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.
Sierra Foothills Growers
Ken Deaver
Ken likes to keep things natural in his vineyards, with faithful allies
like predator mites, manure and what he calls “Voodoo Juice,” Ken’s
fragrant, natural pest control, which contains cinnamon, clove, peppermint,
rosemary and thyme. More on Deaver Vineyards (PDF).
John Duarte
John finds that the unexpected fuels his passion for farming wine
grapes, saying, “we’re not in a controlled environment; we’re out
there in nature, and we have to weigh all our decisions against
a lot of uncertainty – and that adds a whole level of excitement
to what we do.” More on John Duarte (PDF).
