producing a Dry Chenin Blanc for over 50 years, and in the fall of 2025, released a Sparkling Chenin Blanc. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Chenin Blanc because we love the aromatics and flavors as well as its versatility and acidity at lower alcohol levels. What was your first experience with an undiscovered grape?...

[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...

[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] Half Full Wine Company [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/halffullwine" 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/halffullwine" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text]3000-F Danville Blvd., #142, Alamo, CA 94507 halffullwine.com Region: Northern California Owner: Family Owned - Tim Harris & Antonia Rozakis, Roger & Jennifer Billeci, Demetrius & Tina Palavos Winemaker: Tim Harris & Edward Cholakian About: Half Full Wine Co. started in a garage, where we spent more than a decade learning by doing. We made it official in 2023, but kept the same curiosity. Today, we roam Northern California looking for vineyards, varieties, and ideas worth chasing. Our wines are small-lot, single-vineyard and tied to one vintage. No formulas. No reruns. One vineyard. One vintage. One chance to get it right. That model gives us permission to keep exploring. Albariño and Chenin Blanc from Clarksburg; Grenache from Amador; Cabernet Franc from the Sierra Foothills; and now experiments with Chenin Blanc Pét-Nat and partial-carbonic Valdiguié. We don’t want to make the same wines forever. We want to keep discovering what California can do. What is your favorite undiscovered grape? Grenache. We sometimes think of it as a more rustic cousin to Pinot Noir....

[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=""] Harney Lane Vineyards [/vc_column_text][social_icons type="circle_social" icon="fa-facebook" use_custom_size="no" size="fa-lg" link="https://www.facebook.com/harneylane" 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/harneylane" target="_blank" icon_color="#ffffff" background_color="#8b2b7a"][vc_column_text css=""]9010 E Harney Lane, Lodi, Ca 95240 harneylane.com Region: Lodi Owners: Kyle and Jorja Lerner Winemaker: Kyle Lerner About: As sixth-generation farmers, we’ve learned that high-quality, handcrafted wine requires an immense amount of heart and hard work – nothing can replicate the years we’ve sown into the land and our family’s legacy. Since 1900, with focus and fortitude, we’ve learned that excellence takes endurance, distinction takes determination, and grace takes grit. That’s why we’ve taken matters into our own hands. We pour our heart into every step of the process – from soil to shelf – we’re committed to making the best possible beverage for our customers and the planet. Our 100% estate-grown wines are produced from sustainably farmed vineyards and meticulously made with no unnecessary additives and an unwavering commitment to quality. The result is a classic collection of naturally smooth, fruit-driven wines, perfect for enjoying in everyday life. With over a century on Henry Ranch in the heart of Lodi Wine Country, our philosophy has been and will always be: to...