Winemaking

Our Philosophy

Intention is our philosophy. Keefe Family Wines prides itself in minimal intervention winemaking. By understanding the biology of the vineyard and chemistry of the winemaking, we harvest each small lot from the vineyard at the best possible moment, dictated by mother nature. We allow and guide the grapes into the wine they were meant to be; allowing the vintage and the vineyard to speak through each bottle. A unique adventure in every bottle, just like in each of you, our customers. A way to connect with nature, place, and family in a simple sip of wine.

We bring intention into every vineyard we source from, every small lot of wine we create, and how we share it with you. Like many other pioneers in the industry, we take pride in our wine lovers being able to know any and all things about the product they are consuming.

Any questions, technical or not, can be sent our way and we would be happy to share information and have discussions

Meet the Winemaker

Winemaker: Seatchle

Our Winemaker, Seatchle, got his start doing research on Biodiesel fuel under a Department Of Energy (DOE) grant in Illinois (and yes Seatchle is an alias). After leaving and graduating from Northern Illinois University with a Degree in Biology and Chemistry he began work in the metals industry assisting manufacturers with their temperature control. After drinking a very specific bottle of Barbaresco and finding his ever growing passion for wine to be one that could not be ignored, he took only what fit in his car and went west to pursue his passion, wine. After his start at Patz & Hall, Seatchle worked in Organic Vineyards and with a multitude of varietals from many California AVAs over the years. Our winemaker has shown commitment to the history and science of winemaking.

"Great wine is made by not sacrificing morals at any step along the way" - Seatchle

Seatchle at the coast on an adventure