About Us

Who is Kaz::: Richard Kasmier was an advertising photographer in his past life. After 8 years of award winning amateur winemaking he made the leap to commercial winemaking.

What is Kaz::: A very small, family owned Winery. We have grown all of our grapes with ORGANIC practices since the beginning. We were the first in Sonoma Valley to grow this way!

When is Kaz::: The land was purchased in 1986 and 2.5 acres were planted in 1987. Our Bond 5809, was granted in Aug. 1995. Our first release was 400 cases of vintage 1994 which was made at Wellington Winery where Kaz was a cellar rat.

Where is Kaz today::: He is a grandpa of 3, soon to be 4! He is a happy farmer when the weather cooperates. He is a fun winemaker that even allows folks to help in the process of the winemaking . He calls it "Winemaker U" You can sign up for this by sending Kaz an email to kaz@vom.com. He will send you all the delicious details and educate you on how it is for a winery to make wine as well as if you want to learn how to hone your own skills at making this fun thing to drink!

Staff::: Kaz has great help from his family! Wife Sandi is mostly behind the scenes and occasionally in the tasting room. Daughter is the go-to girl. Son Ryan is the look of the Winery. By that I mean, he is the label, ads and web designer! The visual guy! He has his own design company doing logo & website creations. http://www.ryankazdesign.com. Mike (madman) Madigan is the newest helper in the wineroom He is a blog master and has vinolit! Kaz has also had the amazing help from a vineyard worker that started as a kid of 18! Daniel Calderon has been keeping not only the Kaz Vineyards in order but helps out with other growers of the grapes sold to Kaz.