FOUNDER, MCCLAIN CELLARS
WHY: Independent winery in Laguna Beach launched in 2016 as a pop-up speakeasy in founders’ backyard. Wine harvested from vineyards owned in Central California’s Santa Ynez Valley.
IN THE NEWS: 2021 Family-Owned Business Award winner added two new OC locations and one Temecula spot, doubling firm’s portfolio. Company’s first wine lounge and full restaurant will be in The Village in Coto de Caza.
FUN FACT: Each bottle assigned meaningful name—like “Sofia’s Star,” a Syrah for wife Sofia’s mother or “Kiss of Life,” a grenache blanc for Sade song that played when couple had first kiss.
