Jim Porter in Northern California. The dream has begun!	Jim Porter in the basement where it all began (1994).
The first vintage	In Santa Maria using a mallet and a strainer to crush and destem.
Jim's birthday present a crusher and destemer.	The operation is expanding. Jim has changed a golf club into a large spoon.
The operation is still expanding. Stacking tables on top of one another increases storage.	Crushing out of the back of Jim's truck.
The juice	The bottling crews
The bottling crews	The bottling crews
Babysitting crew heading up to the house.	Head Haunchos? Yeah right! Joey Barreto and Robin Porter
BBQ Crew-Tony and Alfonso	A blind wine tasting with the Barreto's and Callison's.
Paso Robles Mid State Fair Ribbons. Jim won Silver and Gold.	Syrah vines at Premiere Coastal Vineyards.
Syrah grapes on the vine.	2003 Syrah crush.
George and Jim crushing Syrah grapes.	Checking the yields!
The Conference	The Porter kids favorite wine making step..."The Witches Brew!" Cooling the temperature with dry ice.
Lisa Draper and Karen Hermreck Stompin' the grapes!	William and James, Also known as Bill and Jim pouring wine at the Back Door Bistro.
Pinot Noir from Gary Ranch Vineyards	Rigali and Porter children stomping grapes.
Bill, Richard, Howard and Bill drinking a glass of chardonnay	Dinner on the Vine guests enjoying a BBQ dinner
Senator Abel Maldonado and Jim talking about Pinot Noir	Soloman Creek
Cold-stabilizing white wine	Stomping grapes
Bill's 3 girls and 3 grand children stomping	THE NEW PRESS!
Jim - Master Mixologist	Crushing and pressing at the same time
Jim doing daily punch downs	Fess Parkers Wine Center