Westside Paso Robles · Est. 1965
Own-rooted vines that struggle beautifully in the Paso summer — producing grapes of uncommon complexity at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains.
Nestled at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountains, Saint Marie Vineyard carries the memory of the land in every vine. Head-trained, own-rooted, and deeply established, these are not vines that yield easily — and that resistance is precisely what makes their fruit extraordinary.
Saint Marie Vineyard was established by Richard Sauret, one of the most celebrated winegrowers in the history of Paso Robles. His decision to plant on the Westside — where the limestone soils and marine influence from the Pacific create a cooler, more demanding climate — was visionary.
Today, steward Stephanie Shakofsky continues that legacy with the same respect for the land and its old vines that Sauret cultivated for decades.
"These own-rooted, head-trained vines struggle in the Paso summers — producing the most complex and vibrant grapes Paso has to offer."
Saint Marie Vineyard · Westside Paso Robles
Dormancy gives way to budbreak as winter rains saturate the limestone soils. Cover crops flush green. New growth emerges slowly on sixty-year-old wood.
The Paso sun bears down. The vines struggle. Water stress concentrates flavor compounds in every berry. This is where complexity is earned, not given.
Grapes shift from green to deep burgundy, signaling the final push to harvest. The vineyard holds its breath. Every cluster watched.
Typically mid-September through early October. The fruit is picked by hand and delivered to partner wineries who prize old-vine character above all else.
Nonpariel Road · Paso Robles · California