Sustainable Family Farming
Journey through history and learn about our 7-generation family, our 135+ year hertiage, and our grateful legacy
-This Tour Offers-
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Family member as a guide and instructor: Meet the Team!
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Personal conversation about our family's history, questions invited
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An intricate weaving of the contributions of each generation and how it impacts today
-General Timeline-
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1860s Family moves from Germany to Geneseo, Illinois
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1884 Ernst Brothers settle Paso Robles area: Geneseo, California
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1921 Frank and Rosetta Ernst purchase current property
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1956 B-26 military bomber crashes into field next to house
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1982 Howie Steinbeck establishes Steinbeck Vineyard
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1997 Cindy moves home to farm with Howie & Bev
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2005 Howie's grandson Ryan and wife Caitlin Newkirk join our vineyard team full-time
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2006 Howie & Cindy Steinbeck Establish Steinbeck Wine Brand
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2009 Tasting room built
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2017 Estate processing facility built
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2018 Cindy's daughter and son-in-law Stacy and Bryan Widstrand join the winery team
2-5 guests will travel through the vineyard in our 1958 Jeep Willy
6-15 guests will ride in a 1969 Marine transport
