Welcome to Westbrook Wine Farm in California's Sierra Nevada Foothills

Located in Madera, California, Westbrook Wine Farm is nestled in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Foothills, close to iconic sites like Yosemite National Park and Bass Lake. This charming winery cultivates a variety of grapes using sustainable and organic farming practices. The winemaking process at Westbrook emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural aromas, flavors, and complexities of the wines to shine through.

Utilizing traditional co-fermentation techniques, Westbrook blends grapes before fermentation, enhancing the depth of their wines.

Meet Ray Krause

Ray Krause's winemaking journey began in 1964 at Roma Winery in Fresno. After serving in the US Army Air Defense Command and gaining experience at Mirassou Family Winery, Ray established Westbrook Wine Farm in 1999, harvesting grapes from his newly planted vineyards. Together with his wife, Tammy, they manage all aspects of the winery, focusing on producing high-quality wines. Tammy plays a key role in blending and bottling, ensuring each bottle reflects their commitment to quality and balance.

Grapes Grown at Westbrook Wine Farm

The vineyards at Westbrook Wine Farm are situated in two locations: Museum and Fait Accompli. The primary grape varieties cultivated include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Carmenere, Petit Verdot, Saint Macaire, and Gross Verdot. These grapes are carefully selected to create exceptional red wines that showcase the elegance of Bordeaux-style blends.

Experiences to book at Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery

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evan link
June 2, 2024
Wow, what an amazing experience! Ray was awesome. I learned more about wine and wine making in one day than the last 20 years. If you are thinking about going - go. If you don't think there are world-class wines in Madera Co. - go It's was some of the best wine I've had along with a great experience. Give yourself a couple of hours and enjoy.
Brickkicker55
September 16, 2024
Boy, what I have been missing! I live about 40 miles from Westbrook, and have only just now discovered this gem. Ray is an amazing crafter of the most delectable wines that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy, as well as having an incredible amount of knowledge and a great sense of humor. If I had just one word to describe my experience, it would be WOW!! My friends and I look forward to visiting again and again.
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Location

Location 49610 House Ranch Road, O'Neals, California 93645, United States

Region

Madera, California, USA

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Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Fortified Wine

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Carmenere
Gross Verdot
Saint Macaire

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Brickkicker55
Reviewed on September 16, 2024

Boy, what I have been missing! I live about 40 miles from Westbrook, and have only just now discovered this gem. Ray is an amazing crafter of the most delectable wines that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy, as well as having an incredible amount of knowledge and a great sense of humor. If I had just one word to describe my experience, it would be WOW!! My friends and I look forward to visiting again and again.

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Peter Thobe
Reviewed on September 1, 2024

My wife and I, had an amazing time during our tasting with Ray. Ray was an absolutely wonderful host, and took the time to explain the history of his vineyards and wines. We enjoyed the time we got to spend talking with him , and enjoying the amazing wines( Particularly the malmsy dearest).

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Dan Fries
Reviewed on August 20, 2024

Best winery experience by far! If I had one word to describe our experience today it would be “wow!” Ray spent time with us sharing stories of each wine that we sampled and was gracious enough to answer all questions that we had. I have been to many wineries in the past but I can honestly say that this was the best overall experience my wife and I have had at a winery. To top it off, the wine that we sampled was nothing short of fantastic. It is no surprise that he has won so many awards for his wines. Do yourself a favor and if you are ever near Westbrook Wine Farm, stop and spend some time with Ray tasting some of the best wine you will have. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality today, Ray! We will see you soon!

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evan link
Reviewed on June 2, 2024

Wow, what an amazing experience! Ray was awesome. I learned more about wine and wine making in one day than the last 20 years. If you are thinking about going - go. If you don't think there are world-class wines in Madera Co. - go It's was some of the best wine I've had along with a great experience. Give yourself a couple of hours and enjoy.

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Louisiana Lopez
Reviewed on April 29, 2021

I had an amazing time with Ray ☺️ , love his hospitality .Ray is very talented and knowledgeable, experienced,knows what he is talking about (wine🍷😉)as far as for the wine goes all his wine is reasonably priced his wine is worth every cent . The wine he has it's own unique taste even for the most delicate of palate's. I LOVED IT GOING BACK SOON!!! NOTE: 👀WESTBROOK IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!!! IF PLANNING TO DO GROUP TASTING MAXIMUM PEOPLE ALLOWED ARE 6 DUE TO COVID

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery

Where is Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery located?

Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery is located in Madera, USA

What type of wines does Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery produce?

Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Fortified Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery?

At Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery, they cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, Gross Verdot, Saint Macaire.

What languages do they speak at the Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery?

At Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery they speak English, Spanish.

Do they produce organic wines at Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery?

No, Westbrook Wine Farm Vineyard and Winery is not an organic wine producer.