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Fellom Ranch Vineyards

Field Details
Founder Senator Roy Fellom (1928)
Owner/Winemaker Roy "Bud" Fellom
Address 17075 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA
Phone (408) 741-0206
Web Site http://www.fellom.com
Email [email protected]
First Vintage 1987 (bonded)
Current Production
Estate Vineyard 12 acres, Montebello Ridge

History

Founded 1928 by Senator Roy Fellom. Land already planted with vines, but Prohibition was in effect. Vines tended by local families who harvested grapes for own use as payment. 12-acre vineyard largely replanted. Bonded to sell wines in 1987.

Wines

Santa Cruz Mountains (Estate):

  • 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Montebello Ridge Estate) - Field blend: 85% Cab Sauv, 9% Cab Franc, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. 24 months French oak. Gold Medal 2023 SF Chronicle.

Santa Clara County:

  • 2018 Zinfandel (Bellicitti Vineyard, Saratoga) - SOLD OUT
  • 2018 Cabernet Franc (Church Creek Vineyard) - Silver Medal

Other:

  • 2022 Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, Sonoma) - 12 months French oak
  • 2023 Late Harvest Zinfandel (Lime Kiln Vineyard, Gabilan Mountains) - 23 months French oak

Award: 2023 Zinfandel Silver Medal SF Chronicle 2026 Wine Competition.

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