White Wines. Limestone Soils. Old Vines.

When we started working in Paso Robles 20 years ago, white wines were an afterthought for most wineries. Something they produced in tiny quantities for the few tasters who didn’t want the robust reds the region was quickly becoming known for. Given our proliferation of Calcareous soils, cool overnight low temperatures, and impossibly steep hillsides, it seemed to us that white wines should be Paso’s flagship.Inspired by regions that share many of those same qualities — Chablis, Wachau, and Chateauneuf du Pape — we sought out exceptional sites farmed by incredible stewards to launch Kinero Cellars in 2008.

We were fortunate to start with Roussanne from the famed James BerryVineyard, which is like launching a wine label at 23 years old by making Le Clos. Since then, we’ve slowly built a portfolio of vineyards that will make you rethink what you know about California wines. By combining long-term partnerships with generational winegrowers, vineyard-first winemaking, and a whole lot of elbow grease, we produce singular wines of elegance, purity, and energy.

Rustler

2024 James Berry Roussanne

Explosive aromas of honeydew, toasted brioche, beeswax, oyster shell, and just a hint of apple-infused shisha introduce this profound white wine. It is quickly focused with elegant acidity and a finish that lasts for over a minute.

In Vain

2024 Old Vine white Blend

Aromas of pineapple, peach, jasmine, and chaparral. Polished and complex flavors of apricot, caramel, orange zest, and roasted pistachio burst on the mid-palate. The finish is dapper with a silky mouthfeel and precise acidity that keeps you salivating for more.

MacBride

2023 Macbride vineyard Chardonnay

Opens with a savory bouquet of white miso, flint, and tuberose, juxtaposed by beautiful fruit notes of lemon peel, Asian pear, and peach pit. The palate opens generously, with just the right amount of richness paired with minerality.