Smiling Dogs Ranch

To  be in the presence of Scott Simkover is to be in the presence of an Artist. He is truly a creator, involved in every aspect of the wine-making process "from grape to glass" as he charmingly puts it. Wine by wine, he is achieving his goal to make high-quality small batch wines "accessible".

He uses a combination of innovative techniques & a respect for the land & for the vine to create a master method for making award-winning wines. He uses renewable energy to power his winery & holds fast to sustainable farming practices, even sourcing grapes from other who share the same method of nurturing their vineyards. For ten years, he has created over 20 wines, featuring a variety of styles & creative blends. To taste these wines, is to taste a masterpiece of creativity & originality.