Tag: winemaker Ryan Deovlet

Nestled against the northern flank of the Santa Ynez Mountains in California, and just south of the Santa Ynez River, Refugio (rey-FOO-he-o) Ranch is a splendid, rustic 415-acre estate dotted with oak trees and 26 strategically planted vineyard acres. Owners Kevin and Niki Gleason and their family planted the vineyard and remain its careful shepherds as they sustainably farm the grapes in blocks, and at harvest, pick them by hand in the cool of the night.

The Gleasons are extremely grateful for the expert knowledge of vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano (they call him the Grape Whisperer)