Father and daughter Lloyd Messer and Dana Brown realized their dream of finding a place to express their passion for wine in 2000, when they established Calcareous Vineyard on one of the highest limestone plateaus on Paso Robles’ westside.

Both Lloyd and Dana, experienced wine distributors in their native Iowa, recognized the westside of Paso Robles had potential to produce world class wines. Their acquisition of 442 acres atop solid calcareous rock reaching 1,800 feet above sea level confirmed their dedication to producing the highest quality, terroir driven wines possible. It is a labor of love to cultivate fruit on this challenging land, but the reward is immediately apparent when tasting the wines.

Calcareous produces a collection of world–class blends and varietal wines that exhibit Paso Robles’ claim to being “distinct, different.”While Lloyd passed on in 2006, Dana advances their vision.