Celebrating 10 years of Cavaletti

Southern California wine

Looking Back, Pouring Forward

As we welcome 2026, we at Cavaletti Vineyards are filled with gratitude and pride. This past year marked our 10th year in business, and it has been one of the most meaningful yet—filled with recognition, growth, and deeper roots within our Ventura County community and the greater Southern California wine landscape.

A Standout Year in Southern California Wine

In 2025, Cavaletti Vineyards was honored by Wine Enthusiast as a standout producer in their guide to the Best Southern California Wines. This recognition placed our small, Moorpark-based winery alongside some of the most respected names in the state and validated our belief in the potential of Ventura County terroir.

We also contributed to the broader narrative of the Los Angeles wine renaissance, as featured in Rediscover Southern California Wine, helping spotlight the innovation and resilience of regional vintners working just beyond the spotlight of more traditional wine regions.

Wines That Defined the Year

Several of our 2025 releases earned outstanding critical acclaim, reflecting the strength of our vineyards and the vision of winemaker Patrick Kelley:

  • Lopez Vineyard Zinfandel – 93 points (Wine Enthusiast) - Buy Now
    A powerful expression of historic vineyard fruit with bold blackberry and black plum notes, this Zinfandel highlights the taste of California heritage.

  • The 109 Mile Rosé – 92 points (Wine Enthusiast) - Learn More
    A beautifully balanced blend showcasing melon, Asian pear, and vibrant texture, this rosé captures the spirit of Southern California’s coastal vineyards.

  • Inception Red – 93 points (Wine Enthusiast) - Buy Now
    A rich, layered blend with dark fruit, spice, and oak influence, Inception demonstrates the depth and complexity our region can achieve.

Each bottle represents our ongoing mission to produce small-lot wines that express our region's diversity, structure, and soul.

Celebrating Our Supporters

This year wouldn’t have been possible without you—our customers, friends, and community. Your visits to our tasting rooms in Moorpark and your word-of-mouth recommendations helped us reach more wine lovers than ever before. Thank you for making 2025 unforgettable.

If you’d like to help us grow in 2026, please consider leaving us a Google Review.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we enter our second decade, our vision is clear: continue producing expressive, site-driven wines and deepen our role in the growing identity of Southern California wine. We’ll be unveiling new releases, hosting intimate tasting events, and expanding our Cavaletti Wine Club, which continues to deliver highly rated wines from renowned winemaker Patrick Kelley to homes across California.

Here’s to another year of shared moments, great wines, and growing roots.

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