Tradition.

Paradigm Winery

Paradigm Winery was founded in 1991 by Ren and Marilyn Harris. The two share a profound connection to the region, with roots that run deep in California's history; Ren's family migrated to California in 1769, while Marilyn's grandparents immigrated from Italy to Napa Valley in 1890. The couple made their own move to the Napa Valley in the 1960s, settling into their home just east of where Paradigm sits today. From 1975 to 1991, Ren and Marilyn grew and sold various grape varieties from their property on Dwyer Lane before deciding to launch their own label. Since then, Ren and Marilyn, along with winemaker Mark Fasi and the rest of their team, have become tireless advocates for the Oakville AVA, championing sustainable farming practices and conscious environmental stewardship, and are determined to preserve the small, family-owned style winery that Napa Valley was built on. Every aspect of operations and winemaking at Paradigm, from vineyard to bottle, embodies the traditional ideals they seek to uphold. As such, “tradition” is the first word that comes to mind when Mark thinks about cork. Their repeated choice to select Amorim is not only a testament to their unwavering commitment to sustainability, but also a recognition of our shared family values.

Family, focused on quality.

Tolenas Winery

Meet Lisa and Cliff Howard, owners and winemakers at Tolenas Winery in the Suisun Valley AVA. As second-generation farmers and winemakers, Tolenas Winery is the culmination of their passion and the continuation of a family legacy. Lisa and Cliff began their winemaking journey under the guidance of Lisa’s parents, wine country pioneers Linda and Steve Tenbrink. Growing up a farmer’s daughter, Lisa spent her childhood playing among the orchards and learning the gifts of the trade. Though she wouldn’t use these gifts until many years later, Lisa’s upbringing gave her a unique perspective and planted the seeds for her own foray into the wine industry.

An agricultural engineer with a commitment to sustainable farming, Lisa has been a lifelong advocate for Suisun Valley’s burgeoning community of small local business and wineries. After moving away to Arizona, where she met her husband Cliff, Lisa felt called to return to her home of Suisun Valley. Shortly thereafter, a serendipitous opportunity arose to purchase a 55-acre property, and Lisa and Cliff were compelled to fulfill their collective calling as grapegrowers and winemakers.

Lisa's eye for detail and hands-on approach has helped her develop a winemaking philosophy that sets her apart. This includes her commitment to protecting the land, preserving the integrity of their wines, and abstaining from interfering with the natural growth of their vines. Cliff's eagerness and excitement is evident in all areas of the business, from winemaking and sales to storytelling and event planning. He loves building relationships with guests, sharing the Tolenas story, and revisiting his personal winemaking journey. Today, Lisa and Cliff continue to operate Tolenas Winery with the help of their family.

We're proud to work with Tolenas Winery. Whether small artisanal producers or large scale operations, family-owned or otherwise, Amorim offers wineries the most sustainable closure option on the market and provides globally recognized R&D to legitimize this guarantee.