Fernwood Cellars

Field	Details
Owners	Matt and Tiffany Oetinger (family-owned)
Winemaker	Matt Oetinger
Address	7137 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone	(408) 848-0611
Web Site	http://www.fernwoodcellars.com
Email
First Vintage	2001
Current Production	3,000 cases
Established	1863 (land worked by family for 150+ years)
Tasting Hours	1st & 3rd weekends monthly, 12pm-4:45pm (last pour 4:30pm)

History

Family has worked this land for over 150 years (established 1863). Matt Oetinger is second-generation winemaker and UC Davis graduate. Former vineyard manager at Clos LaChance.

Vineyards

100% estate-grown wines. All fruit from vineyards owned or managed, mostly within Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. Zinfandel vineyard owned by Matt's father in El Dorado foothills. Sustainable farming practices.

Location

Southern Santa Cruz Mountains. Tasting room surrounded by redwoods on estate property.

Wines

White Wines:

• Chardonnay
• Grüner Veltliner

Red Wines:

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Unique blends
• Special limited production releases

Quality-focused production using top-quality oak barrels.

Wine Club

Includes access to limited wines, purchase discounts, free tastings for member + 3 guests, early event access.