Aron Nevarez (Left) and Refugio Garcia (Right).
–The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance has awarded Aron Nevarez and Refugio Garcia as Vineyard Workers of the Year for 2020.
The Vineyard Worker award is for a vineyard team member who has contributed the most to help their team cultivate and harvest exceptional Paso Robles fruit. Through leadership, dedication, and spirit, these team members deserve recognition. This year there was a tie. Learn more about Nevarez and Garcia below:
Aron Nevarez, Vineyard Manager, Denner Vineyards
Born in the village of El Durazno in Durango, Mexico, Nevarez moved to Paso Robles in 1992 at the age of 14. As a young teen, he worked in vineyards throughout the county. From 1994 to 1997, he learned all about Rhône varietals and their growing habits while working at Tablas Creek and GlenRose Vineyards. In 1998, Nevarez took over the position of Vineyard Manager at Rozet Vineyards (now Derby). Nevarez worked alongside John Alban for 6 years, perfecting