At the forefront of Willow Cove is Amanda Gorter, a passionate young winemaker inspired by the heritage and agricultural roots that continue to anchor the identity of the Paso Robles community. Amanda employs a non-interventionist approach when making wine in the spirit that "great wine comes from great vineyards." Originally from the Central Valley and raised in a third-generation California agricultural family, Amanda studied Biology and Winemaking at UC Davis before settling in Paso Robles. ​Now, as an up-and-coming winemaker who has trained under some of the best in the industry, Amanda focuses on creating bold and expressive wines that are unique in style while still being authentic to the places they are from.