Steve Welch, Winegrape Grower
Steve is the 3rd great grandson of pioneer, 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 heart 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 is an award-winning winemaker, entrepreneur, and industry operations expert, and has carried on the legacy of his father, comedian Pat Paulsen. Together, Monty & Steve are passionate about creating the highest quality wines at William Welch Wines.
Monty is an award-winning winemaker, entrepreneur, and industry operations expert, and has carried on the legacy of his father, comedian Pat Paulsen. Together, Monty & Steve are passionate about creating the highest quality wines at William Welch Wines.
Robert Avina, Winery Manager
Robert oversees all aspects of the winery, both at our vineyard location and downtown tasting room. In addition, his expertise in winemaking and viticulture make him an invaluable asset to the William Welch Wines team.
Robert oversees all aspects of the winery, both at our vineyard location and downtown tasting room. In addition, his expertise in winemaking and viticulture make him an invaluable asset to the William Welch Wines team.
Genene Welch, Business & Event Planner
Having come from an agricultural family, Genene's favorite place to be is on a tractor. Combined with her background as an investment broker and her love of event planning, she is well-suited to growing the business of Rancho Las Juntas Vineyard and William Welch Wines.
Having come from an agricultural family, Genene's favorite place to be is on a tractor. Combined with her background as an investment broker and her love of event planning, she is well-suited to growing the business of Rancho Las Juntas Vineyard and William Welch Wines.
Gigi Benson, Label Designer
As the marketing director at Pat Paulsen Vineyards, Gigi's extensive design experience is evident in the label she designed for William Welch Wines, perfectly capturing the Western feel of pioneer William Welch and the old map of Rancho Las Juntas.
As the marketing director at Pat Paulsen Vineyards, Gigi's extensive design experience is evident in the label she designed for William Welch Wines, perfectly capturing the Western feel of pioneer William Welch and the old map of Rancho Las Juntas.