John Terlato June 2018 Updated

Family owned, led and managed business. When the whole family
is involved to mold and solidify their ideals and pass them along
through the generations, they have the possibility of advancing
the family’s ideals and reputation.



Owning a vineyard. Almost, if not all of the
multi-generational winemakers have their own vineyard with family
members taking care of it with passion and commitment to ensure
making great wines all the time.



Farming is key. The conditions of the vineyard and truly
knowing it is  fundamental. A biologically balanced, healthy
soil and farming is the foundation of a great and important wine.



Great winemakers. A passionate, skilled winemaker involved
with a burning desire to make great wine. Great winemakers create
wines that have good balance, wines that are beautiful when young
and becomes more elegant with age.



Wines that are beautiful when they are young, then as they
age a patina is developed without anything being removed from
them. This is mastered by great winemakers and wine making
families in the world.