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About Four Lanterns Winery

Four Lanterns Winery, named in honor of the Gleasons’ four daughters—the “lights of their life”—focuses on crafting estate-grown wines that are beautifully complex, balanced, and a joy to drink. The grapes are sourced from the winery’s two estate vineyards. Glass Hawk Vineyard spans 35 acres on the west side of Paso Robles in the renowned Willow Creek District. Through a deep commitment to stewardship of the land and soil, Glass Hawk Vineyard earned Certified Organic designation from CCOF in 2024.

The second vineyard, Jackie’s Vineyard, also Certified Organic, encompasses 20 acres of Bordeaux varietals just east of Glass Hawk and is nestled within the Templeton Gap AVA. This region is celebrated for its warm days, cool nights, and calcareous stone-laden soils. Together, these distinctive vineyard sites provide the foundation for wines that express the character of the land, the elegance of the grape varieties, and the artistic vision of the winemaker.

The atmosphere at the winery is relaxed, welcoming, and family-oriented, though the staff’s passion for and knowledge of wine are readily apparent. Whether you’re enjoying a tasting flight, savoring a glass, sharing a bottle with friends, or simply taking in the vineyard views, you’ll find the same spirit of warmth and connection that inspired the winery’s name.

About the Gleasons

The Gleasons left corporate America in 2013 to launch Four Lanterns Winery, named in honor of their four daughters—the “lights of their life.” The name reflects the family values, love, and sense of connection that remain at the heart of everything they do.

Jackie manages the tasting room and has created a warm, welcoming atmosphere where guests feel like family. Steve focuses on bringing out the natural strengths of the Gleasons’ vineyards—their unique climate and geography—to craft complex, expressive, and enchanting wines.

That sense of family is palpable throughout the winery’s park-like setting. Steve and Jackie chose to build a direct-to-consumer winery because they genuinely enjoy connecting with the people who share their wines. Steve often says there’s nothing better than watching someone’s eyes light up when they take their first sip of Four Lanterns wine—a fitting reflection of the name that inspired it.

Meet The Team

Steve Gleason

Owner/Winemaker

Jackie Gleason

Owner/Tasting Room Manager

Julie Parker

Wine Club Manager

Erin Herndon

Cellar Master

Rita Fraumann

Tasting Room Lead

Ana

Tasting Room Lead