about us
why we created gestalt
Gestalt was founded by winemaker Dave Phinney, creator of The Prisoner and Orin Swift Cellars. With twenty-five years of experience making wine around the world, Dave envisioned Gestalt as a platform where creativity could flow freely, where collaboration with artists and makers could inspire new directions, and where members could connect with wine on a deeper, more lasting level. For him, wine has always been a medium—a way of telling stories, provoking thought, and sparking connection.
the team
Gestalt’s winemaking is led by a small, seasoned team with over 100 years of combined experience. Their craft is rooted in traditions that go back for generations, with deep family ties to California vineyards and a proven record of producing bold, distinctive wines that stand the test of time. Guided by Dave’s creative direction, they approach winemaking as both craft and art.
more than wine
Each release is built as a collection, curated around a theme that informs everything from blends to labels to the accompanying zine. Packaging is designed as part of the story, meant to be opened slowly and revisited. Because Gestalt is direct-to-consumer, members also receive 30% below retail pricing, along with the ability to purchase additional bottles until each release sells out.
