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Mann Vineyard

Field Details
Owner Mann Family
Location Gilroy
First Planted 1980
Original Use 20-acre prune orchard
AVA Santa Clara Valley
Type Vineyard

Overview

Converted agricultural property in Gilroy, transformed from a 20-acre prune orchard to vineyard in 1980. The vineyard represents the agricultural transition in the Santa Clara Valley during the late 20th century from traditional orchard crops to wine grapes.

History

Pre-1980: 20-acre prune orchard

1980: Converted from prune orchard to wine grape vineyard

Present: Established vineyard in the Santa Clara Valley AVA

Vineyard

Size: 20 acres (original orchard footprint)

First planted: 1980

Location: Gilroy, Santa Clara Valley AVA

Previous use: Prune orchard

The vineyard benefits from the warmer climate of the Santa Clara Valley floor, suitable for a range of wine grape varietals.

Related Entries

Sources

  • Santa Clara Valley vineyard records
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