Within a decade, Kenny Likitprakong went from drinking low-end beer to developing a refined taste in wine by studying viticulture and oenology. Passionate traveler, Kenny hopped from Europe to South America, and settled back in Sonoma valley where he grew up as a child. Son of a winemaker, he spent his youth observing his father make wine.

In 1998, Kenny’s experimental project results in his very first wine, which he calls Côte de Fumier. But it is in 2002 that Kenny’s wine company is officially born with the creation of his first brand, which he names, despite his father’s despair, Hobo Wine Co. The “Hobo” name means “nomad”, which describes very well the journey of its founder. This name is particularly appropriate since Kenny does not own a domaine nor a vineyard. If you are looking for an estate-bottled wine, you are in the wrong place. Kenny’s winery is hidden in a warehouse complex without much personality. At the front door, there is no sign that identifies the wine activity occurring inside. On entering the room, throughout the barrels and huge concrete egg-shaped tanks, we find a passionate winemaker who is involved in every step of the wine-making. Within this large open area, one finds a warm and creative corner where sample wine tasting occurs sitting on comfortable chairs. The general atmosphere and hospitality are simply magical.