Personalities
Paul Frankel
Winemaker, Sculpterra
Winemaking and grape growing is Paul’s passion! From an early age Paul excelled in science, botany, and chemistry, but most of all Paul loves the outdoors and working with his hands. His love for farming is evident in the quality of his wines. He has conducted numerous vineyard and winemaking experiments that have resulted in award wining wines. Paul has studied the Frankel Ranch property during his lifetime and is very well versed in soil types and meso-climates on the estate. Paul grew up on the property and was mentored by winemaker’s Shannon O’Neil and Jason Bushong. Paul’s father Dr. Warren Frankel planted the 125-acre vineyard and built the winery, opening the tasting room in October 2007. Paul graduated in 2009 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Viticulture and Enology. While in college he interned at the Cal Poly Pilot Winery and worked 2 seasons at Maloy O’Neill Winery. In fact, Paul took two fall quarters off to make Sculpterra’s wines. His first vintage as head winemaker was 2008 making 19 total tons. During harvest Paul puts in 14-hour days’, conducting the pick, crush and press. Paul was married in 2013 and his first child was born in 2014.
