Hecker Pass Winery
At Hecker Pass Winery, we believe family is the cornerstone for creating wines with a devotion to tradition. It is this commitment that allows us to produce wines with true Italian character. Mario Fortino (owner of Fortino Winery as well) and his family has a tradition of winemaking and commitment to excellence that continues as his son Carlo integrates the time-honored methods of 150 years of experience. It follows the wisdom of three generations of winemakers who had innovative ideas for the future.
One came home, one didn’t
This is a salute to all the soldiers who go to war, ordinary men and women, some who return home and some who don’t. This is in memory of two brothers near and dear to Wanda Lewis, a longtime resident of Gilroy. She recalls them both with great fondness and love and has never forgotten how great these “ordinary” men were.
