Cutruzzola Vineyards

What Cutruzzola Vineyards does

Cutruzzola Vineyards is a privately held, family-owned boutique winery operating from Cambria, California, on California's Central Coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Founded by Francis and Lisa Cutruzzola, the estate — named Riven Rock Vineyard — was planted in 2001 on a 7-acre coastal site located 6.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The vineyard comprises 2 acres of Riesling and 5 acres of Pinot Noir, with the Pinot Noir planted across multiple clones (Pommard 5, 115, 667, 828, 23) on steep south-facing slopes of lean, rocky, marine-origin soils to produce very low yields of concentrated fruit. Local winemaker Stephen Dooley of Stephen Ross Cellars, a U.C. Davis graduate (1977) with international experience across Napa Valley, the Australian outback, and the South African Cape, joined the project in 2009 to direct production.

The portfolio centers on two estate wines — Riven Rock Riesling and Riven Rock Pinot Noir, including a flagship Pinot Noir Gloria — alongside a tasting room experience at 555 Main Street, Cambria. Distribution is almost entirely direct-to-consumer: an appointment-friendly tasting room open Wednesday-Monday 11am-5pm, e-commerce powered by Shopify, and a recurring wine-club subscription managed through ObtainWine. No wholesale or distributor relationships are disclosed, and operating geographies are limited to California. Revenue is supplemented by event income, including the annual Wine for Pines charity festival ($45 general admission), winemaker dinners hosted at Cambria Pines Lodge, and private event rentals with required minimum bottle purchases for larger parties.

Commercially, Cutruzzola positions itself on terroir differentiation — an unusual California cool-climate site for Riesling and Pinot Noir sustained by maritime fog and ocean breezes — and on artisanal, family-owned authenticity. Marketing is conducted through multi-channel touchpoints including tasting-room visits, regional events (Pacific Coast Wine Trail participation), newsletter sign-ups, an active Bluesky presence, and earned media via wine reviews in Wine Enthusiast, PinotFile, and PinotReport. The company has 1-10 employees, no external institutional funding, and a Trade Resources page (tech sheets, accolades, press kit) suggesting potential movement into trade-channel distribution.

Name

Cutruzzola Vineyards

Legal name

Cutruzzola Vineyards

Website

https://cutruzzolavineyards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cutruzzola Vineyards is a family-owned boutique winery in Cambria, California, producing estate Riesling and Pinot Noir from its 7-acre Riven Rock Vineyard for direct-to-consumer sale via a tasting room and online wine club.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Winery

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Wineries (31213)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Estate wine production
• Pinot Noir wines
• Riesling wines
• Wine club membership
• Wine tasting room

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Boutique wines sold directly to consumers through the tasting room and online via ObtainWine platform. Includes Riesling and Pinot Noir varietals from Riven Rock Vineyard.
2. Wine Club Membership: Recurring wine club subscription through ObtainWine platform, providing regular shipments of estate wines to members.
3. Event Revenue: Ticketed events including Wine for Pines festival ($45 general admission), winemaker dinners, and private event rentals generate revenue while building brand awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cutruzzola Vineyards is a family-owned boutique winery that produces estate-grown Riesling and Pinot Noir wines from its 7-acre Riven Rock Vineyard in Cambria, California. The winery sells its wines directly to consumers through an appointment-friendly tasting room in Cambria, an online store powered by Shopify and ObtainWine, a recurring wine club program, and ticketed events such as winemaker dinners and the Wine for Pines festival.

Product overview

Cutruzzola Vineyards is a family-owned boutique winery producing estate-grown Riesling and Pinot Noir from its 7-acre Riven Rock Vineyard in Cambria, California. The portfolio centers on two primary wine products—Riesling (2 acres) and Pinot Noir (5 acres)—with the Pinot Noir Gloria being a flagship single-vineyard offering. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model through its e-commerce store (powered by Shopify) and wine club (via Obtain Wine), complemented by an in-person tasting room experience in Cambria. The wines are crafted by local winemaker Stephen Dooley of Stephen Ross Cellars using multiple Pinot Noir clones and traditional winemaking methods suited to the coastal maritime terroir.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Riven Rock Vineyard Riesling Estate Riesling wine produced from 2 acres of Riesling vines planted at the Riven Rock Vineyard in Cambria, California. Grown on steep south-facing slopes in a cool maritime climate with morning fog and ocean breezes, and sold to individual wine consumers.
• Riven Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir Estate Pinot Noir wine produced from 5 acres of Pinot Noir vines at Riven Rock Vineyard, utilizing multiple clones (Pommard 5, 115, 667, 828, and 23) to develop depth and complexity, sold to individual wine consumers.
• Pinot Noir Gloria Premium single-vineyard Pinot Noir named Gloria produced from the Riven Rock Vineyard estate, recognized across multiple vintages by Wine Enthusiast, PinotFile, and PinotReport. Targeted at discriminating wine consumers and collectors.
• Tasting Room Experience In-person wine tasting experience at the Cambria tasting room located at 555 Main Street, Cambria, CA. Open Wednesday-Monday 11am-5pm, with walk-ins welcome, knowledgeable staff guidance, and dog- and kid-friendly atmosphere for individual visitors and small parties.
• Wine Club Membership Recurring wine club subscription offering regular shipments of Cutruzzola estate wines and exclusive member benefits, with enrollment and management through the Obtain Wine platform for individual wine enthusiasts.
• Wine for Pines Festival Ticketed annual festival held by the winery offering entry and wine tasting; $45 per person for general admission, $15 per person for designated drivers, free admission for kids. 100% of ticket sales benefit Greenspace - The Cambria Land Trust.
• Winemaker Dinner and Private Event Hosting Hosted winemaker dinners and private event experiences at the winery and partner venues, available to small groups with structured minimum purchase requirements for larger parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple positive wine reviews from Wine Enthusiast, PinotFile, and PinotReport for Pinot Noir Gloria and Riesling vintages spanning 2010-2013

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stephen Dooley / Stephen Ross CellarscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Local winemaker Stephen Dooley of Stephen Ross Cellars has served as the winemaker for Cutruzzola Vineyards since 2009. Stephen is a U.C. Davis graduate (1977) with international winemaking experience in Napa Valley, Australian outback, and South African Cape. His expertise in cool-climate winemaking has been instrumental in shaping the Cutruzzola wine style.
• Pacific Coast Wine TrailcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCutruzzola Vineyards is a member of the Pacific Coast Wine Trail, collaborating on regional wine events including the Wine for Pines festival. This partnership provides access to collective marketing efforts, cross-promotional opportunities with eight boutique wineries, and community events that drive tourism to the Central Coast wine region.
• Greenspace - The Cambria Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit land trust partnership for the annual Wine for Pines charity event. Cutruzzola donates 100% of event ticket sales to protect over 50 acres of local forest habitats including Strawberry Canyon. This partnership aligns the winery with environmental conservation while building community goodwill.
• ObtainWinecoreTechnology or IntegrationObtainWine provides the e-commerce platform for Cutruzzola's online wine sales and wine club membership program. The platform handles online reservations, wine club management, and direct-to-consumer order fulfillment.
• Cambria Pines LodgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for Cutruzzola's Winemaker's Dinner events. The partnership enables exclusive dining experiences pairing Cutruzzola wines with the lodge's culinary offerings, creating a premium customer experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Booker Vineyard: Small Paso Robles estate producing intensely-farmed, low-yield Rhône and Bordeaux varietals. Comparable as a boutique, single-estate Paso Robles winery with similar low-volume, premium positioning and DTC tasting experience.
• Talley Vineyards: Arroyo Grande Valley family-owned estate focused on cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from hillside vineyards. Directly comparable as a small, estate-grown Central Coast Pinot Noir specialist with similar DTC and wine club model.
• Cambria Estate Winery: Santa Maria Valley winery specializing in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with multiple single-vineyard bottlings. Closely comparable as a Central Coast Pinot-focused boutique producer with shared tourist geography along the Santa Barbara/SLO wine routes.
• Tablas Creek Vineyard: Westside Paso Robles estate partnership with Château de Beaucastel focused on Rhône varieties. Comparable as an estate-grown, single-vineyard-focused Central Coast producer with a strong DTC and wine club program.
• Epoch Estate Wines: Westside Paso Robles boutique producer making Rhône-style blends from estate vineyards. Comparable as a similarly small estate producer in the broader Paso Robles region with premium DTC focus.
• Laetitia Vineyard & Winery: Arroyo Grande Valley estate producing Pinot Noir and sparkling wines from cool-climate vineyards. Comparable as a similarly-sized estate on the Central Coast with overlapping varietal focus and direct-to-consumer emphasis.
• L'Aventure Winery: Boutique Paso Robles estate known for Rhône-style blends and small-lot estate wines. Comparable as a small premium estate on the Central Coast/Westside Paso Robles side with strong DTC and tasting-room demand.
• Stephen Ross Cellars: Edna Valley boutique winery led by Stephen Dooley, the same winemaker who produces Cutruzzola's wines. Directly comparable small-lot Pinot Noir/Chardonnay producer on the Central Coast with shared winemaking talent and similar DTC approach.

Broad incumbents

• DAOU Vineyards: Large Adelaida District (Westside Paso Robles) estate focused on Cabernet Sauvignon with full hospitality. Comparable as a Central Coast estate with tasting room and DTC channels, but at materially greater scale and broader varietal focus than Cutruzzola.
• Justin Vineyards & Winery: Larger Paso Robles winery with broad Bordeaux-variety portfolio, hospitality program, and restaurant. Comparable as a Paso Robles-based wine business but materially larger and more diversified than the Cutruzzola boutique model.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cutruzzolawine
• Facebookfacebook.com/cutruzzola.vineyards
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cutruzzola-vineyards

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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