Kula Vineyards & Winery is located on 18 acres in Templeton's El Pomar District AVA. On the estate, we grow premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah.

The relatively cool, region 11 El Pomar District is ideal for Bordeaux and Rhone varietals, such as those grown at Kula Vineyards. The soils are primarily Linne Calodo, which is a mix of clay, loam and limestone.

The El Pomar District has some of the highest concentrations of calcareous shale fragments in the Paso Robles region, which helps to promote balanced vine growth and encourages the development of wines that showcase crisp acidity, focused fruit, and a notable sense of place.

At Kula Vineyards & Winery, our focus on hand labor is all about giving every grape the care it deserves. By hand-picking in the vineyard, we can select only the best fruit at peak ripeness, avoiding any bruising or damage that can happen with machine harvesting. This personal touch ensures that every cluster we bring in reflects the true character of our land.

Once those grapes reach the winery, we continue the process of mindful selection by hand-sorting each berry. Removing any under-ripe, over-ripe or flawed grapes means only the finest fruit makes it into our small lots. This meticulous approach allows us to showcase the purest flavors, resulting in wines that speak to our region’s unique terroir and the passion we pour into every bottle.

At Kula Vineyards & Winery, our winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention and letting the grapes express their true potential.

We believe that the best wines come not from manipulation, but from patience and care. By allowing our small lots of hand-picked, hand-sorted grapes to mature gracefully, we ensure that each wine reflects the distinct character of the vineyard and the season in which it was grown.

Our role as caretakers is to guide the process, but ultimately, nature dictates the final creation. We trust in the power of the land and its ability to produce wines that are truly a reflection of the Paso Robles terroir. With each harvest, we embrace the uniqueness of the vintage, seeking to craft wines that are true to their origin, with depth and authenticity.

The result is a collection of wines that speak not only to our commitment to sustainable and thoughtful practices, but also to the exceptional quality that comes from nurturing grapes with great care and respect.