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Joe Barton Jr., another winemaker with Bakersfield roots, was honored last November by having the title of “Blend Master” bestowed upon him for the 15th  Annual Zinfandel Festival to be held March 16 through18 in Paso Robles. This event is always a pleasure to attend for local people, and having one of our own prominent in the festivities is another big plus for the old home town! The Barton family started Grey Wolf Cellars in Paso Robles in August of 1994 along with Bakersfield residents Gary and Becky Porter. Both families were in the construction business locally. Joe Sr. and Gary had studied wine in college. Both families were also active at West High School in the parent Booster group and Becky worked as a teacher at there. She is currently the activities director at Centennial High School. Joe Sr. and his wife, Shirlene, purchased full control of the winery in January of 1996. Shirlene also taught for the Kern High School District while commuting to the...
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