The Pisoni Vineyard
The above and beyond approach to the founding of the vineyard is only the tip of the iceberg as it is the year in, year out farming practices of the Pisoni family that truly make this site special.
The above and beyond approach to the founding of the vineyard is only the tip of the iceberg as it is the year in, year out farming practices of the Pisoni family that truly make this site special.
Being from the northern end of the Highlands, Fogstone Vineyard was originally called Lucia Highlands Vineyard before it was updated to the slightly more descriptive name after its foggy mornings and stony loam soils.
Both Brosseau and Graham Family vineyards are quite singular – they produce distinctly unique wines very different from the wines we are best known for from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Santa Rita Hills. Read Certified Sommelier Ryan Smith’s analysis and history of these two special wines.
Our favorite way to enjoy our premier Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs is by sharing them with our members at our various Club Events throughout the year.
Did you know that hundreds of different clones of the Pinot Noir grape exist, and each single vineyard Pinot Noir can be comprised of many different clones?
Aug 14, 2017 - Loads of information. There’s a brand name or producer, of course, and a geographic description of origin. A year, if the wine is vintage-dated, and perhaps the name of a grape. And the percentage of alcohol by volume – often in type so small that mere mortals can barely read [...]
July 12, 2017 - Wine educator Bob Zamora leads each session, exploring global Pinot Noir, growing regions such as Sta. Rita Hills and South American wine producers. Full article
“Time flies when you are having fun.” This vintage, the 130th consecutive vintage made here in the historic Jesuit Novitiate Winery of Los Gatos, we will be having over 500 tons of fun!
June, 2017 - It is hard to say exactly when California Pinot Noir truly came of age, but there is no question that it has earned a well-deserved place as one of the state’s premier wines. We remember the days well when but a handful of producers stubbornly refused to [...]
The two key, equally important ingredients, when commencing a new vineyard partnership, are the people involved (from tractor to ownership) and the site (climate and soil).