kukkula

Name: kukkula
Address: 9515 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA, 93446, US
Telephone: +18052270111

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Kukkula, which means "hill" or "high place" in Finnish, aptly describes the 80-acre Jussila property.

Located on the west side of Paso Robles overlooking the historic Adelaida Schoolhouse, the property is comprised of 29 acres of vines, 8 acres of olives, 32 acres of mature walnut trees, and a spectacular modern home and winery facility. With another property on Adelaida Road, we farm a total of 49 acres of vines, all are dry-farmed and organic.

10/23/2026

Six harvests in, and our own Curren has been nominated by his peers for the Paso Robles W**e Country Alliance Cellar Worker of the Year. 🍇

Curren found the cellar almost by accident. As a Cal Poly student, he took a harvest job for the summer, and that first season hooked him.

“My fellow cellar workers know what kind of grit and hard work go into the job.” That’s why this nomination means so much to him.

His biggest lesson: great w**e comes from great grapes. Paying attention to the details in the vineyard and the cellar makes all the difference.

He also credits the Paso community. Neighbors lend tanks, equipment, and advice without hesitation. “The collaboration and support we give each other sets Paso w**e apart.”

Next time you pour a glass of kukkula, take his advice: close your eyes and picture where it came from.

Congratulations, Curren. We’re proud to have you on the hillside. 🥂

10/14/2026

Final call, club members: the fall pickup party is this Saturday.

October 17, 2–5pm, at our place on the hill. A few spots remain, and this is your last chance to grab one.

Membership has its privileges, and this is one of our favorites:

🍷 Our fall release w**es, plus a few extras

🧀 Appetizers by Paula, with an assist from Chef Mikey

🔍 Our annual blind tasting: four highly rated w**es of similar vintage and construction. Rank them 1–4, name the dominant varietal, and find the kukkula blend in the lineup.

It sounds intimidating. It isn’t. Great w**e, a little education, a little competition, and everyone leaves happy. It’s become our favorite fall tradition.

$35/guest · up to 4 guests per membership · 21+
Open to kukkula and Next Level club members. DM us to reserve your spot.

Not a member yet? There’s still time. DM us about joining the club, and we’ll save you a seat at the table.

Kippis,
Kevin & Paula

10/11/2026

Every kukkula w**e is grown on our hillside in the Adelaida District, the limestone-driven far west side of Paso Robles. If it isn’t from this hill, it isn’t ours.

The vines find their own water. We dry farm, irrigating only when a young vine or a hard season truly calls for it. That means smaller crops, deeper flavor, and real differences from one vintage to the next. We don’t smooth those out.

Organic in the vineyard. Hands off in the cellar. Native yeasts, reds bottled unfined and unfiltered. The work happens outside, so the cellar doesn’t have to fix anything.

Blends, not varietals. Rhône varieties - Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Counoise - at the heart, with Cabernet Sauvignon where the hill grows it well. These are w**es built for the tenth year, not the first.

Critics have been generous, but the review we actually wait on is yours. When you come back, that’s the highest compliment this place can receive.

Kevin and Paula Jussila started kukkula in 2006 and still run it. kukkula is Finnish for “the high place.” There’s no parent company and no investment group. When you open a bottle, you’re supporting the people who pruned the vines.

10/03/2026

Everything comes from here. One hillside in the Adelaida District.

Our fall release is ready for club members: the 2022 aatto, pas de deux and sisu. Dry farmed, organic in the vineyard and hands off in the cellar: native yeasts, unfined, unfiltered, and built to age.

The critics have been kind:
2022 aatto — 92 pts, W**e Enthusiast
2022 pas de deux — 93 pts, James Suckling
2022 sisu — 93 pts, W**e Advocate

But the best review we get is you coming back.

Club members, join us Saturday, October 17 to taste and pick up your shipment. To RSVP or add to your order, contact Melina at melina@kukkulaw**e.com or 805-237-0111.

Not a member yet? First access is one of the benefits. Find your level at the link in bio.

— Kevin and Paula Jussila, kukkula since 2006

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10/02/2026

second to last tank, pressed.

harvest 2026 started august 26 and ended september 16. three weeks, start to finish. fastest one we’ve ever had up here.

the fruit decided it was ready, so we were too. one more tank to go, then we sleep.

in the meantime join us in the tasting room as we are open 10 am - 4 pm and the AC is keeping us cool. 🍷

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09/12/2026

Harvest 2026 at kukkula in one dusty, sticky, early morning blur! Grapes, chaos, sweat, and great w**e in the making!

09/07/2026

A big thank you to Curren, Heron, Kevin, and the whole harvest team for making this the start of a great vintage at kukkula.

08/28/2026

W**e tasting with kids isn’t quiet, but it’s real.

Sometimes you don’t even know if kids are allowed, the babysitter cancels, someone refuses to nap, and suddenly your “relaxing afternoon” includes a tiny human trying to ride a dinosaur across the tasting room table.

Kids are welcome at kukkula. Truly. I keep toys, jokes, and whatever distractions I can find, even if your tasting ends up being fast, chaotic, or interrupted by 47 questions about grapes.

If I can give you even a few minutes to feel like a normal adult again: to breathe, sip, and remember you exist outside of snack negotiations, that’s the goal. They’ll create chaos. You’ll drink w**e. Balance.

From one tired parent to another,

❤️ Melina

08/14/2026

Such a fun day at the 27th Annual W**emakers’ Barbeque Cook‑Off with the Paso Robles Rotary Club. Mikey and I may work at different places now (Paso Inn for him, kukkula for me), but getting to team up again — as husband and wife — made the day feel extra special.

We even took home Honorable Mention in the professional pairing category, which was such a sweet surprise and a proud moment for both of us.

Even better, this event makes a real impact: all proceeds go directly toward scholarships for local high school graduates. We’ll keep you posted on the final tally for this year’s awards — it’s always inspiring to see how much this community shows up. Proud to be part of something that celebrates community, craft, and giving back.

08/01/2026

kukkula is stoked to be joining Chef Michael and his team over at Paso Robles Inn and the The Piccolo at Paso Robles Inn for the W**emakers Cookoff, hosted by the Paso Robles Rotary Club on August 8th. This event donates scholarships to students in our Paso community.

Chef Michael is making merguez, a spicy lamb sausage, with piquillo and his secret recipe harissa. For the w**e pairing, you'll have to stop by and say hi to find out!

Chef Charlie Palmer
Paso Robles Inn
The Piccolo at Paso Robles Inn
Rotary Club Of Paso Robles

Address

9515 Chimney Rock Road
Paso Robles, CA
93446

Telephone

+18052270111

Website

http://www.kukkulawine.com/

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