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Bald Mountain Vineyard
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ryan Beauregard |
| Location | 3 miles inland from Pacific Ocean, Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Elevation | 1,000-1,200 feet (atop ridge on fog line) |
| First Planted | 1880s (current vines ~1985) |
| AVA | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Type | Vineyard |
Overview
One of the most historic vineyard sites in Santa Cruz Mountains, with grapes planted since at least 1880. The Beauregard family has ranched the property since 1945. Located just a couple miles from the Pacific Ocean, three miles inland.
Vineyard
Elevation: 1,000-1,200 feet atop a ridge on the fog line
Soil: Zayante series - decomposed ancient seabed that has become powdery white sand/bright white Zayante sands
Varietals planted:
- Chardonnay (primary) - Old Wente Clone, self-rooted, 40-year-old vines planted around mid-1980s
Yields: Extremely low yields of about a ton per acre from 30-year-old own-rooted vines
Wine Production
Producers using Bald Mountain Vineyard fruit:
- Sandar & Hem - Chardonnay (95 points Wine Enthusiast, Best of Class in Packaging at SF Chronicle Wine Competition)
- Beauregard Vineyards (estate)