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Poetic Cellars
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Founder/Original Winemaker | Katy Lovell (deceased July 10, 2013) |
| Address | 5000 N Rodeo Gulch Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 |
| Phone | (831) 462-3478 |
| Web Site | http://www.poeticcellars.com |
| [email protected] | |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Property | 33 acres (10 acres planted) |
| AVA | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Location | Historic Vine Hill winegrowing district, overlooks Pacific Ocean |
History
Winemaker Katy Lovelland her husband Max Rios founded the Rios-Lovell winery in Livermore in 1994. Following their divorce in 2004 Katy founded Poetic Cellars in the hills above Soquel. Katy retained around 38 acres of vineyards in Livermore, which are planted with several different varieties. In addition the new 38 acre estate has roughly 10 acres of growing land. Initial plantings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are not yet mature.
Estate
33 acres in hills above Soquel, historic Vine Hill winegrowing district. Temperate climate, ocean views.
Plantings: ~10 acres
- Pinot Noir (hillsides)
- Chardonnay (hillsides)
Wines
Santa Cruz Mountains Estate:
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
From Livermore Valley (Rios-Lovell vineyard, 38 acres retained):
- Cabernet Sauvignon (Wente vineyard source), San Francisco Bay AVA
- Mourvèdre, San Francisco Bay AVA
- Petite Sirah, San Francisco Bay AVA
- Syrah, San Francisco Bay AVA
- Late Harvest Viognier, San Francisco Bay AVA
Note
Founder and winemaker Katy Lovell passed away July 10, 2013. Website shows winery open for visits but current ownership/winemaking status unclear.