- BEAUTY IN STRUCTURE
Today, we head out to the westside of Paso, to a stretch of Arbor Road that’s waking up in a whole new way. It’s a story about building something from scratch, betting on family, and crafting wines that are deeply personal.
This episode features two Paso newcomers turning heads for all the right reasons. Cliff Cate of Zobèto Wines left his old life behind to create soulful Rhône-style blends on Paso’s westside, learning the ropes hands-on with some of the region’s most respected winemakers. Kyle Jury of Truss Wines brings an architect’s eye to his minimalist, design-forward wines, building his brand with intention, family, and structure at the core. Both are doing it their way on Arbor Road, and both are names to watch. These micro-wineries are big on experience and incredible wines.
Learn more about owner and winemaker, Kyle Jury, and the ethos behind TRUSS wines.
The Wine Write: How did you connect with wine?
Kyle: I’m from San Jose originally. I don’t have a huge agricultural background. My family was in construction and development up in the Bay Area. I went to Cal Poly with an aspiration to become an architect. That’s actually the genesis of the name “Truss”. I was quickly humbled by that aspiration, and fell into agribusiness studies. I realized there was an opportunity for learning winemaking and oenology at Cal Poly. I took almost every elective I could in that field. I got the bug.