Ceja Vineyards

Her contributions to the wine industry were recognized on March 15, 2005, when she was named "Woman of the Year" by the California Legislature [citation needed].

In 1983, Pedro and Amelia partnered with Armando, Pablo, and Juanita to buy their first parcel of land in Carneros, California, thus founding Ceja Vineyards.

The Ceja family bought its first 15 acres (61,000 m2) of vineyards in 1983, cobbling together $400,000 in cash and loans for land in carneros, the hill country 40 miles (64 km) north of San Francisco.

The Carneros Region’s moderate climate is created by fog, moist air, and cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean.

Protected from harsh weather by the Coastal Range, Carneros summer days are warm with cool nights and winters are mild.

Some of the clients are: Carneros Creek, Benzinger, Rombauer, Beringer, Mumm, Domaine Chandon, Gustavo Thrace and Dutch Henry.