Ledge Vineyards

Founded by Mark Adams in 2005, Ledge Vineyards has its roots in the Adams Ranch Vineyard, a property once dedicated to cattle-raising since the mid-1970s. Mark's journey from a career in music and sound effects with Sony in Los Angeles to vineyard proprietorship in Paso Robles is a testament to his passion for winemaking. The vineyard, nestled at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, is aptly named after the sandstone ledge it rests upon. Starting with Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvédre, the vineyard now boasts 15 acres hosting a variety of grapes that thrive in its sandy clay loam, terra rosa, and gravelly soils. Mark's association with childhood friend and esteemed winemaker, Justin Smith, offered him a wealth of experience and access to prominent vineyard sites, molding Ledge's distinct wine personality. Mark's winemaking approach, influenced by terroir, partial whole-cluster inclusion, and wild yeast fermentation, has positioned Ledge wines as uniquely elegant offerings in Paso Robles, often described as having an old-world charm.