At Wine Country Woodcraft, Mike doesn’t settle for ordinary. While big-box stores often rely on mass-produced boards made from low-grade or engineered wood, every piece Mike creates begins with carefully chosen premium hardwoods like walnut, maple, cherry, padauk, and purpleheart. These aren’t just beautiful woods—they’re durable, timeless materials that bring warmth, character, and elegance to each handcrafted board. By starting with the very best, Mike ensures every product is built to last and designed to impress.

Mike hand-selects specialty woods such as Wenge, Canary Wood, and Bloodwood for their stunning natural colors and unique grain patterns. These species are rarely found in chain-store offerings because they’re more difficult to source and work with, but Mike sees them as essential to creating true one-of-a-kind pieces. The bold purples of Purpleheart, the fiery orange of Chakte Viga, and the golden glow of Osage Orange are left to shine naturally—no artificial dyes or shortcuts, just the beauty of the wood itself.

Mass-produced cutting boards and serving trays often rely on glue-ups of low-grade materials that warp, dull, or fall apart over time. Mike takes the opposite approach. Using heirloom-quality hardwoods like White Oak, Red Oak, and Douglas Fir, every piece is crafted with attention to stability, finish, and long-term durability. These woods aren’t just attractive—they’re strong enough to handle daily use while still retaining their natural beauty year after year.

Choosing Wine Country Woodcraft means choosing authenticity and artistry over factory production. Each board tells its own story through its grain, color, and character, something you simply won’t find on the shelves of big retailers. Mike’s passion for these rare and classic woods results in products that not only serve as practical kitchen and entertaining tools but also become conversation pieces and cherished keepsakes for years to come.