Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards

Name

Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards

Legal name

Acquiesce Vineyards

Website

https://acquiescevineyards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery / Estate Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Estate grown wines
• Rhone-style white wines
• Rose wines
• Sparkling wines
• Wine club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Acampo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Estate wines sold directly to consumers through online shop and tasting room. Includes varietals like Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Bourboulenc, Grenache Gris, and blends (Belle Blanc, Ingénue, Sirens, Lucinda) plus sparkling wines.
2. Wine Club Membership: Membership program featuring 6 bottles per shipment, 2 shipments per year, approximately $190 per shipment. Benefits include 20% discount on all wines, free elevated tastings for up to 4 guests 4 times per year ($320 value), first dibs on new releases, discounts on special events, and access to limited library wines.
3. Tasting Room Experiences: Elevated Tasting Experience priced at $20 per person, free for wine club members. Includes flight of 4 award-winning wines paired with artfully curated savory bites.
4. Events and Private Functions: Special events including winemaker dinners, farm-to-fork dinners, vineyard tours, seasonal release parties, and participation in wine festivals. Events like Grenache Blanc & Smash Burgers, The Taste at Vineyard Preservation Trust, and Farm to Fork Dinner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards produces and sells estate-grown Rhône-style white and rosé wines from an 18-acre vineyard in Lodi's Mokelumne River AVA. The winery crafts small-lot wines exclusively from French Rhône varietals (Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Bourboulenc, Grenache Gris) using stainless-steel fermentation with no barrel aging, and sells them through its estate tasting room, online shop, and wine club subscription.

Product overview

Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards is a single-estate winery exclusively dedicated to Rhône-style white and rosé wines, the only operation of its kind in California. Their portfolio comprises 16+ estate-grown Rhône varietals including Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Bourboulenc, Grenache Gris, and Cinsaut, complemented by proprietary blends (Belle Blanc, Ingénue, Sirens, Lucinda, Jolie), méthode champenoise sparkling wines, and occasional red outliers. All grapes are estate-grown in their 18-acre Mokelumne River AVA vineyard, whole-cluster pressed, and fermented in stainless steel. The winery supplements direct sales with a wine club membership (6 bottles, 2x/year, $190 avg. shipment) and an elevated tasting experience ($20/person with food pairings).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grenache Blanc Estate-grown Rhône-style white wine known for medium body and balance, crafted from French clones sourced from Château de Beaucastel.
• Picpoul Blanc Crisp, bright Rhône-style white wine with citrus and saline minerality, ideal for seafood pairings.
• Roussanne Rich, full-bodied Rhône white with honeyed texture and aging potential of 10+ years.
• Viognier Aromatic Rhône white with honeysuckle, candied ginger, peach notes, and briny ocean-spray finish.
• Clairette Blanche Light, refreshing Rhône white variety with delicate floral and citrus characteristics.
• Bourboulenc

Quantifiable outcome

• Best of Show White at California State Fair 2026 with 2025 Grenache Blanc (99 pts, Double Gold)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Round Valley RanchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVineyard management team that executes every detail to Acquiesce's high standards. Vine husbandry is described as backbreaking work crucial to producing award-winning wines. Round Valley Ranches is referenced as a key partner in the regenerative farming journey.
• Lodi Appellation Inclusion Collective (LAIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Rodney Tipton in 2020 with other progressive Lodi wineries and industry members. Goal is to increase diversity in the Lodi wine region and the industry at large. Featured in Forbes article as early leader in wine industry diversity efforts.
• San Joaquin A+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of educators, business leaders, and philanthropists committed to expanding access to meaningful learning experiences and career pathways for students in San Joaquin County. Acquiesce partnered with them for an intern program exposing local high school students to the wine industry.
• Mimi Casteel (Regenerative Farming Advisor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon regenerative farming leader who provided guidance and confidence to Christina Lopez for pursuing regenerative practices at Acquiesce. Credited with helping the team believe they could set themselves ahead in soil-first winegrowing.
• LangeTwins Family Winery and VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPursuing regenerative techniques on a much larger scale than Acquiesce. Christina Lopez credited LangeTwins as an example of regenerative farming being done in the region.
• Shauna and Jake (In-house Chefs)coreOthersShauna and husband Jake are the new in-house chefs creating pairings for tasting experiences. They bring an out-of-the-box approach from 15 years in San Francisco restaurants, making everything from scratch to elevate wine pairings.
• Honest Acre FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm partner providing produce for the Farm to Fork Dinner event at Acquiesce courtyard, showcasing farm-to-table experiences.
• Field BlendsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel company offering trips included in organizations Acquiesce supports, helping connect wine experiences with broader tourism.
• Improve Your TomorrowminorOthersOrganization supported by Acquiesce as part of vision for civil liberties, equality, and human rights issues.
• The Roots FundminorOthersWine education and scholarship organization for underrepresented communities in wine, supported by Acquiesce.
• Lodi Boys & Girls ClubminorOthersLocal youth organization supported by Acquiesce through donations and community involvement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Direct peers

• Tablas Creek Vineyard: Paso Robles estate jointly operated with Château de Beaucastel — the same French source that supplied Acquiesce's clones — and a leading U.S. producer of Rhône-style wines including whites and rosés.
• Epoch Estate Wines: Paso Robles Rhône-style specialist with strong DTC and wine club model; similarly small-lot, premium, Rhône-focused portfolio.
• Qupe Wine Cellars: Santa Ynez Valley producer focused almost exclusively on Rhône-style wines including Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Syrah — closely aligned varietal strategy to Acquiesce.
• Bokisch Vineyards: Lodi-based producer with Iberian and Rhône-style varietals including Garnacha and Albariño; directly comparable Lodi location and Mediterranean-varietal focus.
• L'Aventure Winery: Boutique Paso Robles Rhône-style estate with high-end pricing and award-winning Syrah/Grenache-based wines; analogous premium small-lot positioning.
• Bonny Doon Vineyard: Iconic California Rhône-style pioneer founded by Randall Grahm, with deep portfolio of Rhône varietals including whites and rosés; comparable as a category-defining Rhône specialist.
• Law Estate Wines: Paso Robles boutique Rhône-only estate with strong DTC and wine club mechanics; very comparable operating model to Acquiesce despite geographic difference.
• Stolpman Vineyards: Ballard Canyon Rhône specialist focused on Syrah, Roussanne, and Grenache with strong regenerative and dry-farming story — analogous boutique Rhône portfolio and sustainability narrative.

Broad incumbents

• Ridge Vineyards: Iconic California producer long associated with field-blend Rhône and Zinfandel styles; broader portfolio and far larger scale, but shares the estate-grown Rhône tradition.

Regional players

• LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards: Major Lodi winegrower that Acquiesce's winemaker Christina Lopez credits as a regional regenerative-farming peer; comparable geography but very different scale and varietal mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AcquiesceWinery
• Instagraminstagram.com/acquiescewinery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acquiesce-winery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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