Byington Vineyard & Winery

Field	Details
Owners	Bill and Mary Byington
Winemaker	Daniel Negueruela
Address	21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Phone	(408) 354-1111
Web Site	https://www.byington.com
Email
First Vintage	1987
Current Production

History

Founded 1987 by Bill Byington, who established steel treating company in 1950s. Purchased 95-acre property in Santa Cruz Mountains in 1958. Estate includes 8 acres of Pinot Noir in Santa Cruz Mountains at elevations from 2,000 to 2,200 feet.

Also owns 36-acre Tin Cross Vineyards in Alexander Valley (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot).

Uses sustainable farming and biodynamic methods. Event venue for weddings and gatherings.

Home to Downhill Winery, run by general manager Frank Ashton.

Winemaking

Winemaker Daniel Negueruela. Focus on sustainability and minimal intervention.

Wines

Santa Cruz Mountains:

• Pinot Noir (estate vineyard, 8 acres)
• Chardonnay

Alexander Valley (Tin Cross Vineyards):

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Cabernet Franc
• Petit Verdot

Also sources from other regions including Bates Ranch.

Tasting Locations

• Byington Estate (21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos)
• Madsen Tasting Room (Los Altos)