Ancient Peaks is a family-owned estate winery specializing in wines from Margarita Vineyard in Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast.  Ancient Peaks represents the shared vision of three longtime local winegrowing and ranching families—the Filipponis, Rossis and Wittstroms. Two generations are actively involved in the winery’s daily operations, all dedicated to producing extraordinary wines from Margarita Vineyard. 

Margarita Vineyard stands alone as the southernmost vineyard in Paso Robles, nestled into the rugged Santa Lucia Mountain Range just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Margarita Ranch AVA. The vineyard spans five distinct soil types and enjoys one of the coolest growing environments in Paso Robles, resulting in complex wines with a vivid sense of place. Margarita Vineyard is SIP (Sustainability in Practice) Certified. 

The Ancient Peaks Tasting Room & Café is located in Santa Margarita, California. Ancient Peaks wines have earned widespread critical acclaim and are distributed in 44 states as well as in international markets.

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Ancient Peaks Winery

Ancient Peaks Winery's headquarters in Santa Margarita, CA, United States

Doug Filipponi

Laura Taffe-Balderelli

Stephanie Metzler

Melodee Crank

Mike Sinor

Barry J. White

The Brand and Sales Team at Ancient Peaks Winery is responsible for promoting and selling the winery's acclaimed wines on a national and international scale. This team works to enhance brand visibility through strategic marketing efforts, manages key sales territories, fosters relationships with distributors and retailers, and acts as brand ambassadors at events and tastings. Their goal is to effectively communicate the unique qualities of Margarita Vineyard wines to diverse markets, increasing brand recognition and expanding distribution.

Brand and Sales Team

The Management Team at Ancient Peaks Winery consists of key members such as the Hospitality Manager, Event Managers at Oyster Ridge, Wine Club Manager, and Guest Services Manager. This team oversees all operational aspects of the winery’s hospitality and guest services, including organizing events at Oyster Ridge, managing the wine club, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. They work collaboratively to enhance and maintain the winery's reputation for excellence and sustainability, while also driving growth and customer satisfaction.

Management Team

The Leadership Team at Ancient Peaks Winery is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and overall vision of the company. This includes overseeing business development, sales, and marketing efforts to ensure continued growth and exposure of Ancient Peaks wines in both domestic and international markets. The team also ensures that the winery upholds its commitment to sustainability and excellence in winemaking, while fostering the collaborative spirit of the founding families.

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Ancient Peaks Winery

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