Family owned/operated, boutique winery producing consistent award-winning wines.
Operated in the family tradition, the art of winemaking at Solis Winery reaches back to the early 1900s and has been carefully married with modern technology, to produce meticulously crafted award-winning wines.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
24 years
What is your primary product or service?
Wine
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our family has a long history in production agriculture. In 1980 we moved onto a 5 acre vineyard in Gilroy and the passion grew from there, ultimately purchasing the neighboring working winery.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are a small, family owned/operated, totally vertically integrated, sustainable winery. We use very traditional methods of growning and producing small, premium lots of wine.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One. No plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From San Jose, take Hwy 101 south to Leasvesly Road Exit in Gilroy. Proceed west on Leavesley Road approximately 1/2 mile to Monterey Highway. Take Monterey Highway south approximately 1/2 mile to First Street. Turn west on First Street and continue approximately 5 miles where Solis Winery will be located on the lefthand side of the street across from Westside Nursery.
From Salinas, take Hwy 101 north to Monterey Road exit in Gilroy. Continue on Monterey Road northbound approximately 3 miles to First Street. Turn west on First Street and continue approximately 5 miles where Solis Winery will be located on the lefthand side of the street across from Westside Nursery.
What type of payments do you accept?
cash, credit card, paypal
Which areas do you service?
California
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Vic & Michael Vanni
What are your hours of operation?
Daily 12-5pm, excluding major holidays.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Join our wine club.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Romans 8:38-39
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