i. Biography
Career Phil Gregory’s work sits in the practical overlap of cellar, vineyard, and ownership. Trained at La Escuelita, he brought that foundation into Vena Cava, where he has been winemaker and owner since 2002, and into Grupo La Villa del Valle, where he has been co-proprietor since 2005. The through line is straightforward: a career built in the valley, with the same attention to process carrying from training into the house style.
Signature
Phil's signature wines include Phil's Blend, Vena Cava Tempranillo, Vena Cava Cabernet Sauvignon, and Vena Cava Big Blend. Together, these wines show the range of Gregory’s cellar work, from varietal bottlings to blends, and give shape to the winery’s identity under his ownership.
Recognition/etc The phrase “My wife Eileen and I heard about this valley.” places Gregory’s work inside a specific place and a shared decision to build there. Since 2002 at Vena Cava and since 2005 with Grupo La Villa del Valle, his name is tied to the long, repetitive work of making wine from the valley rather than from theory.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Phil
“It leads me to think always of the stress that the plants suffer.”
The line shows Gregory’s attention to the vine before the cellar: the conditions the plant carries, and the pressure that shapes what reaches the tank. It is a practical way of describing a winemaker’s first responsibility.
“I started making wine about twelve years ago.”
The statement marks a career measured by accumulation rather than flourish. From La Escuelita to Vena Cava, Gregory’s work has been built through repetition, correction, and the steady practice of making wine over time.
What is Phil Gregory's current role?
Phil Gregory is Winemaker and Owner.
Where did Phil Gregory train or study?
Phil Gregory trained at La Escuelita.
