Anna deLaski co-founded Solminer Wine Co. with her husband, David, in 2012. At their 12-acre biodynamic farm in Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley, they grow five acres of primarily Austrian grape varieties—an homage to Anna’s heritage. On their land you can also find olive, apple, and pear trees, native hedgerows as well as sheep, donkeys, chickens, and bees, all integrated into the farm’s ecosystem. Producing just under 2,000 cases annually, Solminer focuses on quality-driven, small-lot wines sold primarily through their Los Olivos tasting room. Anna and David share a core belief that vineyards thrive when the land is treated as a living, interconnected system.

Under Anna’s leadership, Solminer has evolved from organic farming to fully embracing biodynamic and regenerative practices that build soil health and strengthen ecological balance. Today, Solminer serves as a model for how small producers can transition to regenerative systems without compromising craftsmanship or financial sustainability.