September 17, 2026—We are excited to share that our vineyard tours have achieved major recognition in a nationwide 2026 poll identifying and ranking “The Best Winery Tours in the United States.” The TZR Readers’ Choice poll, conducted by leading global fashion outlet The Zoe Report, ranked Hawks Hill Ranch as the #2 top U.S. winery tour overall, making it the #1 winery tour on California’s Central Coast.

August 17, 2026—We are excited to share that our Ranch Tour was nominated as a “Best U.S. Winery Tour” by The Zoe Report (TZR), a leading global fashion outlet. As one of only 16 wineries to make this list, we stand shoulder to shoulder with some of Napa Valley’s biggest names. 

July 16, 2026—The weather was perfect, the setting was magical, and the food and wine kept on flowing. But it was our guests who once again made it unforgettable. 

Our “Dinner in the Manzanitas” has become an annual summer rite at Hawks Hill Ranch. The latest event was held on the beautiful evening of Saturday, July 11. And then, as the sun began to set over the Santa Lucia Mountains, it was time to feast.

July 9, 2026—Our new release 2023 red wines continue to rack up the critical accolades, with the 2023 Dark Pool Syrah notching a score of 94 points in Wine Spectator. The 2023 Dark Pool was also highlighted in Wine Spectator’s Insider Weekly column, which features “a first look at our editors’ most exciting wines.”

July 2, 2026—We are proud to introduce our own Chenin Blanc, a new passion project from Hawks Hill Ranch owner-vintner Kit Kuyper. The 2024 “Pit of Chaos” Chenin Blanc comes from the old-vine, dry-farmed Bailey Ranch Vineyard in the Adelaida District, delivering a truly distinctive drinking experience. This wine falls under our Open Outcry label, which is dedicated to boundary-breaking wines from top local vineyards.

June 3, 2026—We are excited to share a new feature story on Hawks Hill Ranch written by longtime wine writer and critic Norm Roby, detailing the journey of our winery under Owner-Vintner Kit Kuyper.

April 27, 2026—Starting with our 2023 estate-grown reds, we are proud to introduce a bold new look for the wines of Hawks Hill Ranch, one that expands upon Owner-Vintner Kit Kuyper’s background in the financial arts. Designed by local artist Nicole Kirkpatrick, the new labels all share a common thread of contemporary expression and artful imagery.

April 2, 2026—Hawks Hill Ranch winery today released its initial trio of estate-grown reds from the 2023 vintage in the Paso Robles Adelaida District, the first wines helmed from bud break to bottle by Consulting Winemaker Don Burns. “Don grabbed hold of the incredible 2023 growing season and took our wines to yet another level,” says Owner-Vintner Kit Kuyper.

March 1, 2026—We are excited to welcome Boutz Cellars to the Hawks Hill Ranch tasting room, uniting two Paso Robles estate wineries within one distinctive location. You can now book tastings with both Boutz and Hawks Hill Ranch during your visit—we each have our own dedicated tasting bar. Boutz Cellars specializes in estate-grown Greek varieties.