Steve Welch, Winegrape Grower
Steve is the third great grandson of William Welch and a sixth generation Californian. Although a civil and structural engineer by profession. as well as a proud UC Berkeley graduate (BS, MS, MBA), his passion belongs to agriculture. Steve meticulously tends to Rancho Las Juntas Vineyard, ensuring the grapes meet the most rigorous standards for William Welch Wines.
Steve is the third great grandson of William Welch and a sixth generation Californian. Although a civil and structural engineer by profession. as well as a proud UC Berkeley graduate (BS, MS, MBA), his passion belongs to agriculture. Steve meticulously tends to Rancho Las Juntas Vineyard, ensuring the grapes meet the most rigorous standards for William Welch Wines.
Montgomery Paulsen, Winemaker
Monty has continued his father's legacy carrying on Pat Paulsen wine and as an award-winning winemaker, entrepreneur, and industry operations expert. Monty has rolled out over 18 varietals in less than three years, garnering over 20 awards. Together, Monty & Steve are passionate about creating the highest quality wines at William Welch Wines.
Monty has continued his father's legacy carrying on Pat Paulsen wine and as an award-winning winemaker, entrepreneur, and industry operations expert. Monty has rolled out over 18 varietals in less than three years, garnering over 20 awards. Together, Monty & Steve are passionate about creating the highest quality wines at William Welch Wines.
Genene Welch, Manager
With a background in agriculture and finance, Genene is excited to be managing William Welch Wines and Rancho Las Juntas Vineyard. Now that William Welch Wines is officially a winery, she is currently working on getting this website up and running for wine sales!
With a background in agriculture and finance, Genene is excited to be managing William Welch Wines and Rancho Las Juntas Vineyard. Now that William Welch Wines is officially a winery, she is currently working on getting this website up and running for wine sales!
Gigi Benson, Designer
As the marketing director at Pat Paulsen Vineyards, Gigi's extensive marketing experience is evident in the label she designed for William Welch Wines, perfectly capturing the Western feel of William Welch and Rancho Las Juntas.
As the marketing director at Pat Paulsen Vineyards, Gigi's extensive marketing experience is evident in the label she designed for William Welch Wines, perfectly capturing the Western feel of William Welch and Rancho Las Juntas.