ASCONA VINEYARD - scmwine/Wineries GitHub Wiki
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Summit Drive, Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Elevation | 2,500 feet |
| Size | 14 acres |
| Planted | 1999 (Mt Eden clone), 2017 (Swan clone) |
| Exposure | Southwest-facing hillside |
| Distance from Ocean | 15 miles |
| Farming | 100% organic practices (not formally certified) |
| AVA | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Website | https://asconavineyards.com/ |
High-elevation ridgetop vineyard overlooking Big Basin watershed. Abundant sunshine during the day with consistent overnight fog and cool ocean breezes from the Pacific.
Ancient marine sedimentary deposits of loosely consolidated sandstone and siltstone. Average southwest exposure.
- Pinot Noir (Mt Eden clone planted 1999, Swan clone planted 2017)
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Syrah
Farmed with 100% organic practices using products approved for organic uses. Not formally certified organic.
- Big Basin Vineyards - Pinot Noir
- Arnot-Roberts - Sauvignon Blanc
- Madson Wines - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah
High elevation (2,500 feet), proximity to ocean (15 miles), organic farming practices, and unique marine sedimentary soils create premium terroir for highly regarded small-production wines.