Personalities
Kevin Sass
Winemaker, Halter Ranch
A Southern California native, Winemaker Kevin Sass grew up in Agoura Hills graduating from California State University (Fresno) with a double major in Enology Wine Production and Agricultural Business. His wine career began in Paso, interning the 2000 harvest at Justin Vineyards & Winery. He was subsequently hired by Justin as Grower Relations Manager, and worked closely with many Paso Robles vineyards including Halter Ranch. In 2002, Kevin was promoted to Associate Winemaker, managing all day-to-day operations at the winery, as well as vineyard activities and assisting the current grower relations manager with all growers’ properties. In 2006 he was honored to be named Winemaker. In 2011, Kevin joined Halter Ranch as Winemaker. He loves to spend time in the field with the vineyard crews, as he believes focusing on the vineyard is best for the wine. “I’m excited to be involved in this amazing, long-term project at Halter Ranch. My previous experience with the Halter Ranch estate fruit, combined with a new, state-of-the-art facility, will allow me to showcase what this property has to offer.” Married with two sons, Kevin enjoys golf, cooking, wine, and travel in his spare time.
