HISTORY

The Martin and Weyrich families were among the first to recognize the tremendous potential of the Paso Robles Viticultural Appellation.

It all started on April Fool’s Day. 1981. Despite there being only a handful of wineries in the area, the family had a vision, and purchased an 83-acre parcel of land on Buena Vista Drive, the site of an old dairy farm. They immediately set about the arduous task of building a winery, so that it would be ready in time for harvest of that year.

That move proved to be anything but foolish. Initially setting out to grow and produce Nebbiolo, the noble red grape of the Piedmont region of Italy, it wasn’t long before the winery was also making Sangiovese, Primativo (the Italian name for Zinfandel), Muscat Canelli, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Within a few short years, the winery became known as one of the country’s premier producers of Italian varietals.

In 1998 David and Mary (Martin) Weyrich purchased the winery from their siblings. Today, along with their eight children, the Weyrich’s continue to build on the brand’s already impressive reputation. The focus is now even more international - Martin & Weyrich produces varieties from not only Italy but also France, Spain and Portugal.