Patrick Cappiello is the owner/winemaker of Monte Rio Cellars in Sonoma County, CA. His winemaking career began in 2017 when he moved to California from NYC, where he had worked as a Sommelier since 2001. After working harvest with the close friend Pax Mahle, he decided to make the move from the restaurant world to wine production. 

The first vintage of Monte Rio Cellars was 2018.  Under the watchful eye of Pax Mahle, Monte Rio focuses on heritage and classic California varieties.  Wines are naturally made with no additives and farmed with organic practices.