Steele Canyon Cellars
Steele Canyon Cellars is a boutique winery nestled in the scenic hills of Jamul, California. Specializing in handcrafted wines, the winery offers a selection of reds and whites made from locally sourced grapes.
Visitors can enjoy tastings in the rustic tasting room or take a stroll through the vineyards to learn about the winemaking process. Steele Canyon Cellars provides a relaxing and intimate setting for wine enthusiasts to savor and appreciate their carefully crafted wines.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
