History
Villicana Winery is the result of an unsuccessful culinary school. After college, Alex Villicana pursued his love of food and wine by enrolling in a culinary program. When the school failed to open, he turned his attention to wine making. Captivated by this craft Alex began taking viticulture & oenology courses. Enamored by the wine making process, Alex and his wife Monica purchased 72 acres on the west side of Paso Robles and planted their 13 acre vineyard. They commuted each weekend from So. Cal. to Paso Robles to farm their vineyard. Eventually the trip would include a stop in Santa Maria where they made their small lot, craft wines at a cooperative crush facility. By 2000, Alex and Monica were ready to break ground on their own winery. Two years later the couple moved to Paso Robles to work the winery and vineyard full-time. Since April of 2002 Alex and Monica have placed their sole focus on this venture and work the tasting bar in their quaint tasting room.
Specialties
Enjoy both Villicana Winery & Re:Find Distillery in one location! Villicana Winery specializes in producing small lots of concentrated wines that pair beautifully with all things culinary. We personally planted our 13 acre vineyard and continue to farm it with an emphasis on maintaining low yields which translate into unique wines. Our focus is in our vineyard as that is where 90% of the winemaking takes place. Re:Find Distillery is the 1st Craft Distillery in Paso Robles making vodka, cucumber flavored vodka, barrel finished vodka, gin, and liqueurs from premium Paso Robles wine juice. We also craft local whiskies. Stop in for tours, tastings, and purchases.