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| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Owners | Richard Alfaro and Mary Kay Alfaro |
| Winemaker | Richard Alfaro |
| Address | 420 Hames Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| Phone | (831) 728-5172 |
| Web Site | http://www.alfarowine.com |
| [email protected] | |
| First Vintage | 1998 |
| Current Production | 60 acres under vine |
| Tasting Hours | Saturday 12-5pm (reservations required) |
| AVA | Santa Cruz Mountains |
Richard Alfaro and Mary Kay Alfaro founded Alfaro's Micro Bakery and a restaurant before shifting to winemaking. In 1997, they acquired a 75-acre aging apple farm in Corralitos and transformed it into Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery. Currently 60 acres under vine.
Estate grown and bottled wines. Tasting room onsite with indoor/outdoor tasting bars, picnic areas overlooking vineyards. Child and dog friendly.
Richard Alfaro and Joe Martin are also partners in Martin Alfaro Wines.
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Gruner Veltliner
14+ acres, south-facing hillside, 500-650' elevation. Pinot Noir planted in 9 blocks with different clone/rootstock combinations. Clones: 113, 114, 115, 667, 777, 828. Density: 1,361 vines/acre.
7 acres, steep hill, 450-800' elevation. Named after the Alfaro's son. Multiple blocks:
- Grandma & Grampa's blocks: 4 Dijon clones Chardonnay, Pommard clones 4 & 5 Pinot Noir
- Billy K block: 1 acre Merlot (clones 343, 347, 181)
- La Escalera: Terraced hillside, Hermitage clones Syrah
- Mrs. K's block: Syrah clones 470, 877, 174; heirloom clones Swan, Mt. Eden, Martini, Pommard
- Density: 2,300+ vines/acre, sandy loam soil
3 acres, south-facing, ~500' elevation. Sandy loam soil next to seasonal stream (coolest spot on property). Gruner Veltliner (one of first in California - only 10 acres in CA when planted in 2008, now ~170 acres statewide).
Summit vineyard, 850' elevation, steep terrace with ocean view. Named after Richard's wife. Split between:
- Pinot Noir: own-rooted vines from Grand Cru Vosne Romanee Monopole vineyard
- Chardonnay: Robert Young clone
7+ acres, northwest-facing hillside, 550-650' elevation. Named after the Alfaro's daughter.
- Lower portion: 2.5 acres own-rooted Wente clone Chardonnay, 1 acre "Muscat" clone Chardonnay (CH 809)
- Upper portion: Pinot Noir, high density (2,000 vines/acre), clones 113, 114, 115, 667, 777, 828, 359, 475, Pommard 4, Pommard 5
16 acres, dry-farmed, 750-800' elevation near Aptos (less than 4 miles from coast). Sandy loam soil.
- 12 acres: Robert Young clone Chardonnay
- 4 acres: Mt. Eden, Pommard, Martini clones Pinot Noir
- "A" Estate Pinot Noir
- Rose of Pinot Noir
- Lindsay Paige Vineyard Pinot Noir
- Estate Chardonnay
- Alfaro Family Vineyard Pinot Noir
- Ryan Spencer Vineyard Syrah
- Billy K Merlot
- Gruner Veltliner