The Santa Cruz Mountains

Santa Cruz Mountain growers & winemakers understand that natural elements such as mountain terrain, marine influence, varied micro-climates, and distinctive soils combine to produce some of the finest conditions for winegrowing. This is home to high quality wine producers Kathryn Kennedy Winery and Bargetto Winery.

The Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is an American Viticultural Area centered around the Santa Cruz Mountains. It includes three counties in California: Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. Recognized as an AVA in 1981, the Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation was among the first to be defined by its mountain topography. Based on elevation, it largely follows the fog line along the coast, extending down to 800 feet (240 m) in the east (San Francisco Bay side) and 400 feet (120 m) in the west (Monterey Bay side), and encompasses the highest ridgetops at 3000’+ elevation.

The mountain terrain, the Pacific Ocean, and the nearby San Francisco Bay have wide ranging effects on the appellation, creating myriad microclimates in the region - depending on the elevation of the land, on which side of the mountains are the vineyards, the effects of fog, sun exposure, soil type, etc.

Bargetto 2004 La Vita Red Wine
WBAO04L0 Bargetto

Earthy hints of redwood needles, cedar and bitter cacao combat the intense dried fruits to formulate an ultimate balance of fruit and earth.

California , Santa Cruz Mountains
Red , Red Blends

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Kathryn Kennedy 2006 Small Lot Cabernet
WKAC06S0 Kathryn Kennedy

San Francisco Chronicle: "It's bright, pure-fruited Cab that's charming now with floral berry fruit, plus deeper scents of violets, cassis and charred herbs."

California , Santa Cruz Mountains
Red , Cabernet Sauvignon

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