MANN VINEYARD - scmwine/Wineries GitHub Wiki
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mann Family |
| Location | Gilroy |
| First Planted | 1980 |
| Original Use | 20-acre prune orchard |
| AVA | Santa Clara Valley |
| Type | Vineyard |
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.
Pre-1980: 20-acre prune orchard
1980: Converted from prune orchard to wine grape vineyard
Present: Established vineyard in the Santa Clara Valley AVA
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.
- Gilroy - Location
- Santa Clara Valley AVA - Appellation
- Santa Clara Valley vineyard records