THINK PASO ROBLES-THINK WINE!
ONX WINES & VINEYARDS NEW LUXURY BRAND
KILER CANYON VINEYARDS
ONX WINES & VINEYARDS is excited to launch its new luxury micro-production brand,
KILER CANYON VINEYARD (KCV), this coming July!
This 24-acre vineyard in Willow Creek, one of Paso Robles’ premium grape-growing
areas, has been in the planning and development stage for eight years. It is dedicated
to growing Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Roussanne, with additional Rhone varietals to be
added within the next few years, including Grenache, which is currently in the ground.
The vineyard is certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowers Alliance, with
plans to be CCOF certified by 2026.
The soon-to-be initial release has received several outstanding professional reviews:
*2020 Estate Cuvee (95 points)
*2021 Estate Cuvee (93 points)
*2021 Reserve Syrah (95 points)
(*): Wine Enthusiast
2023 Estate Roussanne (94 points- James Suckling)
KCV is an extension of ONX’s vision to produce an elite, vineyard-specific, luxury brand.
Drew Nenow (winemaker, ONX & KCV) is honored to be part of an incredible team,
commenting: “ONX has always represented the heart of exploration and creativity in the
vineyard, with many varieties of grapes to work with. Now, with the Kiler Canyon
property, we can put to practical use all we have learned over the years and micro-focus
on Rhone varietals, utilizing specific farming, sorting, and harvesting methods, ageing
with the best oak, and specifically focusing on wines that truly express the vineyard
terroir and are of the highest quality.”
Jeffrey Strekas (ONX Director of Winegrowing) added, “Kiler Canyon Vineyard is
something I’ve been excited about since the Olson family acquired it in 2017. Between
its limestone-rich soils, unforgiving slopes, and southwestern exposure, Kiler Canyon
Vineyard has all the makings of a classically-styled West Paso Robles powerhouse. I’m
thrilled to be focused on growing traditional Rhone varieties here so our team can make
some of the most expressive wines on the market! These wines will be an incredible
addition to any cellar.”
ONX’s KCV vineyard select wines are available by allocation from their dedicated
website. WWW.KILERCANYONVINEYARD.COM .
Sign up for their mailing list and submit your initial order request. These small lot wines
will sell out fast. (You may also email:ALLOCATION@KILERCANYONVINEYARD.COM)
Beginning mid to late June, tastings will be available in the KCV Tin City tasting room
across from their ONX tasting room. Tastings and/or vineyard tour experiences may
now be reserved on the website.
Congratulations to the ONX Team as this new venture unfolds—they are
continuing to put an exclamation mark on the wines of Paso Robles! (*)
(*Personal note)Having recently tasted the 100% Syrah AND 2020 Estate Cuvee, all I
can say is: WOW!
Don Sonderling is a freelance writer covering California’s unique wine, food, and adventure
lifestyle, from Santa Barbara to Napa Valley and beyond. He may be reached at:
donsonderling@gmail.com
