Our Story
An elevated approach to winemaking, inspired by a unique pursuit of passion.
Force & Grace is a portfolio of wines masterfully crafted by esteemed winemaker, Jean Hoefliger, to challenge the norms of California wines.
Our winemaking approach is customized for every vintage and variety, resulting in distinctive wines of origin that speak to the art inside of the bottle and celebrate the beauty of California’s climate and geography.
Founder
Joseph Carr
Our brand’s raison d’ être, Joseph Carr’s decades-long reputation for crafting world-class wines came after his pursuit of countering disciplines – wrestling and dance. This portfolio of wines honors the natural forces that have shaped a lifetime of experience and captures the natural beauty of contrasting elements.
Experience the making of Force & Grace
From our master winemaker to the art and stories behind our labels, each element of Force & Grace has been curated to provide a portfolio of exceptional experiences to wine enthusiasts.
Winemaker
Jean Hoefliger
Winemaker
Jean Hoefliger
A winemaker with a quixotic mission, Jean Hoefliger believes that wine perfection doesn’t exist, but knows he’ll spend his entire life pursuing it. He’s a true wine artisan, with decades of experience and a stack of awards accompanied by a portfolio of highly rated wines to show for it. But his passions lie at the nexus of science and art, and how harnessing each properly can allow winemakers to push the envelope in new and fascinating directions that challenge the norm.
Artist
Neal Grundy
Artist
Neal Grundy
A Fine Art photographer whose works can be seen worldwide, Grundy’s collaboration with Force & Grace brought to life a collection of labels capturing original fabric sculptures that represent the beauty, elegance, and vitality of each wine.
Immerse yourself in Force & Grace
Discover the art and creativity behind Force & Grace in an interactive, augmented reality experience.