Farm Cottage Wines

Field	Details
Owner/Winemaker	Ryan Alfaro
Address	Corralitos, CA (Santa Cruz Mountains)
Phone
Web Site	https://farmcottagewines.com
Email	[email protected]
First Vintage	2019
Current Production
AVA	Santa Cruz Mountains

Overview

Farm Cottage Wines founded by Ryan Alfaro in 2019. Ryan is the son of Richard and Mary Kay Alfaro of Alfaro Family Vineyards. He is currently head winemaker at Alfaro Family Vineyards while producing his own label.

Winemaker Background

Ryan Alfaro grew up on his parents' vineyard in Santa Cruz Mountains. Studied Environmental Studies and Geography at UCLA. Studied abroad in Dijon, France through UC Davis Viticulture and Enology program. Completed Post-Graduate degree in Wine Science at University of Auckland, New Zealand. Worked a vintage under winemaker Adam Tolmach before returning to become head winemaker at Alfaro Family Vineyards.

History

The "Farm Cottage" label refers to a cottage built over 100 years ago from heart redwood on the property. In 1997, Richard and Mary Kay Alfaro purchased the property and remodeled the cottage while preserving its original design and using heart redwood for the exterior. Ryan's grandparents lived in the cottage for 20 years. After completing his graduate degree in New Zealand, Ryan moved into the Farm Cottage.

Vineyard Sources

Trout Gulch Vineyard (1980)

16 acres, dry-farmed, 750' elevation near Aptos (less than 4 miles from coast). Sandy loam soil. Wente clone Chardonnay and Mt. Eden clone Pinot Noir.

Ryan Spencer Vineyard (2001)

7 acres, steep hill, 450-800' elevation. Sandy loam soil. Syrah clones 470, 877, 174. Density: 2,300+ vines/acre.

Lester Family Vineyard

Located in Corralitos hills, 3 miles from coast. Farmed by Prudy Foxx. Sandy clay loam soil. Pinot Noir clones 667 & 777.

Varietals

• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir
• Syrah

Distribution

Ships via Vinoshipper to most US states. 3 bottle minimum for shipping.