Vineyard-Driven · Sustainably Farmed

Wines shaped
by place.

Wines that honor the typicity of the vineyards where our grapes are grown—distinctive expressions of site, season, and thoughtful winemaking.

Carter Family Wines sources its grapes from specific vineyard lots, in Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Oregon. We then truck our grapes, cross-country, to our production facility in Greenville, South Carolina, to make our wines.

EST. 2018

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Jon-Michial and Catherine Carter holding glasses of red wine
Winemakers and ProprietorsJon-Michial & Catherine Carter

Philosophy

“Some of life's greatest moments unfold around a bottle of wine. Wine has a quiet magic—it anchors a memory and turns time together into something lasting.”

Jon-Michial and Catherine began with a simple conviction: wine should bring people closer. Every bottle is an invitation—to linger, to listen, and to make the evening matter.

The Current Collection

Five vineyards.
One proud home.

We source grapes from five world-class West Coast vineyards across Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Oregon's Rogue Valley. Driving our harvested grapes in refrigerated trucks to Greenville, South Carolina for processing requires logistics mastery. Each wine carries the typicity of its vineyard. We are immensely proud to make wine in South Carolina.

Vineyards across Napa, Paso Robles, Oregon's Rogue Valley, and Sonoma

The Lineup.

Black Label wine bottle

Black Label

Red Blend

Dum Spiro Spero wine bottle

Dum Spiro Spero

Reserve · Cabernet Sauvignon + Petite Sirah Red Blend

The Lords wine bottle

The Lords

Reserve · Tannat + Cabernet Sauvignon Red Blend

Sassafras wine bottle

Sassafras

Reserve · Malbec Red Blend

Folly wine bottle

Folly

Reserve · Tannat

Medusa wine bottle

Medusa

Merlot

Jasmine wine bottle

Jasmine

Rhone Style White Blend

Rosé wine bottle

Rosé

Grenache Noir

Catherine Carter packing wine bottles at the winery

Catherine Carter
Founder & Assistant Winemaker

The Founders

Made personally.
Shared generously.

Jon-Michial and Catherine Carter created a wine company built around connection, curiosity, and the pleasure of welcoming people to the table.

From the first taste to the final blend, every decision is personal. The result is an intimate collection of wines—and a community that feels more like family.

Our approach
Jon-Michial Carter drawing wine from a barrel

Jon-Michial Carter
Founder & Winemaker

Farming

Farmed with intention.
Grown with character.

Our wines begin in the vineyard. We work closely with growers who farm thoughtfully, respond to the needs of each site, and cultivate grapes that express where they are grown.

Sustainably farmed

Practices chosen to support healthy vines and the long-term vitality of each vineyard.

Grower partnerships

Active relationships keep us connected to the decisions that shape every vintage.

Site driven

Farming responds to each vineyard's climate, soils, elevation, and natural rhythm.

Quality first

Small-lot production lets us remain focused on grape quality, balance, and character.

Member Experiences

Reserved for
members.

Tastings are offered exclusively to Carter Family Wines members and invited guests. Membership opens the door to personal explorations of the collection and the stories behind each wine.

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An Invitation to Belong

More than a wine club.

Membership is our way of opening the cellar—and our table—to those who want to experience Carter Family Wines more deeply.

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Catherine

catherine@carterfamilywines.com864.775.2024
400 Birnie Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29611.