What Fuels Our Spirit of Resistance?

Stepping Off the Treadmill

Have you ever dreamed of stepping off the treadmill and choosing passion over momentum? That’s exactly what Kimberly and Kirk did when they founded Resistance Wine Company.

Kimberly caught the wine bug while living in Chile and carried it back to Washington, D.C., where she met Kirk. Through tastings, travel, and unforgettable experiences in places like Tuscany, Chile, and Napa, Kirk fell in love with wine—the places it comes from, the conversations it sparks, and the life built around it.

That shared love, and a desire to define success on their own terms, fueled their spirit of resistance. Kimberly began making wine in the basement of their family home, while Kirk—an entrepreneur and author—built the business behind the dream. In 2016, they moved to Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, and in 2024 opened their Downtown Ashland tasting room. After re-educating herself in chemistry and winemaking at UC Davis (and surviving a crash course in plumbing), Kimberly returned to winemaking—this time on her own terms.

Wine, With Intention

Kimberly’s wines buck convention: no additives, low-intervention practices, and a deep respect for the land. People are prioritized over machines, manipulation is avoided, and each vintage is allowed to speak for itself. The Rogue Valley’s diversity encourages experimentation, and no two wines—or years—are ever quite the same.

Join the Resistance



Every bottle of Resistance Wine is an invitation. An invitation to slow down, gather, and remember what matters. With each glass, you support farming, craftsmanship, and a life lived with passion, care, and intention.

Pour a glass. Share a bottle. Join the resistance.

Wine Is Just Fermented Grape Juice—Until It Isn’t.

The difference shows up in the moment. When the winemaker knows your name. When your friends linger longer. When a casual tasting turns into a story you keep telling.

At Resistance Wine Company, we don’t just make wine. We build safe spaces. We host gatherings. We create moments that stick. Not by chasing trends, but by pouring thoughtfully— in the right place, at the right time, with the right people.

Our wines are small-batch and expressive, made to feel personal. Our tasting room feels less like a bar and more like a dinner party that got a little out of hand. Every detail—labels, varietals, playlists—is intentional, and all of it points to connection over consumption.

Come for the Tempranillo. Stay for the toast. Leave with a story.

How We Do It

Character-driven, small-batch wines by our award-winning winemaker, Kimberly Drake.

A tasting room designed for comfort, conversation, and laughter.

Events that bend the rules—First Friday Empanada Throwdown, Woodfired pizza nights, Tattoo and Vinyl pop-ups, birthday parties, anniversaries and so much more!

Pairings that surprise (Big Macs + Syrah? Absolutely.)