Donald Thiessen Owner and Winemaker
Every weekend owner and winemaker Donald Thiessen personally welcomes you to the winery as he pours for you his award wining wine. He is known as the "character" around town and will surely have you in stitches with his cowboy style and humor. He enjoys making new friends, listening to live music, trips to the lake, and sharing his fine wine.
Donald grew up on an avocado ranch in Ventura and moved to the Paso Robles area 35 years ago with his family. His dream was to find a place to raise his children and become an active part of a small, growing community. Paso was the perfect place! Over the years he raised three children, developed Peachy Canyon Woodworks and Thiessen Construction, and became a well-known cowboy in town.
He is involved in the Paso Robles Rotary, The Paso Robles Chamber of Commmerce, The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, the Paso Robles Main Street Association, and the Paso Robles Trail Riders.
Jill Capozzoli, General Manager
Jill received her bachelor's degree from Chico State University and then went on to receive her Master's in Elementary Education from the University of Reno, Nevada. After college, Jill returned to Southern California and taught in the Ocean View School District for 12 years. Her many years in teaching gave her experience in management, communication, technology, event coordination, and organization. The combination of her education and work experience are integral in her current position as the general manager of Stacked Stone Cellars.
Jill works closely with Donald Thiessen, as he produces small lots of hand crafted, award winning wine. She enjoys working with the community and representing Stacked Stone Cellars at many community events and association meetings. She enjoys meeting people who visit the winery, corresponding with wine club members, helping brides plan for their special day, and organizing the summer concert series "Under the Oaks". Come experience Paso and enjoy the hospitality and warm feeling at Stacked Stone Cellars. In her free time she enjoys working the land of her family ranch, camping with her family and friends, reading, blogging, and drinking Paso wine!