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Winemaking

We continually strive to create authentic wines with a purpose. In an industry immense with varietal specialties, we pride ourselves in producing 27 different grape varieties. Mostly known for our Proprietary Reds, we also provide a wide array of Crisp Whites, various Blends & more. Having passed down their skills from generation to generation, the Wiens production team remains constant in one thing: Quality.
 
Our exceptional wine begins in the vineyard, with the intention of sourcing only the best grapes on the vine. Our limited production & reserve wines showcase this beautifully. Each note, each characteristic, skillfully crafted into its own perfect blend…
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Joseph Wiens, Director of Winemaking (right)

Beginning as a highly-esteemed wine buyer for local Napa Valley restaurants, Joseph Wiens eventually transitioned his career towards producing the wine he had grown such admiration for. He is a second-generation winemaker and has been making wine at Wiens Cellars since 2010. He and the team source grapes from their estate vineyards and other family-owned vineyards throughout the Temecula Valley. He focuses on small vineyard sites that showcase unique expressions of the Temecula terroir.

 

Brian Marquez, Winemaker (left)

Brian Marquez, Winemaker, born and raised in Southern California has been in Temecula Valley for over 30 years. A self-described perfectionist, he has constantly refined his practices, wines and techniques. Brian likes to approach classic wines with a southern California flair while applying his knowledge from his studies at UC Davis. With his passion and love for his home town of Temecula, Brian is constantly pushing to improve the quality and reputation of wines from this esteemed region of California.