KrushWerks
Krushwerks is a partnership between several industry veterans who came together in 2013 with the goal of developing a wine production facility focused on creating the best possible bulk wines made from grapes on the Central Coast. Through various relationships, the Krushwerks team has access, growing experience and winemaking experience with a wide array of vineyards from Livermore to Santa Barbara. Our owners are on-site and are focused on delivering the best possible product to our customers with the highest level of customer service.
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.
