Our Story

We are Hillary and Anthony Yount. When we started working in Paso Robles 20 years ago, white wines were an afterthought for most wineries. Something they produced in tiny quantities for the few tasters who didn’t want the robust reds the region was quickly becoming known for. Given our proliferation of Calcareous soils, cool overnight low temperatures, and impossibly steep hillsides, it seemed to us that white wines should be Paso’s flagship.

Inspired by regions that share many of those same qualities — Chablis, Wachau, and Chateauneuf du Pape — we sought out exceptional sites farmed by incredible stewards to launch Kinero Cellars in 2008.

Since then, we’ve slowly built a portfolio of vineyards that will make you rethink what you know about California wines. By combining long-term partnerships with generational winegrowers, vineyard-first winemaking, and a whole lot of elbow grease, we produce singular wines of elegance, purity, and energy.