Independent & Family-Owned
Crafted by the hands that farm the land.
Small-Lot Production
Under 5,000 cases per year.
Hospitality from the heart
Guests treated like friends, not customers.
Why It Matters
Because big brands sell wine.
Verified Micro-Producers share who they are.
Because visitors aren’t looking for more tasting rooms.
They’re looking for meaning, connection, and authenticity.
Because small, family-run agricultural businesses deserve a place where small is not lesser — it’s legendary.
The Verified Micro-Producer (VMP) Guild exists
to protect and elevate something no marketing department can manufacture:
authentic wine experiences rooted in family, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality.
Verified Micro-Producers are not defined by scale or spectacle.
They are defined by who they are.
Every bottle, every visit, every conversation reflects a family’s livelihood, land, and legacy — shared across a table, not behind a counter.
What the VMP Seal Means
The VMP designation is inspired by historic European guilds and origin systems — not as a copy, but as a modern California expression of the same ideals:
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Independent, family ownership
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Small-lot production under 5,000 cases
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Direct connection with the grower, winemaker, or owner
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Hospitality that feels like entering someone’s home
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Sustainable, responsible stewardship of land
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Experiences that cannot be replicated at scale
When you see the VMP seal, you know exactly what you’re walking into — and who you’ll meet.
