Kistler Vineyards

Mark Bixler, who has a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley ran the business and sales side of the winery as well as helping in the lab.

In 2008, Kistler sold his majority stake in the company to the owner of Durell Vineyard, Bill Price.

That plan came to fruition at the end of 2017 with Jason now overseeing all production, farming, and day-to-day business.

In 2014, Kistler opened its very first tasting facility at its Trenton Roadhouse property - a 60 acre vineyard that features a 100+ year old renovated farmhouse and barn.

Like the Chardonnay, the Pinot noir is modeled after the wines of the Burgundy region of France.