About
McLeod Cellars is a boutique winery established in 2022 in Paso Robles, CA, specializing in hand-crafted wines from premium vineyards on the California central coast. Winemaker Thomas Cherry emphasizes sustainable and regenerative grape growing paired with minimalistic winemaking to reflect the unique terroir. Their portfolio includes aromatic rosé, Grenache, blends like Terra Rouge, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel.
Hand-crafted boutique wines from California central coast
Sustainable and regenerative grape growing
Minimalistic winemaking
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What They Make
2022 Rose of Mourvèdre
Aromatic profile featuring strawberry, watermelon, and a hint of rose petal. Orange blossom, clove, lemongrass and ginger.
2022 Grenache
Intense aromas of raspberry, white pepper, and Mediterranean herbs. Flavors of ripe cherry, pomegranate, and a hint of citrus.
2022 Terra Rouge
Blackberry, black cherry, and plum complimented by hints of pepper and leather along with smoked meats, cardamom, and forest floor.
2022 Petite Sirah
Spicy and earth characters with dark berries and clove. Rich and fruit-forward and powerful with woodsmoke, with fine grained tannins.
2022 Zinfandel
A bright fresh nose of cranberry, ripe plum, and black tea. Flavors of red cherry, cigar box, star anise, and dark chocolate, with a velvety finish.
Upcoming Events
Winemaker Dinner
Winemaker Thomas Cherry hosts dinner parties with wines and tasting experience. Email for info.
Latest News
Tasting Room in the works. Sign up for mailing list for updates.