Small estate Pinot Noir vineyard in Soquel, planted in 1977 by Angelo Raffaelli. The 2-3.5 acre vineyard represents nearly five decades of family viticulture in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

1977: Angelo Raffaelli planted the vineyard

Size: 2-3.5 acres

First planted: 1977

Planted by: Angelo Raffaelli

Location: Soquel, Santa Cruz Mountains

Varietals planted:

• Pinot Noir - Estate plantings from 1977

The vineyard has maintained continuous production for nearly 50 years, with the original 1977 Pinot Noir plantings now considered old vines for the variety.

The vineyard produces Pinot Noir fruit from its historic vines, maintaining the Raffaelli family legacy in Soquel.

• Soquel - Location

• Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard records