When we source grapes from opposite corners of the Central Coast, and prefer the scenic route, we get to explore some of the lesser known areas of this beautiful part of the country. We encourage you to follow along while we share with you these roads less traveled....
June 9, 2017
Pinot Noir may be the best thing to ever happen in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The vineyards are located at the bottom of the eastern side of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range in Monterey County, where the mountains are the only thing that separates this prestigious grape-growing region from the ocean. The weather is perfect – cool nights from the ocean air coupled with days that get hot enough (not…
June 18, 2016
Some vineyards have a soul. Some vineyards you just connect with. There are three aspects to a vineyard that has this impact: the way it’s farmed, the land under and around you, and the people that farm the land. The first two aspects are the easiest to achieve. Buying a cool piece of land, planting, and properly farming a vineyard isn’t all that unusual. But when the land is owned…