The Beginning of ARTEVINO
Maple Creek Winery and Ranch was founded by Tom Rodrigues, Artist and Renaissance man, in 2001.
A leisurely motorcycle ride through the country, getting away from the hustle and bustle of the Bay area, brought Tom to the doorstep of Maple Creek ranch, so known by the creek which meanders through the property. He was immediately drawn in by the beauty of the rolling hills in the Yorkville Highlands of the Anderson Valley, with its lush vineyards, and perfect Mediterranean climate.
With his background, “Artevino” wine was born, the perfect marriage between his two passions: wine and art. Dedication to the grass-roots of old world style winemaking, paired with a focus on small batch production, has resulted in many award winning wines under the “Artevino” label.
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
The mission of the farmer, is a fruitful harvest
The mission of the artist, is a fruitful canvas
The mission of the wine maker is a fruitful life
Artevinowine embodies all three.
Handcrafted using the ‘old world style” techniques of winemaking, we strive to make the best artisanal wines possible, for wine club members and customers, who deserve exceptional, affordable wine.
It’s our privilege and our promise.
Tom Rodrigues
Winemaker | Glass Artist | Painter
“My approach to all things in life is to take on challenge – to invest the time to learn the craft.”
Tom Rodrigues has been creating iconic and renowned art in multiple mediums for over 50 years. He started his stained glass business before graduating High School creating commissions in the Art Nouveau style. His work can be seen in homes from San Francisco and Marin County, including “Skywalker Ranch”, where Tom was the designer and production Manager in the Skywalker glass studio.
Tom has another passion….love for Baseball. His portrait of Cool “Papa” Bell, hangs in The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York.
Recently, in 2018, Tom was named “Artist of the Year” for the Mendocino County “Wine Song” event. His love of wine led him to label design, the most renowned being the Far Niente family of wines in Napa Valley.
In 2001 Tom expanded his passions to winemaking when he purchased Maple Creek Winery in the Anderson Valley, in Mendocino County. Artevino wine was born.
He continues to live his life through his passion.
Tom Rodrigues
Winemaker | Glass Artist | Painter
“My approach to all things in life is to take on challenge – to invest the time to learn the craft.”
Tom Rodrigues has been creating iconic and renowned art in multiple mediums for over 50 years. He started his stained glass business before graduating High School creating commissions in the Art Nouveau style. His work can be seen in homes from San Francisco and Marin County, including “Skywalker Ranch”, where Tom was the designer and production Manager in the Skywalker glass studio.
Tom has another passion….love for Baseball. His portrait of Cool “Papa” Bell, hangs in The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York.
Recently, in 2018, Tom was named “Artist of the Year” for the Mendocino County “Wine Song” event. His love of wine led him to label design, the most renowned being the Far Niente family of wines in Napa Valley.
In 2001 Tom expanded his passions to winemaking when he purchased Maple Creek Winery in the Anderson Valley, in Mendocino County. Artevino wine was born.
He continues to live his life through his passion.
Houston Johnson
Cellar & Tasting Room Manager
Houston Johnson was born and raised in the Anderson Valley, on a ranch. No stranger to hard work, he started doing maintenance at the winery as a teenager. He gradually learned the wine business, from the ground up, over the past decade.
Along with being our front of the house presence, he spends much time with Tom in the cellar, in the vineyard and on the crush pad. He’s a knowledgeable host and an integral part of the Maple Creek experience.
Teresa Rodrigues
Teresa Rodrigues was born in Ottawa, Canada
Over the past 4 decades she has had multiple careers including Real Estate, Journalism and Nursing. She’s a gemini go figure!
As partner, to Vintner Tom Rodrigues, she brings her enthusiasm to this new endeavor. Teresa heads up the Social Marketing for Maple Creek Winery and is joining Tom in the day to day operations of artisanal winemaking.
She likes to get her hands into the meat of things, literally, immersing herself in ranch life, including tending to the pigs, goats and chickens on the property.
Employing her culinary skills, she is a graduate of the CordonBleu, she is incorporating the farm to table way of life at Maple Creek, with wine pairings, recipe blogs and culinary adventures at the Winery.
Quality over Quantity is her mantra…..and of course, “Life is too short to drink bad wine”
Teresa Rodrigues
Teresa Rodrigues was born in Ottawa, Canada
Over the past 4 decades she has had multiple careers including Real Estate, Journalism and Nursing. She’s a gemini go figure!
As partner, to Vintner Tom Rodrigues, she brings her enthusiasm to this new endeavor. Teresa heads up the Social Marketing for Maple Creek Winery and is joining Tom in the day to day operations of artisanal winemaking.
She likes to get her hands into the meat of things, literally, immersing herself in ranch life, including tending to the pigs, goats and chickens on the property.
Employing her culinary skills, she is a graduate of the CordonBleu, she is incorporating the farm to table way of life at Maple Creek, with wine pairings, recipe blogs and culinary adventures at the Winery.
Quality over Quantity is her mantra…..and of course, “Life is too short to drink bad wine”
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Tasting Room Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM