Sarah's Vineyard - scmwine/Wineries GitHub Wiki
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner/Winemaker | Tim Slater (2001-present) |
| Former Owner/Winemaker | Marilyn Clark (1978-2000) |
| Former Winemakers | Dave Heiber (2001-2005), Matt Oettinger (2006), Robert Henson (2007-) |
| Additional Winemakers | Tim O'Kelley, Ken Deis |
| Address | 4005 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy |
| Phone | (877) 44-PINOT (447-4668) |
| Website | https://www.sarahsvineyard.com/ |
| [email protected] | |
| First Vintage | 1978 |
| Vineyard Size | 24 acres |
| Location | Mt. Madonna district, southern Santa Cruz Mountains |
| AVA | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Jennifer pouring in the tasting room |
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Sarah's Vineyard began as a 10-acre vineyard in 1978, producing Estate Chardonnay, and later Pinot Noir and Merlot. Founder and winemaker Marilyn Clark retired and sold the property in 2001 to Tim Slater, a Silicon Valley scientist and inventor who learned winemaking through UC Davis online classes and hands-on experience.
Located in the cool climate Mt. Madonna district of the southern Santa Cruz Mountains, the 24-acre estate focuses on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rhône blends. The vineyard includes approximately 6-7 acres each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, plus plantings of Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, and Counoise. The winery also sources fruit from local growers and outside the AVA.
- 2009 San Francisco Chronicle: Two Best In Class awards for 2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir and 2005 Besson Vineyard Syrah
Do not confuse with Sarah's Vineyard Winery in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Chardonnay:
- Estate Chardonnay, Santa Clara Valley
- Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains
- Steel Blue Chardonnay (unoaked)
Pinot Noir:
- Estate Pinot Noir, Santa Clara Valley
- Reserve Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains
Rhône Varietals:
- Besson Vineyard Roussanne, Santa Clara Valley
- Besson Vineyard Syrah, Santa Clara Valley
- Parrish Vineyard Syrah, Santa Clara Valley
Other:
- Besson Vineyard Zinfandel, Santa Clara Valley
- Besson Vineyard Merlot, Santa Clara Valley