Winemaker
Kathy Joseph
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Lompoc, California, United States
i. Biography
Kathy Joseph founded Fiddlehead Cellars in Santa Maria, United States, in 1989, and the work has stayed close to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir: varieties that reward tension, line, and restraint. Her own description of the brand matches that method—“I've always thought of my brand as me, thinking outside the box.” In practice, that reads less as slogan than operating principle: a winemaker’s instinct joined to a teacher’s discipline.
Signature
Kathy's signature wines include Seven Twenty Eight Pinot Noir. Within the range she has built, it points back to the varieties that have defined her focus for years. The bottling sits in Joseph’s own register: measured, exact, and personal without excess.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Kathy
Where did Kathy Joseph work before?
Kathy Joseph's earlier career included Robert Pecota Winery and University of California, Davis.
What recognition has Kathy Joseph received?
San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 Wines (1999).
