winery

The Paring

United States of America

Philosophy

Matt Dees approaches winemaking grounded in vineyard observation and soil science, crafting wines with precision and untethered experimentation. The Paring explores diverse styles through blending, site selection, and the pursuit of structure, acidity, and textural balance across California's coastal terroirs.

Reputation

The Paring emerged in 2006 as a deliberately unbounded exploration under winemaker Matt Dees, the soil scientist and California vintner who had established himself at Jonata and The Hilt. The label captures vineyard blocks too young or stylistically orphaned from its sister estates, transmuting constraint into liberation.

AllocationMultiple sources confirm 2006 founding and Stan Kroenke's current ownership; Matt Dees' role as winemaker since first vintage corroborated across sources (though one WineRelease listing credits Dees as founder). Production volume (15,000-16,000 cases per annum per PaperCity, 2020) converted to bottles ≈180,000. Farming practice, specific vineyard acreage, and certified certifications not disclosed in sources. US importer and distributors not explicitly named; wines sold through major retailers (Wine.com, direct distribution channels). No UK or Japan importer identified. Website confirmed and active. Signature wines identified from multiple consistent source references. Cross-producer parallels established via Kroenke ownership and Andy Erickson's early consulting role.

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