Life is a sensual experience, an adventure to be enjoyed. Winemaking is my contribution to the adventure, creating beauty from raw elements. Monster reds are my passion, and my travels have led me far and wide in pursuit of the red beast Zinfandel.

The vision of the Four Vines project is to create powerful and stylish wines from the finest Zinfandel regions anywhere: Paso Robles, Sonoma, Napa and Amador. I sought out eclectic old vine vineyards and began to craft wines which express the unique characteristics of each appellation’s soil, water and sky…the very flavor that terroir imparts to a glass of wine.

From earth and sky to barrel and glass, my reward is to watch someone swirl, sip and react; to witness the impact of sensual flavors, savored textures, captured magic. A glass of Four Vines that brings a sigh and a lingering smile makes all of my efforts worthwhile.

Christian Tietje, Winemaker