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| Featured Boutique ineries from our Pinot Noir Wine Club |
Adelaida Cellars
The synergy of unique “terroir”, sustainable agriculture and minimalist
winemaking all come together in the ripe, well balanced wines made at
Adelaida Cellars. Named after a 19th century settlement in the Santa Lucia
Mountains the winery lies on the west side of Paso Robles, some 15 miles
from the fog shrouded Pacific coast at elevations of 2000 feet. This dramatic
terrain has become synonymous with ancient calcareous soils of limestone
and chalk, diurnal temperature changes of 40-50 degrees and inherently low
yielding vines with concentrated grape flavors. The adelaida Estate features
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the historic microclimate of HMR Vineyard
(established on 1963) and Reserve quality Cabernet and Syrah from the
steep rocky outcropping of the Viking Vineyard. A rigorous selection process
allows for medium intensity estate fruit to find a home in our good value
“SLO” and “Schoolhouse” labels. Winemaker Terry Culton’s passion and
finesse ensure that the purity of the vineyard comes through in the finished
wine.
The synergy of unique “terroir”, sustainable agriculture and minimalist
winemaking all come together in the ripe, well balanced wines made at
Adelaida Cellars. Named after a 19th century settlement in the Santa Lucia
Mountains the winery lies on the west side of Paso Robles, some 15 miles
from the fog shrouded Pacific coast at elevations of 2000 feet. This dramatic
terrain has become synonymous with ancient calcareous soils of limestone
and chalk, diurnal temperature changes of 40-50 degrees and inherently low
yielding vines with concentrated grape flavors. The adelaida Estate features
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the historic microclimate of HMR Vineyard
(established on 1963) and Reserve quality Cabernet and Syrah from the
steep rocky outcropping of the Viking Vineyard. A rigorous selection process
allows for medium intensity estate fruit to find a home in our good value
“SLO” and “Schoolhouse” labels. Winemaker Terry Culton’s passion and
finesse ensure that the purity of the vineyard comes through in the finished
wine.
Aqua Pumkin
Established in 1996 by Ken Volk. The Aqua Pumpkin label has always
represented quality and value from the Central Coast. The Aqua Pumpkin
label has poked fun at the often pretentious wine industry. It’s silly back
labels associated with the Central Coast and oblique references to
American cultural icons are a hallmark of the Aqua Pumpkin Brand. Aqua
Pumpkin “fun wine from happy grapes.”
Established in 1996 by Ken Volk. The Aqua Pumpkin label has always
represented quality and value from the Central Coast. The Aqua Pumpkin
label has poked fun at the often pretentious wine industry. It’s silly back
labels associated with the Central Coast and oblique references to
American cultural icons are a hallmark of the Aqua Pumpkin Brand. Aqua
Pumpkin “fun wine from happy grapes.”
Brucher
Proprietor Peter Brucher has been involved in almost every facet of the
California wine industry for more than thirty years. He was drawn to the
Central Coast with a mission to make world class Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir. Peter’s innovative style is quite evident with the multi-vintage Pinot
Noir. His non-vintage Champagne approach of holding back juice to
maintain a house style serves well for the California market, especially in the
face of spiraling Pinot Noir prices.
Proprietor Peter Brucher has been involved in almost every facet of the
California wine industry for more than thirty years. He was drawn to the
Central Coast with a mission to make world class Chardonnay and Pinot
Noir. Peter’s innovative style is quite evident with the multi-vintage Pinot
Noir. His non-vintage Champagne approach of holding back juice to
maintain a house style serves well for the California market, especially in the
face of spiraling Pinot Noir prices.
Chumeia Vineyards
“Chumeia” (pronounced Koo-may-a) is the ancient Greek word for “alchemy”
which involves transforming one thing into something precious. Our goal at
Chumeia is to take the best fruit from the myriad of excellent growing areas
in California and turn it into great wine. Chumeia’s vision of striving to make
great wine from quality fruit started with Lee Nesbitt, who discovered his
passion for wine over ten years ago when he worked in the cellar for J. Lohr
in Paso Robles and later down the road at Meridian Vineyards. It was at
these two respected wineries that Lee was exposed to the many facets of
the alchemic process of winemaking, fueling the fire to start work on
producing his own wines.
“Chumeia” (pronounced Koo-may-a) is the ancient Greek word for “alchemy”
which involves transforming one thing into something precious. Our goal at
Chumeia is to take the best fruit from the myriad of excellent growing areas
in California and turn it into great wine. Chumeia’s vision of striving to make
great wine from quality fruit started with Lee Nesbitt, who discovered his
passion for wine over ten years ago when he worked in the cellar for J. Lohr
in Paso Robles and later down the road at Meridian Vineyards. It was at
these two respected wineries that Lee was exposed to the many facets of
the alchemic process of winemaking, fueling the fire to start work on
producing his own wines.
Domaine Alfred
Domaine Alfred is a winery, born from a tradition of excellence, merged with
innovative approaches and blessed by the wonders of the Central California
coast. Domaine Alfred’s home vineyard is Chamisal Vineyard, which was
the first vineyard planted in the Edna Valley in 1972, It was replanted in
1996 with the first clonal diversity in the Edna Valley of Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay. In 1999, multiple clones of Syrah, Grenache and Pinot Gris
were added to the organic and biodynamic farmed 80 acres.
Domaine Alfred is a winery, born from a tradition of excellence, merged with
innovative approaches and blessed by the wonders of the Central California
coast. Domaine Alfred’s home vineyard is Chamisal Vineyard, which was
the first vineyard planted in the Edna Valley in 1972, It was replanted in
1996 with the first clonal diversity in the Edna Valley of Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay. In 1999, multiple clones of Syrah, Grenache and Pinot Gris
were added to the organic and biodynamic farmed 80 acres.
Jack Creek Cellars
We are a small, family owned and operated vineyard and winery. Our
vineyard and winemaking practices are mutually defined by quality and close
personal attention. Hand-crafting limited amounts of sumptuous wines for
you to enjoy is our daily focus. Our vines are hand tended and harvested at
the peak of performance, yielding fruit with unique and intense flavors. The
Vineyard is situated in the York Mountain Appelation: a cool micro-climate on
the south end of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This exposes our
distinctive grapes to brisk, foggy mornings and warm afternoons cooled by
coastal breezes blowing through the Templeton Gap — perfect and prized
conditions for the varietals we have chosen. Nurtured gently from the vine to
the bottle, our remarkable wines reflect the beautiful terroir of the Central
Coast of California.
We are a small, family owned and operated vineyard and winery. Our
vineyard and winemaking practices are mutually defined by quality and close
personal attention. Hand-crafting limited amounts of sumptuous wines for
you to enjoy is our daily focus. Our vines are hand tended and harvested at
the peak of performance, yielding fruit with unique and intense flavors. The
Vineyard is situated in the York Mountain Appelation: a cool micro-climate on
the south end of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. This exposes our
distinctive grapes to brisk, foggy mornings and warm afternoons cooled by
coastal breezes blowing through the Templeton Gap — perfect and prized
conditions for the varietals we have chosen. Nurtured gently from the vine to
the bottle, our remarkable wines reflect the beautiful terroir of the Central
Coast of California.
Opolo Vineyards
This estate is located in the western Paso Robles Hills at 1600 ft of
elevation, 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Dave Nichols and Rick Quinn,
partners in the winery, farm a total of 270 acres of premium vineyards, In
both the rolling hills to the east of Highway 101 and on land surrounding the
winery in the more mountainous areas to the west. Their philosophy is
simple: great wine starts with great fruit, and their goal are to grow the finest
quality grapes possible. Starting with vineyards planted to hillside of rocky,
chalky soils on low vigor rootstocks, then limiting the vines access to water,
meticulous farmer, sacrificing yields for quality, and the results speak for
themselves. Most of this fruit is sold to other producers, but small quantities
are reserved for the Opolo Label. What does this fruit yield? Concentration,
body, intensity and style; in short, wines with an opinion and not for the faint
of heart.
This estate is located in the western Paso Robles Hills at 1600 ft of
elevation, 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Dave Nichols and Rick Quinn,
partners in the winery, farm a total of 270 acres of premium vineyards, In
both the rolling hills to the east of Highway 101 and on land surrounding the
winery in the more mountainous areas to the west. Their philosophy is
simple: great wine starts with great fruit, and their goal are to grow the finest
quality grapes possible. Starting with vineyards planted to hillside of rocky,
chalky soils on low vigor rootstocks, then limiting the vines access to water,
meticulous farmer, sacrificing yields for quality, and the results speak for
themselves. Most of this fruit is sold to other producers, but small quantities
are reserved for the Opolo Label. What does this fruit yield? Concentration,
body, intensity and style; in short, wines with an opinion and not for the faint
of heart.
Oreana
Amid the blare of Steely Dan albums and the clank of dark glass bottles,
Oreana Winery produces micro-batches of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay
and eclectic blends at the cooperative winery, Cellar 205, located in
downtown Santa Barbara. Using a name borrowed from the grand days of
California Rancheros, proprietor Christian Garvin truly embraces the
renegade style of the Central Coast and is a bold supporter of the mischief
that ensues when a bottle is opened.
Amid the blare of Steely Dan albums and the clank of dark glass bottles,
Oreana Winery produces micro-batches of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay
and eclectic blends at the cooperative winery, Cellar 205, located in
downtown Santa Barbara. Using a name borrowed from the grand days of
California Rancheros, proprietor Christian Garvin truly embraces the
renegade style of the Central Coast and is a bold supporter of the mischief
that ensues when a bottle is opened.
San Simeon
The seaside town of San Simeon, located in San Luis Obispo County,
embodies the image of California’s majestic coast: rocky shorelines,
morning fog, sunny afternoons, and ocean breezes. In fact, the coast creates
the ideal climate for superior grape growing. California’s Central Coast
appellation is composed of three counties: Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and
Santa Barbara. The Central Coast is the most rapidly growing premium wine
region in California.
The Riboli Family farms estate vineyards in Monterey in order to insure the
ultimate level of grape quality. The Loma Vista Vineyard, located in the
prestigious Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey, embodies our family’s
commitment to estate grown wines. Named for its spectacular view of the
Santa Lucia Foothills, this vineyard site was chosen for its well-drained,
alluvial soils and cool, coastal microclimate.
The seaside town of San Simeon, located in San Luis Obispo County,
embodies the image of California’s majestic coast: rocky shorelines,
morning fog, sunny afternoons, and ocean breezes. In fact, the coast creates
the ideal climate for superior grape growing. California’s Central Coast
appellation is composed of three counties: Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and
Santa Barbara. The Central Coast is the most rapidly growing premium wine
region in California.
The Riboli Family farms estate vineyards in Monterey in order to insure the
ultimate level of grape quality. The Loma Vista Vineyard, located in the
prestigious Arroyo Seco appellation of Monterey, embodies our family’s
commitment to estate grown wines. Named for its spectacular view of the
Santa Lucia Foothills, this vineyard site was chosen for its well-drained,
alluvial soils and cool, coastal microclimate.
Santa Barbara Winery
In 1962 Pierre Lafond was the first, since prohibition, to reestablish Santa
Barbara County’s winemaking tradition by founding Santa Barbara Winery.
In the early years Pierre made wine from purchased fruit, but in 1970 he acre
vineyard. Winemaker Bruce McGuire believes the quality and integrity of the
wine is inextricably linked to what happens in the field. His wines are vibrant
and fruity, capturing the essence of the grapes, as they taste in the vineyard.
In 1962 Pierre Lafond was the first, since prohibition, to reestablish Santa
Barbara County’s winemaking tradition by founding Santa Barbara Winery.
In the early years Pierre made wine from purchased fruit, but in 1970 he acre
vineyard. Winemaker Bruce McGuire believes the quality and integrity of the
wine is inextricably linked to what happens in the field. His wines are vibrant
and fruity, capturing the essence of the grapes, as they taste in the vineyard.
Stephen's Cellar
Steve Goldman has been making Pinot Noir from the York Mountain AVA and
Central Coast grapes for more than 30 years, garnering numerous awards
and accolades for his efforts. Goldman stated “the new cellar is close to
completion and we’re excited about our new releases.” Specializing in
Burgundian varieties the wines are made from select lots made from
organically grown grapes.
Steve Goldman has been making Pinot Noir from the York Mountain AVA and
Central Coast grapes for more than 30 years, garnering numerous awards
and accolades for his efforts. Goldman stated “the new cellar is close to
completion and we’re excited about our new releases.” Specializing in
Burgundian varieties the wines are made from select lots made from
organically grown grapes.
Tarrica Wine Cellars
With hard work and great care the first vintage of Tarrica evolved in April of
2003. These hand crafted limited release wines are produced from
selected Paso Robles and Monterey vineyards. The winery also produces
an award winning specialty port under Shandon Port works. Tarrica: Made
for the Connoisseur, priced for everyday.
With hard work and great care the first vintage of Tarrica evolved in April of
2003. These hand crafted limited release wines are produced from
selected Paso Robles and Monterey vineyards. The winery also produces
an award winning specialty port under Shandon Port works. Tarrica: Made
for the Connoisseur, priced for everyday.
Tobin James Cellars
Tobin James Cellars’ first wine, the 1985 Blue Moon Reserve Zinfandel, was
an instant success. Since then, the winery has enjoyed steady growth.
Owners, Tobin (Toby) James and Lance Silver are justifiably proud of the
quality of their wines. Year after year, Tobin James Cellars produces big,
fruit driven wines, which are perfect for early consumption, but have the
structure to age. While the winery is perhaps best known for Zinfandel, a
huge following has developed for all of the Tobin James wines.
Tobin James Cellars’ first wine, the 1985 Blue Moon Reserve Zinfandel, was
an instant success. Since then, the winery has enjoyed steady growth.
Owners, Tobin (Toby) James and Lance Silver are justifiably proud of the
quality of their wines. Year after year, Tobin James Cellars produces big,
fruit driven wines, which are perfect for early consumption, but have the
structure to age. While the winery is perhaps best known for Zinfandel, a
huge following has developed for all of the Tobin James wines.
Windward Vineyards
Windward Vineyards is dedicated exclusively to the production of Estate
bottled Pinot Noir in the French burgundian Style. The vineyard was planted
in 1990 on the Westside of Paso Robles Appellation, where the cooling
afternoon winds blow in through the Templeton Gap and allow the Pinot Noir
grapes to develop the acid and sugar balances that would be possible in
other parts of the appellation. Windward Vineyards award winning Pinot Noir
Wines are testimony to the ability of Paso Robles to grow stunning, world
class Pinot Noirs. Marc and Maggie intend to “stay the course” and will
continue to produce only one wine varietal. Since the release of their ’93
vintage, there has been a 16-fold increase in Pinot Noir plantings on the
Westside of Paso Robles AVA. This shows continuing recognition that the
unique soil structure and microclimate of the Westside is ideal for growing
Pinot Noir.
Windward Vineyards is dedicated exclusively to the production of Estate
bottled Pinot Noir in the French burgundian Style. The vineyard was planted
in 1990 on the Westside of Paso Robles Appellation, where the cooling
afternoon winds blow in through the Templeton Gap and allow the Pinot Noir
grapes to develop the acid and sugar balances that would be possible in
other parts of the appellation. Windward Vineyards award winning Pinot Noir
Wines are testimony to the ability of Paso Robles to grow stunning, world
class Pinot Noirs. Marc and Maggie intend to “stay the course” and will
continue to produce only one wine varietal. Since the release of their ’93
vintage, there has been a 16-fold increase in Pinot Noir plantings on the
Westside of Paso Robles AVA. This shows continuing recognition that the
unique soil structure and microclimate of the Westside is ideal for growing
Pinot Noir.
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