Vineyards

Edna Valley Appellation
Located in San Luis Obispo County, California, Edna Valley was approved as an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in May 1982 because of unique topography and grape-growing characteristics. Edna Valley is an east-west oriented valley that is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the San Luis mountain range to the northwest, the Santa Lucia mountain range to the northeast, and low-lying hills to the south. Maritime climate and soils consisting of clay, volcanic rock and marine deposits all contribute to distinct characteristics in the wine. The volcanic deposits come from an eroding chain of 14 ancient volcanoes in the Pacific, an extraordinary attribute of the appellation. Edna Valley's proximity to the ocean creates a mild climate, and the growing season is typically the longest in California producing a long hangtime and flavorful, mature fruit.

Arroyo Seco, Force Canyon Vineyard
Located in the center of Monterey County, the Arroyo Seco AVA boasts one of California's longest growing seasons. Literally translated as "Dry Creek," the Arroyo Seco canyon was created years ago by the Arroyo River. Today, alluvial, gravelly and sandy loam soils coupled with the cool breezes from the Montery Bay offer ideal, cool-climate growing conditions. Subsequently, grapes from Arroyo Seco experience an extended hangtime.

Force Canyon Vineyard
Offering, steep canyon walls and excellent drainage, the Force Canyon Vineyard in Arroyo Seco is an ideal location for growing high quality, concentrated pinot noir.

Santa Barbara County Appellation
For over 200 years, Santa Barbara County has been developing a history of winemaking and grape growing, and the area has realized a winemaking renaissance in the last 25 years starting with new vineyard plantings in the 1960s. Unique geological conditions and superior cool-climate make the area a prime location for growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The valleys within Santa Barbara County, including Santa Maria Valley & the Santa Ynez Valley, run East to West instead of the more common North to South orientation. The East-West lay-out draws a breeze off of the Pacific Ocean resulting in warm days, very cool evenings and long ripening periods.