About Santa Lucia Highlands
Designated an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1992, and heralded by Dan Berger in 2001 as "becoming one of the finest growing regions in California", Santa Lucia Highlands is part of the western mountain range shielding the Salinas Valley from the Pacific Ocean. The region consists of southeastern-facing benches sitting above the morning fog and cooled by coastal winds that sweep in from Monterey Bay. The cooling fog, afternoon winds and good sun exposure lengthen the growing season, allowing the grapes to hang on the vines longer, developing complex flavors while keeping their attractive, crisp acidity. This terroir makes the Santa Lucia Highlands perfect for growing premium Pinot Noir

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Garys' Vineyard
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
Planted: 1997
Total Vineyard
Acreage: 50 acres
Roar Block: Block 1 - 2.1 acres
Varietal/
Clone/Rootstock: Pisoni Clone planted to 3309
Yield: 2 tons per acre
Exposure: Southeast
Trellising: VSP Bilateral
Spacing: 6x8
Soils: Arroyo Seco Sandy loam
Climate: A marine climate highlighted by strong coastal winds blowing off Monterey bay make for foggy mornings, breezy afternoons and a long, drawn out growing season.

Rosella's Vineyard
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
Planted: 1996
Total Vineyard
Acreage: 50 acres
Roar Block: New York Block - 1.25 acres
Varietal/
Clone/Rootstock: Dijon 777 planted to 101-14
Yield: 2 tons per acre
Exposure: Southeast
Trellising: VSP Unilateral
Spacing: 5.8
Soils: Arroyo Seco Sandy loam
Climate: A marine climate highlighted by strong coastal winds blowing off Monterey bay make for foggy mornings, breezy afternoons and a long, drawn out growing season.

Pisoni Vineyard
Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
Planted: 1988
Total Vineyard
Acreage: 40acres
Roar Block: Big Block - 1 acre
Varietal/
Clone/Rootstock: Pisoni Clone planted to 5C
Yield: 2.5 tons per acre
Exposure: Southeast
Trellising: VSP Unilateral
Spacing: 5x10
Soils: Decomposed granite/gravelly loam
Climate: A marine climate highlighted by strong coastal winds blowing off Monterey bay make for foggy mornings, breezy afternoons and a long, drawn out growing season.