Robyn Hart: Ambyth Estate

Salinan land – Paso Robles, California

https://www.ambythestate.com, @ambythestate

AmByth Estate is a small, family-owned and operated vineyard, winery, and farm. In 2006, we became Paso Robles' first Biodynamic certified vineyard and still remain the only Biodynamic certified winery in Paso Robles.
We utilize the Biodynamic method of farming to enhance our observations of nature, and use these intimate insights as tools that allow our 17 acres of vineyards to express their true character through the grapes it produces. We want our grapes to be as unique to AmByth Estate as your thumbprint is to you.
We are Natural Winemakers: we let the grapes express themselves into wine without the aid of additives, adjustments or enhancements. The wines are made with native yeasts, they are foot stomped, they are aged and bottled without any added sulfites. Some are aged in barrel or Vitrified Clay Eggs, others are beautifully aged in Terra Cotta Amphoras. They are Pure. They are Alive. They are Fresh.

Social Justice and Environmental Restoration Statement
At AmByth Estate we believe in nurturing and caring for the land and cultivating diversity in the environments in which we steward. The first being the land we have. We choose to maintain our land in a way which, will allow future generations to be able to farm as well. We choose to use livestock in place of synthetic fertilizers, and we ensure they live free of harm or stress. Livestock on the land creates a diverse and rich biology in the soil which in turn feeds the plants we grow. The second being our community. Our prerequisites are simple; have the drive and passion to care for the land and make an honest product as we do. We offer housing and food grown and raised on the land in which we all work. Being small, we work together and give equal opportunities for growth while nurturing a safe environment to find what part of our industry one will blossom.