Inwood Estates Vineyards was founded by Dan Gatlin, one of Texas' earliest pioneers in wine. Dan has now completed 45 growing seasons in Texas viticulture and has 51 years total experience in the wine industry including his work as a buyer in Europe and California.

Inwood is most known for its pioneering work with Tempranillo, but is primarily focused on Cabernet and all Bordeaux varietals today.

Dan is most known for his pro-science views citing advances in genetics, plant physiology and other disciplines as more precise and modern data points than the traditional concept of terroir.