The term artisan wine evokes a particular romantic notion. It reassures us that the wine was made with extra care by people committed to their craft. Artisan wines often come from smaller producers in limited quantities. They have traditional ties to specific regions, soils and the climate of the local vineyard, and they may even reflect the charm and personality of the grower and winemaker.

However you define artisan wine, my goal is to create a community: a wine-loving space where consumers, wine producers and artisan wineries support one another, with the end goal of offering a truly unique product with fair pricing, exceptional quality and ethical growing practices.

I've been working as a winemaker for over 30 years in France, on my estate in the Loire Valley, and in Chile, arguably two of the best wine-producing countries in the world. I've had the opportunity to talk with many winemakers making exceptional wines, and I've spent decades enjoying their wines and exploring international wine growing. My focus has been on sustainable, planet-loving practices, ethical trade, and largely organic and biodynamic growing.

Winery STEF offers a shared community built on transparency: wine origin, labor and growing practices, and organic options for our customers. For producers, we offer long-term partnerships, fair pricing and collaborative marketing. For wineries, our partnerships help them grow in both quality and volume.

As a Benefit Corporation seeking B Corp certification, Winery STEF balances purpose, product and profit, with just the right splash (or sip) of fun. We don't believe in heavy discounting; we prefer selling directly to you. This model is a win-win: you feel connected to the people who make your wine, and smaller vineyards receive fair market value. That pricing also helps support communities, freeing up funding for local and global non-profits working on climate change and ending world hunger.

Our wine journey began in Oregon, then moved south to California, and will continue across Europe, South America and the rest of the world.

We hope you join us.