Our viticulture practices include minimal irrigation and reduced crop loads in an effort to maximize varietal character and intensity. To sustain health at the core of the vineyard and soil, we utilize cover crops, compost and beneficial insect habitats. With each vintage, our goal is to make the best wine possible. SummerWood wines are made exclusively from grapes grown on the Westside of Paso Robles, mostly in the Willow Creek and Templeton Gap regions. Here we enjoy ideal soil profiles, abundant sunshine and the Pacific Ocean’s cool afternoon breezes. Paso Robles is characterized by warm, dry days and cool nights. The great variance in temperatures, sometimes fluctuating 50 degrees in a single day, coupled with soil and topographic variations, makes an ideal growing environment, especially for hardier red grape varieties.
For over 56 years, the owners of SummerWood, from Osaka, Japan, have been dedicated to uncompromised quality, with an attention to detail that has earned them a worldwide reputation for excellence.
Since our establishment in 1964, we have been committed to following our corporate philosophy motto, “Giving joy to all our customers by providing them with truly genuine and high-quality products and our friendly hospitality”. In Japan, customer satisfaction is the result of “Omotenashi”.
Omotenashi translates to “hospitality”, but means much more. The word represents a deep-rooted cultural mindset that stems from a traditional tea ceremony first performed by a man named Sen-no Rikyu; it represents wholeheartedly looking after guests so they can relax and enjoy a memorable experience. Our company has always valued the importance of Omotenashi since it was founded over 56 years ago.
