OUR VINEYARDS
Our Monterey County Vineyards are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.
ARROYO SECO AVA, MONTEREY COUNTY
Vacquero-
Wiley Ranch Vineyard
At the west end of the Arroyo Seco Canyon, our Vaquero vineyard block lies in a gap between the mountains on the sloped southern banks of the Arroyo Seco River. Here, the coastal fog lifts early, and the sun shines so warmly and brightly over the long days across an extended growing season that it constitutes a distinctive growing area, one in which rich, intense Cabernet Sauvignon and other full bodied red varietals thrive. The block’s name Vaquero, meaning “cowboy” in Spanish, is named after the nearby Vaquero Creek, which feeds into the Arroyo Seco River.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Petit Verdot, Syrah, other emerging red varietals
Twin Oaks –
Wiley Ranch Vineyard
This lovely vineyard block, marked by two stately oak trees that tower above the neat vineyard rows, lies along the shaded north banks of the Arroyo Seco River. The sandy, rocky alluvial soils reflect the river’s proximity, and together with the temperate, relatively warm climate, produce grapes that display a perfect balance between crisp acidity and vibrant ripeness, a hallmark of the Arroyo Seco AVA.
Varietals: Chardonnay, Merlot, and Syrah
Windmill-
Wiley Ranch Vineyard
A steep ridge on the north side of a sharp bend in the Arroyo Seco River, the rocky terraced vineyard rows are planted primarily to Pinot Noir, with a selection of the very best clones, resulting elegantly rich, complex wines. The parcel was named for an antique windmill which has been restored.
Varietals: Pinot Noir and Grenache
Alta Mesa / Baja Mesa
Wiley Ranch Vineyard
These two blocks, located on the north side of the Arroyo Seco River on the east side of the canyon, benefit from extended sunshine and distinctive soils. Alta Mesa, the upper block, has distinctive volcanic red soil, while the soil of Baja Mesa, the lower block, is composed of Riverwash. Taken together, the two blocks, planted primarily with the renowned Selection 36 Cabernet Sauvignon Clone, produce wines with superb depth and finesse.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon
Zanetta Vineyard
Located towards the eastern end of the canyon, this vineyard is shaded by the Santa Lucia Mountains and cooled by the “wind tunnel” effect of ocean breezes as they move through the canyon. These conditions create the coldest growing climate of all our vineyards, producing elegant Chardonnay with structured acidity and refinement
Varietals: Chardonnay
Suter Vineyard
This parcel, acquired in 1972, was one of the first vineyards planted in the region and our first in the Arroyo Seco AVA. Located to the south of the Arroyo Seco River towards the middle of the canyon, the ranch also serves as home base for Roger Moitoso, VP of Vineyard Operation and his team. The sandy, rocky alluvial soils, foggy mornings, and cooling shade from the Santa Lucia Mountains produce vibrant fruit flavors and balance across a range of varietals.
Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
MONTEREY AVA
Los Lobos Vineyard
Located near San Ardo towards the south end of Monterey County, the MontereyValley AVA is colder in the winter and spring, but warmer during the rest of the year than the Arroyo Seco AVA to the north. Here, the rolling hillsides of our Los Lobos Vineyard, with rocky loam soils, are planted to a range of classic California varietals. As a result of the temperate climate, integrated pest management and the dedication of our team, portions of the vineyard have received organic certification, and we are working to expand our organic acreage. Wines from this vineyard are approachable and fruit-forward.
Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Delano Winery
31502 Peterson Road
Mcfarland, CA 93250
661-7923159
Mailing Address
1998 Road 152
Delano, CA 93215
San Martin Winery
12805 Llagas Avenue
San Martin, CA 95046
408-683-0998