Mesa Vineyard Management

Mesa Vineyard Management, Inc. continues to be a leader in developing the region's reputation for quality wine growing and in developing new growing techniques, especially Sustainable Farming. It is a founding member of the Central Coast Vineyard Team (SIP The Good Life), a non profit promoting such efforts among local growers and wineries. In 2001 a corporate headquarters was established in Templeton, CA, which is in the Paso Robles growing region. The company has vertically integrated by establishing Mesa Vineyard Custom Services, a subsidiary specializing in supporting other growers and wineries with vineyard construction and mechanical harvesting operations. Gregg Hibbits came onboard to help Dana lead Mesa Vineyard Management and expand its operations throughout the Central Coast and into Oregon. Mesa Vineyard Management consists of a diverse team of expert viticulturists and operational professionals that help produce desired results for its clients. The Merrill family believes in community and industry involvement. Dana Merrill was the first San Luis Obispo County Chair of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, a charter member of the pioneering Vineyard Sustainability Group, the Central Coast Vineyard Team and is a past two term Director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Dana has been the "Wine Industry Person of the Year" from multiple organizations including the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Mesa Vineyard Management personal help lead multiple local Farm Bureaus along with Wine and Viticulture organizations throughout California.