Halter Ranch

A 2,700-acre nature estate dedicated to land, art, and producing terroir-driven wine.

  • About
  • Wines Produced
  • Events
  • Press & Accolades
  • About
    Set along the westernmost boundaries of Paso Robles, California, Halter Ranch is a 2,700-acre nature estate nestled in the wild Santa Lucia Mountain Range. Established by Swiss entrepreneur and conservationist Hansjörg Wyss as a tribute to his mother, Alice, the estate features 256 acres of organically farmed vineyards, producing terroir-driven Rhône and Bordeaux-style wines like Grenache Blanc, Syrah, and the flagship Estate Reserve, Ancestor. Rooted in nature and crafted with care, Halter Ranch is dedicated to exceptional, timeless wines and sustainable practices, overseen by winemaker Kevin Sass.

    Winner of the Environment Award, California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.
  • Wines Produced
    Alicante Bouschet
    Bordeaux-Style Blend
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    Carignane
    Dessert
    Grenache
    Grenache Blanc
    Malbec
    Mourvèdre
    Other
    Petit Verdot
    Petite Sirah
    Picpoul Blanc
    Port-Style
    Red Blend
    Red Rhône-Style Blend
    Rosé
    Sauvignon Blanc
    Sparkling
    Syrah
    Tannat
    Tempranillo
    Vermentino
    Viognier
    White Rhône-Style Blend
  • Events

    Library Madness with Winemaker Kevin Sass

    Fri | Sep 4, 2026
    Beat the last of summer’s heat during our Library Madness event! Join Kevin Sass and his winemaking team during a stroll through our caves, tasting delicious Halter Ranch wines, including a few vintages... View Event Details >

    Live Music: Speaking of Roses at Halter Ranch

    Sun | Sep 6, 2026
    Enjoy live music, wine tasting, and lunch at Restaurant Alice. The Halter Ranch Estate tasting room is open daily from 10:30AM–5:00PM, with lunch served from 11:00AM–3:30PM. View Event Details >

    Summer Concert Series: Irene Cathaway

    Sun | Sep 13, 2026
    What better way to spend a summer afternoon than with the amazing talents of local legends and Halter Ranch BBQ and delicious wines! Please join us from 12pm-3pm to kick back on the Member Garden lawn... View Event Details >

    Live Music: Dorian Michael at Halter Ranch

    Sun | Sep 20, 2026
    Enjoy live music, wine tasting, and lunch at Restaurant Alice. The Halter Ranch Estate tasting room is open daily from 10:30AM–5:00PM, with lunch served from 11:00AM–3:30PM. View Event Details >

    Live Music: Emily Smith at Halter Ranch

    Sun | Sep 27, 2026
    Enjoy live music, wine tasting, and lunch at Restaurant Alice. The Halter Ranch Estate tasting room is open daily from 10:30AM–5:00PM, with lunch served from 11:00AM–3:30PM. View Event Details >

    Live Music: Dorian Michael at Halter Ranch

    Sun | Oct 4, 2026
    Enjoy live music, wine tasting, and lunch at Restaurant Alice. The Halter Ranch Estate tasting room is open daily from 10:30AM–5:00PM, with lunch served from 11:00AM–3:30PM. View Event Details >
  • Press & Accolades

    Press

    Accolades

    • 2017 International Award of Excellence in Sustainable Winegrowing, Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT®), Jan 2017, Gold Medal
    • 2016 Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards, California Green Medal, Jun 2016, Green Medal (Environment)