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Ahlgren Vineyard

Field	Details
Owners	Dexter and Valerie Ahlgren (1976-2016)
Location	Highway 9, Boulder Creek
Founded	1976
Closed	2016
AVA	Santa Cruz Mountains
Type	Vineyard

Overview

Ahlgren Vineyard was a historic vineyard and winery located in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, seven miles north of Boulder Creek on Highway 9. Founded in 1976 by Dexter and Valerie Ahlgren, the operation produced 2,500-3,000 cases per year using traditional, hands-on methods until closure in 2016.

History

1976: Founded by Dexter and Valerie Ahlgren in Boulder Creek.

2000: Dexter Ahlgren suffered a stroke; daughter Beth Ahlgren took over as winemaker.

2016: The winery closed operations.

Vineyard & Production

The winery was located in the cellar of the Ahlgren family home on Highway 9. The operation used traditional, hands-on winemaking methods.

Varietals produced:

Semillon
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Zinfandel
Nebbiolo
Pinot Noir
Syrah