The Story of…our Estate Grenache – and why there’s a barn on the label!

“The barn…often had a sort of peaceful smell—as though nothing bad could happen ever again in the world.” – E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web   If you have ever driven by the Estate Tasting Room and Farmstead, you would have seen the iconic old 1916 barn on the property. Barns are fascinating to me. They are homes to animals, big and …

The Story of…our August Red Wine – and why Clydesdales are part of it.

“Making Friends is Our Business” – August A. Busch, Jr.   Have you ever noticed how easy it is to make friends when you show up with a bottle or two of organically grown, hand-crafted wine? If you have ever tried our August Red wine, you’ll know why we call this well-balanced blend our “crowd pleaser.” Andy and I always …

The Story of…our GSM Wine

“What should we plant?” When we decided to plant grapes at Folded Hills, we chose the western face of the hillside overlooking the Nojoqui Valley. While the California sun bathes the hillside, the magic is the glorious coastal fog that blankets and teases the grapes in a diurnal dance. Folded Hills is the southernmost winery on the Central Coast, so …

Delicious Vegan Wine and Food Pairings are Possible!

It’s a new year, a new decade, and a new YOU! You are eating cleaner and healthier, but still want to enjoy a delicious glass of wine occasionally. Look for the same cleaner and healthier characteristics in your wine! Folded Hills can help you with that! Our award winning Folded Hills wines are vegan, have no residual sugars, fewer than 1 gram of carbs, no commercial additives, and just a pinch of sulfur to preserve the wine.