Winery Story
Monochrome
Tucked into the heart of Paso Robles—an area better known for Rhône Rangers and bold reds—Monochrome Wines is quietly reshaping the narrative of white wine. At the helm is a most unlikely vintner: Dave McGee, a former aerospace engineer and medical device inventor with more than 50 patents to his name, who discovered winemaking not through a family vineyard but in his own garage.
From Patents to Picpoul
Before launching Monochrome Wines in 2016, Dave McGee enjoyed a long and eclectic career across engineering, aerospace, and biotech. With degrees from Stanford and experience developing cutting-edge technologies for stealth aircraft and spinal surgery, his background is rooted in problem-solving and experimentation. It was this same experimental spirit that guided his entry into winemaking. What...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Address: 3060 Blue Rock Road, Unit A Paso Robles, CA 93446
Open for Tastings: By Appointment Only
Major Grapes: Albariño, Albillo Mayor, Gewurztraminer, Grenache Gris, Vermentino
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Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
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Year Established: 2016
Owner: David McGee
Winemaker: David McGee
Website: https://monochromewines.com/
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Published: July 2025