What began as a retirement project back in 1999 has blossomed into a full time labor of love for Dick and Dolores. Along with renowned winemaker Mark Cummins, the Kelsey Family is hands on in all areas of the business. The apples used in our "Golden Delicious" (Apple Chard) and "Red Delicious" (Apple Syrah) are harvested from the decades old orchards in See Canyon. This winery property grows our Estate Chardonnay grapes.

Further north of the Cuesta grade in the tiny town of Creston, Richard and Laurie Kelsey are busy tending to their own ranch, growing Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah grapes. With their 3 girls (all of whom want to be Grandpa Dick’s next winemaker), the vineyard is hand pruned, fertilized and farmed utilizing materials and practices intent on promoting a healthy environment. This entails a lot of hard work but the results are worth it.

Keith Kelsey is managing the winery and can often be seen at many of the wine pouring functions, making sure the customer is taken care of and enjoy the opportunity to sample our delicious wines. Keith, a former Avila Beach Fire Chief and Port San Luis Harbor Commissioner, and his son Clive can also be seen tending to the ranch and winery ensuring the premises maintain that luster that draws people in by its sheer beauty. Keith's daughter Devon is often found in the tasting room but once the Crush season starts, it is all hands on deck and she is often helping the rest of the family outside.

Dick and Dolores' great nephew Travis has joined the family business and when he is not working amongst the barrels and tanks with the winemaker Mark Cummins, he can usually be found in the tasting room with rest of the family.

We hope you’ll stop by and visit us.