Struggling Vines

Struggling Vines' mission is to rescue old vines with high quality grapes, convert the land to Biodynamic farming, and create single vineyard wines. Each wine is an expression of the vineyard, passion, care and dreams fulfilled. All with a focus on nature and respect for the environment.

There are few better winemaker stories than that of Phinca Hapa's Melanie Hickman and her American bulldog 'Hapa'. Originally from Hawaii, Melanie alongside husband David came to Rioja to find and make something special and have they ever succeeded! Check the amazing full story out at strugglingvines.com