Steve Welch, Winegrape Grower
Steve is the third great grandson of local 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 passion is 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 Vineyards and as an award-winning winemaker, entrepreneur, and industry operations expert. 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 Vineyards and as an award-winning winemaker, entrepreneur, and industry operations expert. 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 the 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 the downtown tasting room. In addition, his expertise in winemaking and viticulture make him an invaluable asset to the William Welch Wines team.
Genene Welch, Financial 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, 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 his land grant, 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 his land grant, Rancho Las Juntas.