Starting with an idea back in 2003, The Fazeli Family opened the winery December of 2015, the family is proud of its cultural heritage, which it continues to celebrate by creating wines that capture the essence of its ancient traditions. Named after the fabled city of Shiraz, its benchmark grape pays homage to ancient Persia. Long ago this beautiful city was famous for its wine, and some even say that this is where the Shiraz grape originated. BJ Fazeli, the owner, chose the Shiraz grape as the benchmark grape for his winery. From the start, Fazeli Cellars has made a commitment to excellence and the production of quality wines that often tell a story. Many of Fazeli Cellars’ most successful award winning wines pay homage to the rich cultural heritage of Ancient Persia. "Inspired by the ancient traditions of Persia, Rooted in the modern expressions of California," is our motto and you will find these words on the label of our wines.