Krutz Family Cellars

Krutz Family Cellars was born in the summer of 2003 in Monterey County, California with the idea of producing 60 or so cases of built-by-hand (and feet) wine for family and friends. What we did know was how many cases we were going to make that year; what we didn’t know is where it would take us. After growing each year and moving a couple times, the winery and tasting room has settled in Santa Rosa, California. Since Krutz Family Cellars’ conception, there has been one constant which is first and foremost, one that defines us, and that is a sensational portfolio of wines that are true to varietal character, vineyard fingerprint, with individual style, and un-surpassed quality you can taste. In just a few short years, Patrick has been able to identify grapes from some of the most prestigious vineyards in California. Once the grapes are in the winery we guide the wine with a light hand, and the end result is a wine that speaks for itself.

Although Krutz Family Cellars was founded by an army and family of one (Patrick), it has just recently truly grown into its ‘full’ business name. The ’03-’07 vintages were crafted entirely by Patrick. Youngest brother Cole came on the scene in 2007. Cole is our chief cellar rat and is currently enrolling in a Wine MBA curriculum at Sonoma State College. Also new to the family is Rebecca Kuchar Krutz. She and Patrick met each other in Napa Valley in the summer of 2007 and since have been doing their share of adding to the Krutz gene pool with Patrick II and a daughter expected in June. When the business was founded, the word “Family” was included due to Patrick’s tight ties with his parents and brothers, but now it certainly encompasses an even bigger and broader meaning. After all, anyone who enjoys a bottle of Krutz Family Cellars is part of our extended family!

The Magnolia flower, state flower of Mississippi, is a symbol of our southern roots and way of life. It’s been said, “One can’t get to where they are going without knowing where they’ve been.” We at Krutz Family Cellars take pride of where we’re from and where we are aiming to go. Some of the virtues and ways of life that were instilled in us growing up in the south are well evident today in our business, our personal life, and our wines. These same virtues and values that we will no doubt work to pass to our children too. Our wines are true, honest, and fun, just as the folks who build them.