Privatus Wine

Made with Passion
by Jason Welch

Jason Welch — Winemaker, Privatus Wine
Our Story

28+ Harvests.
One Shared Goal.

Jason Welch is the winemaker behind Privatus Wine — and he brings 28+ harvests of deep California expertise to every bottle. His journey began in the cool vineyards of Monterey, led him through Alexander Valley, and now has him rooted in Napa Valley, where he's spent years perfecting his craft.

Most notably, Jason was part of the Lewis Cellars team when they were awarded #1 Wine in the World by Wine Spectator — a benchmark that speaks for itself. From small-batch craft wines to large-scale productions and everything in between, Jason has done it all.

In 2020, Jason met our founder Steven Fisher with one shared goal: create wines that over-deliver, are genuinely approachable, and make people happy. Since then, Privatus has sold over 50,000 cases — and we're just getting started.

28+
Harvests of
Experience
#1
Wine in the World
Wine Spectator
50K+
Cases
Sold
2020
Founded by
Fisher & Welch
Critical Acclaim

What the Critics Say

93
Points
"Here's an affordable treasure for your cellar: A petite sirah that reveals itself, early on, to be lovely, with earthy details of its site. Over that soil character, the wine is saturated with flavors of plum liqueur, juicy with the best kind of warmth, its tannins youthfully brittle, like dry Mexican chocolate."
— J.G., Wine & Spirits Magazine
Alexander Valley Petite Sirah · 2021
92
Points
"Very light in the glass, this bottling from an East Coast wine retail family delivers enjoyable aromas of cherry, pomegranate and tree bark on the nose. The palate is brisk with raspberry, blood orange peel and cracked pepper flavors."
— Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
Monterey Pinot Noir · 2021
4.1
★★★★★
Vivino Community Rating
★ Vivino
"Consistently outstanding across all varietals. A go-to for premium California wine at honest prices."
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