MJA Vineyards | Santa Cruz Mountains

DaVine Cellars Sideways 2018

After years of dedication, Marin chose to pursue his dreams in Hawaii, where he developed a fondness for both the people and the land. He discovered a knack for cultivating Kona coffee, a talent that bore fruit for over two decades. His coffee beans gained acclaim, earning titles such as America's best coffee by Forbes in 2001, the Gevalia Cup in 2002, and the Pacific Coast Coffee Association Coffee of the Year Award in 2004. In August 2007, he acquired vineyards in Napa, producing his inaugural barrel of MJA wine. Marin's crafting top-tier products translated seamlessly into accolades across prestigious competitions, Wine Enthusiast, LA Intl Wine Competition, Monterey Intl Wine Competition, Finger Lakes Wine Competition, Intl Women's Wine Competition and beyond.