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Pelican Ranch

Field Details
Owners Phil and Peggy Crews
Winemaker Phil Crews, Ph.D. (Research Professor, UCSC Chemistry)
Associate Winemakers Zane Tellez, Neil Able
Winery Address 2364 Bean Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA
Tasting Room 100 Kennedy Drive, Capitola, CA
Phone (831) 426-6911
Web Site http://www.pelicanranch.com
First Vintage 1997
Current Production 1,000 cases annually
AVA Santa Cruz Mountains
Tasting Hours Saturdays 12-5pm

Overview

Small-lot, artisanal winery specializing in Burgundian and Rhône varietals. Sources grapes from high-profile vineyards in Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond. Makes twenty wines each vintage.

Winemaker

Phil Crews, Ph.D. - Research Professor at UC Santa Cruz Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Runs winery with wife Peggy.

Wines

Particularly known for:

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Syrah

Also produces:

  • Red wines
  • White wines
  • Rosé
  • Fruit wines

Tasting

Scotts Valley: Saturdays 12-5pm, features "ASAP - Advanced Sipping & Pairing (with Kettle Chips)"

Capitola: 100 Kennedy Drive

Private tastings available by arrangement.

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