Stewards of the Land : MEET OUR GROWERS
California’s wine-grape growers are the heart and soul of the state’s wine industry. These growers are passionate about perfecting the art of wine-grape growing, and many are continuing a legacy that began generations ago. Get to know the faces behind the vineyards who help make California’s wine best in class.
Sacramento Valley Growers
Bruce Fry
Bruce’s great, great-grandfather purchased the ranch he farms on more
than 150 years ago. Alongside his father, Jerry, Bruce and his family
supply high-quality wine grapes to at least 20 wineries. More about
Mohr-Fry
Ranches (PDF).
Kim Ledbetter-Bronson
In addition to being the head of Vino Farms, Kim is also an industry
leader, community innovator and mother to two young children. Even
as the vineyard’s boss, Kim makes sure her employees are appreciated
by creating a fun and passion-driven workplace. More on Kim
Ledbetter-Bronson (PDF).
Rodney Schatz
In the vineyards, Rodney’s philosophy is less is more. He’s committed
to a sustainable way of growing wine grapes, choosing the most benign
practices and always looking for ways to make them even less invasive.
More on Rodney Schatz (PDF).
Steve Heringer
A former organic processing tomato grower, Steve has said “it’s
hard to get romantic about tomato paste.” His passion for wine
grapes runs deep, and his more than 220 acres in Clarksburg boast
the ideal setting for creating a flavorful petite sirah. More
on Steve Heringer (PDF).
