MAHA Estate | Villa Creek Cellars

Wines of fruit, earth & soul from our Regenerative Organic & Biodynamic MAHA Estate.

  • About
  • Vineyard Details
  • Varieties Grown
  • Press & Accolades
  • About
    Experience elegant, authentic wines crafted by the Cherry family at their certified Regenerative Organic and Biodynamic estate on the west side of Paso Robles. Consistently recognized among the region’s top wineries, MAHA Estate and Villa Creek Cellars offers a relaxed yet intimate tasting experience, showcasing our acclaimed Rhône-style wines made from grapes grown on nearby hillside vineyards.
    Since 2001, we’ve sourced Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre from some of the most respected organically farmed vineyards on the west side. In 2015, our MAHA Estate Vineyard earned both Demeter Biodynamic® and CCOF Organic certifications. Our production facility followed, receiving Demeter certification in 2019 and CCOF certification in 2021. In December 2022, we proudly achieved Regenerative Organic Certified® status.
    Our tasting room and winery sit at the heart of the MAHA Estate—a living expression of our commitment to sustainable farming, thoughtful stewardship, and world-class winemaking.
  • Vineyard Details
    • Just 8 miles west of Paso Robles, we were drawn to this 60-acre gem in 2003. Its dramatic south- and west-facing slopes rise to 1,800 feet, offering sweeping views of the coastal range. Today, the MAHA Estate is Demeter Biodynamic®, CCOF Organic, and Regenerative Organic Certified®.
    • First Date Planted: 2012
    • Last Date Planted: 2013
    • Row Orientations: south facing
    • Row Spacings: 5 X 9
    • Trellis Type: head pruned
    • Rootstock: 110 R, 1103 P
    • Irrigated/Dry Farmed: dry farmed and drip assisted
    • Soil Types: salicious shale, limestone, linne, calodo
    • Slope Description: steep slopes
    • Aspect: mostly south facing
    • Harvest Method: hand harvested
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  • Varieties Grown
    • Grenache Blanc | 6 acres

    • Carignane | 1.5 acres

    • Mourvèdre | 1.5 acres

    • Syrah Noir | 2 acres

    • Petite Sirah | 1 acres

    • Roussanne | 2.5 acres

    • Clairette Blanche | 1 acres

  • Press & Accolades

    Press

    • Jan 2019 | 6 of the Best Wineries in Paso Robles
    • Jan 2019 | The 52 California Wineries You Need to Visit in 2019
    • Jan 2019 | The Enthusiast Top 100 of 2018