Bella Luna Estate Winery

09/02/2026

Today marks four years since we lost Sherman - the day that changed everything.

We have kept going. We keep making great wine, tending the land and harvesting the vineyards he helped plant. But today remains the toughest day of the year for our Bella Luna family.

This harvest feels so much like the harvest of 2022. We had Nebbiolo on the table the day we lost him, and this Thursday, we’ll bring in the 2026 Nebbiolo. So many of the same things are happening four years apart, and sometimes it feels as though no time has passed at all.

We talk about Sherm every day. His stories, his humor, his ideas and the unmistakable way he did everything are still woven into this place.

Yesterday, as we harvested the estate vineyard, you could almost hear him out there with us.

And it was wonderful.

F-U, Sherman. We love and miss you every. single. day. ❤️

09/01/2026

🍇 Harvest season is underway in Paso Robles wine country!

This is one of the most exciting times of year to visit Bella Luna Estate Winery. Grapes are coming off the vines, harvest bins are filling up, and the work of creating the next vintage has begun.

But what determines when it's time to pick? Weather plays a huge role, especially in a dry-farmed vineyard. Warm days, cool Templeton Gap evenings, available soil moisture, sugar development, acidity, and even the forecast can influence when grapes make their journey from vine to winery.

Our latest article takes you behind the scenes of Paso Robles harvest season, including how this year's warmer temperatures have influenced harvest timing, what happens once the grapes are picked, and what visitors can expect when they stop by a working estate winery during the busiest time of year.

Check it out 👉🔗 https://1l.ink/66FQPMW

And yes, during harvest, even our tasting room may have to share a little space with the winemaking operation. That's part of the fun. 🍷🍇

Come experience wine country while the next vintage is being made.

08/31/2026

Last day🍷

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08/28/2026

We’re excited to have Bella Luna Estate Winery pour at the Grand Tasting at the 16th Annual Garagiste Festival: Paso Robles!

Bella Luna’s story began with two lifelong friends, Kevin Healey and Sherman Smoot, and a shared passion for making wine. Their Paso Robles estate is home to Carly’s Vineyard, one of the few dry-farmed, head-trained Sangiovese vineyards in California, along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Dolcetto.

Today, the next generation is helping carry that vision forward, keeping Bella Luna rooted in what we love about small-production wine: family, craftsmanship and a genuine connection to the vineyard.

And that’s exactly what the Garagiste Grand Tasting is about — getting the chance to meet the people behind the wines and discover producers you may not come across every day.

🍷 Be sure to find Bella Luna at Saturday’s Grand Tasting and see what they’ll be pouring!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
📍 Paso Event Center | Paso Robles

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now through the link below or through our linktree!

https://www.my805tix.com/e/16th-paso-garagiste-wine-festival

08/28/2026

The best wine festival 🥂🍇

08/26/2026

You don’t say?

Golden State winemakers are rejecting tradition to grow Italian grape varieties, and the results are magnifico.

08/24/2026

Another Tailhook Symposium in the books! 🇺🇸✈️🍷

Our annual trip to Reno is always one of our favorites - catching up with old friends, making new ones and pouring plenty of Bella Luna wine along the way.

This year’s highlight was seeing our longtime club member, Capt. Royce Williams, proudly wearing his newly awarded Medal of Honor. A true American hero and a longtime fan of our Fighter Pilot Red - it was incredibly special to share a glass with him once again. ❤️🤍💙

Until next year, Tailhook! 🥂

08/22/2026

🍷 New to the Central Coast? Today is a beautiful day to discover one of the places that makes this region so special.

Just south of Paso Robles, Templeton wineries offer a quieter, more personal side of wine country. Think rolling vineyards, country roads, estate-grown wines, and tasting experiences where you can slow down and actually get to know the story behind what's in your glass.

And with Cal Poly welcoming students and families back to SLO this weekend, it's a pretty good time to explore beyond San Luis Obispo and see what Templeton wine country has to offer. 💚🍇

Our latest Bella Luna Journal article explores why smaller Templeton wineries like Bella Luna can offer some of the most memorable experiences in Paso Robles wine country.

Check it out 🔗👉 https://1l.ink/XJFZXLV

08/15/2026

Yesterday morning was Estate Dolcetto harvest day! 🍇

Many of our closest friends joined us to pick just over 100 dry-farmed vines on the estate—and what a harvest it was. These vines were loaded! Together, we brought in just over half a ton of beautiful Dolcetto.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who came out and helped make the morning so special. From vine to cellar, the 2026 vintage is officially underway!