El Viñero is dedicated to showcasing the craftsmanship of our winegrowers and the unique terroir of the vineyards we source from. Our founder, Jordan Crabtree, serves as both our winegrower and winemaker. He often jests that ‘winemakers always get all the glory,’ but acknowledges that the quality of our wines is ultimately rooted in the exceptional fruit they are crafted from and the expressive character of the vineyard sites. As winegrowers, our focus is on nurturing the crop to allow the site to fully express itself through the harvested fruit, while being a good steward of the land. In the winery, we employ a minimalistic approach, intervening as little as possible to let the wines reveal their true nature. Temperature control, press decisions, barrel selection, and blending are key points where we carefully influence the outcome. Jordan believes that overseeing the wine from vine to bottle is essential for presenting our wines authentically.