LE BOEUF VINEYARD - scmwine/Wineries GitHub Wiki
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner | Dr. Burney Le Boeuf |
| Location | Near Santa Cruz, bordering Wilder Ranch State Park |
| First Planted | 1974 |
| Vineyard Size | 1.5 acres |
| AVA | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Type | Vineyard |
Historic 1.5-acre vineyard planted in 1974 by Dr. Burney Le Boeuf, Emeritus UC Santa Cruz professor and world's authority on Elephant Seals. Surrounded by towering redwoods and bordering Wilder Ranch State Park.
Planted: 1974
Size: 1.5 acres (originally Pinot Noir, later budded back to Chardonnay in spring 2020)
Location: Near Santa Cruz, surrounded by towering redwoods, bordering Wilder Ranch State Park
Soil: Gently-sloped decomposed granite
Farming: Converted to all organic viticulture under Sandar & Hem stewardship
Varietals planted:
- Chardonnay (heritage clone, grafted to St. George rootstock)
- Pinot Noir (heritage clone, grafted to St. George rootstock) - budded back to Chardonnay in 2020
Characteristics: Strong maritime influence, rocky soil, old vines driving extremely low yields resulting in wines of immense concentration, acidity, and character
Producers using Le Boeuf Vineyard fruit:
- Sandar & Hem - current stewards (2021 Chardonnay Le Boeuf Vineyard - RP 93+ rating)