
Dean Guzman - Head Winemaker, McClain Cellars
Dean’s winemaking journey kicked off at Central Coast Wine Services (CCWS) right after he ditched high school in ’97. Before that, he was flipping burgers and sautéing veggies at “Chef Ricks,” a hotspot for local winemakers. That gig lit the fuse for his wine obsession. His grandpa, a hardcore wine collector, was also a huge influence. As a kid, Dean watched him pick out special bottles from his custom-built wine cellar for family dinners. When grandpa passed in ’96, Dean inherited his killer wine stash and a burning passion for...
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