Discover Premium Wines
from the FairPlay AVA
High in the Sierra Foothills
Discover Premium Wines
from the FairPlay AVA
High in the Sierra Foothills
The Kehret Vineyards Difference
What Makes Us Different?
- Mountain Top Vineyard: Our location high above the eastern Sierra Foothills at 2600' creates the optimum conditions for creating wines of remarkable clarity and structure, allowing the unique characteristics of our soils to shine through.
- Technology: Kehret Vineyards operates a cutting edge production facility, enabling the perfect blend of modern technology and winemaking artistry.
- Three AVAs: Kehret Vineyards owns the unique distinction of being located in three separate American Viticultural Areas, giving our winemakers an unusually diverse palette to work with.
- Our People: Passionate, committed, world-leading, friendly, visionary — the unique and exceptionally talented team at Kehret is our greatest asset.
Meet our Winemakers
Winemaker Steve Leveque
Steve Leveque has earned a reputation for expertly crafting wines that reflect the purity and identity of his vineyards during his 25 year career with some of the premier wineries in Napa, including HALL, Chalk Hill, Opus One, and Mondavi. Steve has earned several 100-Point scores, and over 80 of Steve’s wines have been rated 99-95 Points from the elite wine publications. Few winemakers have achieved this level of critical acclaim. This is the culmination of years of experience centered on risk taking, experimentation, collaboration and a steadfast commitment to excellence. In heading up winemaking at Kehret Vineyards, Steve is bringing the best of Napa Valley winemaking to the Sierra Foothills.
Associate Winemaker Rob Freeman
Rob’s work as associate winemaker is distinguished by his meticulous attention to detail and desire to absorb information on the way to truly mastering the art of winemaking. Rob’s passion and dedication to all areas of winemaking is a key component in supporting Kehret’s journey to making world class wines.
What the Critics are saying:
2018 Zinfandel
Just plain yummy blackberry and black-cherry aromas give this full-bodied wine an irresistible entry before perfectly ripe and generous fruit flavors take over the palate...It is a great debut for this Sierra-region winery. ...This makes two out of two stand-out wines Wine Enthusiast has reviewed from newcomer Kehret, where Steve Leveque is master winemaker.— Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
2018 Aureate
Excellent fruit concentration and tasty, judicious oak spices are ably supported by moderate tannins in this full-bodied, well-structured wine. Blackberries and black cherries are dusted with cocoa and nutmeg accents. This makes two out of two stand-out wines Wine Enthusiast has reviewed from newcomer Kehret, where Steve Leveque is master winemaker. Best from 2024. — Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
2020 Right Bank
This red blend is a beautiful textural experience. The higher (14.5%) alcohol is well met by plushy tannins and juicy-ripe, concentrated fruits. Find aromas and flavors of bramble, bush flowers, plump black plum, blackberry, boysenberry, fennel and black pepper spice. This is engaging and fun and will appeal to a wide variety of red-wine lovers. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast Magazine