In this episode of Pour Temecula, we sit down with Ryan and Katie Shumacher, the passionate husband-and-wife duo behind Shumacher Wines, a boutique wine business focused on quality grapes and winemaking. They share how their love of wine grew into a bold decision to launch a label without first establishing an estate vineyard, instead sourcing fruit from premier regions across California. We dive into how they define their brand identity, the careful process of selecting vineyard and winemaking partners, and the hands-on role they play in shaping each bottle. Along the way, they open up about the challenges of the custom crush model, the excitement of winning Platinum at the Critics Challenge for their 2023 Sonoma Valley Sangiovese, and what’s next for their growing portfolio. From intimate dinners to building a community of wine lovers, Ryan and Katie show us that boutique wine isn’t just about the glass, it’s about passion, connection, and vision. Cheers!

Join Ryan and Katie for an upcoming event at Two Travelers in Temecula: https://twotravelerswinebar.com/upcoming-events/

What we tasted in this episode:

• 2023 Lost Ranch Winery Nero d'Avola, Temecula Valley (https://www.lostranchwinery.com/products/2023-nero-d-avola)
• 2020 Feudo Maccari Nero d'Avola Saia, Sicily

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