Record Family Wines is a boutique producer rooted in four generations of California farming. The family’s Paso de Record Vineyard lies in the Estrella District, where most of the fruit is sold to other respected wineries and the finest parcels are reserved for its own limited-production wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier form the heart of its estate-driven collection. Record Family Wines
Estrella Norte is a small, family-owned estate situated north of the Estrella River. Its vines are carefully farmed and harvested by hand, producing wines that reflect the warm, expressive character of the district. The vineyard grows an unusually diverse selection that includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Tannat, Grenache, Petit Verdot, and Albariño. Estrella Norte Wines
Sea Shell Cellars is a family-owned boutique winery with a 99-acre estate in the rolling hills of the Estrella District. Although much of its fruit is sold to other producers, the family makes just over 2,000 cases annually under its own label. Its estate wines include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Chardonnay, rosé, and several creative red blends. Sea Shell Cellars
Perched on a hill above the historic Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Graveyard Vineyards is a family-owned winery with one of the district’s most memorable settings and names. The relaxed tasting room occupies a renovated agricultural barn overlooking the surrounding countryside. Its extensive collection ranges from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, and Tannat to Zinfandel, Tempranillo, blends, and port-style dessert wine. Graveyard Vineyards
Bon Niche Cellars is a woman-owned boutique winery on the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail that produces only about 600 cases annually. Its SIP-certified estate vineyard specializes in Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, bottled individually or incorporated into small-production blends. Select opening dates and a scenic, relaxed setting make visiting feel more like discovering a private family retreat. Bon Niche Cellars
Cinquain Cellars is a small family winery where approximately 10,000 estate vines are planted, pruned, harvested, and processed by hand. The name refers to a five-line poem, and the owners describe their handcrafted wines as “bottled poetry.” Its portfolio emphasizes bold Bordeaux, Rhône, and Portuguese varieties, complemented by limited white, rosé, and dessert-wine releases. Cinquain Cellars
