Muccigrosso

Owners	Michael and Lynne Muccigrosso
Winemaker	Jacob Kauffman
Address	21450 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Phone	(408) 354-0821
Web Site	http://www.muccigrosso.com
Email
First Vintage
Current Production

Overview

Family-run winery in remote Santa Cruz Mountains location. Bonded winery since 2001. No public tasting room. Limited production with hands-on winemaking approach.

Remote property down 2.5-mile dirt driveway from Bear Creek Road.

History

Early 1980s: Michael and Lynne Muccigrosso purchased property. Michael began dry farming Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay.

In Memoriam:

• Lynne Muccigrosso (President) - Died March 2015 after battling ovarian cancer. Flagship "Lyn Zin" named after her.
• Jacob Kauffman (Winemaker) - Died March 2009. Led winemaking from inception.

Wines

• Lyn Zin - Zinfandel (flagship wine, first vintage 2001)
• Pinot Noir - Santa Cruz Mountains
• Macchia - "Super Tuscan" blend (includes estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon)
• Chardonnay
• Monterey County Zinfandel