Kieran Robinson, winemaker and co-owner of Kieran Robinson Wines, started his journey in the finger lakes of Upstate New York while attending Ithaca College. Working at small production wineries that specialized in Alsacienne white, Kieran realized his passion for wine. Upon returning to his roots after college at Ithaca, Kieran had the opportunity to experience the challenges of making wine in a nontraditional wine region-the Philadelphia countryside.
With a thirst for knowledge and strong fervor for winemaking, Kieran moved to the Northern Rhone region of France. Working for Domaine Pierre Gaillard gave Kieran the appreciation for the deep rooted French viticulture and winemaking philosophies.
After work was finished in Cote Rotie, Kieran and wife/co-owner Kristie decided to move to Napa Valley to expand their winemaking knowledge. After his tenure at Cakebread Cellars, he moved to Sonoma to work under the tutelage of Paul Hobbs. After working at Jericho Canyon Vineyard with Aaron Pott and Michel Rolland, Kieran began his own label Kieran Robinson Wines, who produced its sixth vintage this harvest and added a Viognier to the label's portfolio.
