About Us

First Crush is owned and operated by Becky and Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D. They own a vineyard management company called Precision Ag, Inc. in Paso Robles, California. Becky Zelinski has a degree in communications from California State University, Bakersfield with a background in journalism, public relations and event planning. She was a freelance journalist and photographer, and wrote as a news correspondent for The Bakersfield Californian. Lowell Zelinski has doctorate in soil-plant-water relations from the University of California, Davis with nearly 30 years experience in agriculture production.

Becky conceived the idea for First Crush after learning how enamored friends and family were with the Zelinskis' personal winemaking experience.

"A few years ago, Lowell and I made our own wine. I documented the entire process on film and shared it with friends and family. Numerous people said it looked like so much fun that they wanted to experience the joy of making wine too. So we figured out a way that they could."

Becky's meticulous attention to detail and party-planning experience means every weekend will be filled with fabulous food, great camaraderie, and lots of fun. The Zelinskis will be applying their viticulture knowledge, personal talents and personal winemaking experience, with local contacts to make First Crush, a delightfully rewarding and memorable event.