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
Having come from an agricultural family, Genene's favorite place to be is on a tractor. Combined with her background in finance, she is well-suited to managing 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 in finance, she is well-suited to managing Rancho Las Juntas Vineyard and William Welch Wines.
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.