The founder of McClean Vineyards grew up on fourteen picturesque acres of Syrah in Paso Robles, surrounded by everything he cherished: the fragrant grapes, the rolling hillsides, the dogs frolicking through the fields, and the stories shared over a glass of wine. He adored every aspect of vineyard life—except for the conventional wine bottles and their traditional labels. At the time, major winemakers both locally and globally adhered to a formulaic approach, featuring estate images, family crests, fences, and pathways to houses. To him, these labels felt monotonous and trapped in tradition.

Determined to represent wine authentically, McClean envisioned a different narrative.

Artisanal. Impactful. Vibrant. Beautiful. Dynamic. Fresh.

Through a combination of screen printing and introspective exploration, McClean found a way to blend his passion for art with his love of fine wine. Once he embarked on this creative journey, he never looked back.

For wine lovers visiting California's wineries, McClean Vineyards offers an exciting and fresh perspective on wine that goes beyond the bottle, celebrating the artistry and vibrancy of each vintage.

Nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains of southeastern Mendocino County, McDowell Valley Vineyards was established in 1970. This vineyard has one of the longest records of continuous wine grape production in California. Syrah and Grenache have been planted on this soil for almost a century, when the Buckman Family made a perfect match in planting Syrah and Grenache vines in the McDowell Valley. It is because of this rich history and distinct growing conditions that in 1982 McDowell Valley obtained one of the earliest BATF viticultural appellations. Today, of the 330 acres of grapes planted in the 500 acre valley, nearly a third are dedicated to Rhône varietals such as Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier.

McHenry Vineyard is a third-generation, family-run estate vineyard and winery located in Bonny Doon, CA. They have been producing wine for over 40 years. The first vineyards were planted in 1970, and the winery was commercially established in 1980. Situated at an elevation of 1,800 feet above the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just north of Santa Cruz, CA, McHenry Vineyard occupies a sandy slope surrounded by redwood forest. Their wines cater to those seeking exquisite small-batch, hand-crafted Pinot Noir made in the Burgundian style.

CZU Fire Update

At this time we are not open to the public, but we will continue to sell wine.

Although we lost our winery facility (built in 1980) in the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in August 2020, our vines are still going strong and we plan to rebuild in the coming years. In the meantime, our wines will be made by the generous and highly capable hands of Ryan Beauregard at Beauregard Vineyards and John Benedetti of Sante Arcangeli Family Wines.

Contact us via email or phone if you would like to order.
Phone: (831) 222-0379
Email: mchenryvineyard@gmail.com