Outward Wines

Who are they?
+Outward Wines began as a side project in 2016 by Natalie Siddique and Ryan Pace.
+The two met rock climbing and their love of the outdoors continues to be a major passion and inspiration in their wines, labels and the winery name.
+Natalie grew up no where near wine country in Cincinnati, Ohio where she studied international relations at BU. Internships and jobs led her all over but decided to shift gears and move to California to start a new venture in rock climbing, ultimately meeting Ryan who unlocked a hidden talent in her for winemaking.
+Ryan on the other hand grew up in a winemaking family here in CA. He pursued a career in music before working harvests in wineries around the world, completing a degree in Wine and Viticulture and spending 7 years as a winemaker in the Santa Maria Valley.

Where are they from?
+After many shared winery spaces over the years, they’ve finally gained the resources they need to get the brand going and as of 2020, they’ve begun their transition to full-time winemakers and have their own winery in Grover Beach to continue their journey.

What are they making?
+Small-lot, site-specific wines that showcase the diversity of terroir across the Central Coast.
+Sourcing grapes from Organic and/or Biodynamic practicing vineyards in Santa Barbara, SLO and Monterey counties that are located within close proximity to the cooling Pacific Ocean.
+In the shop now: Chenin Blanc and the new vintage of Valdiguié from Shell Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles which was featured in one of our Wine Clubs!

Why do we like them?
+Their winemaking approach is influenced by the places they’ve traveled, the wines they’ve enjoyed and been inspired by, their love of food and their friends and mentors through the years. You can taste the thought and care put into the project.
+We were lucky enough to sit down and taste with Natalie and Ryan last year and their energy flows into these wines! They’re truly lovely people making lovely wine. 

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-Michelle McDermott, Beverage Director-