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Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards

Field Details
Owners Michael and Kellie Ballard (1996-present)
Winemaker Tony Craig (2003-present)
Address 23600 Congress Springs Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone (408) 741-2934
Website https://www.savannahchanelle.com
AVA Santa Cruz Mountains

History

Pre-Prohibition: Property known as Ville de Monmartre, planted with head-pruned Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc vines.

Post-Prohibition: Vineyard lay derelict until Daniel Gehrs discovered it and founded Congress Springs Vineyards.

Early 1990s: Gehrs sold the vineyard to a British corporation.

1992-1996: Owned by the Mariana family.

1996-present: Purchased by Michael and Kellie Ballard, who renamed it "Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards" after their daughters Savannah and Chanel.

2003: Tony Craig joined as winemaker.

Operations

Boutique, family-owned winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Michael and Kellie Ballard are involved in all aspects of the operation. The property includes a Villa used as the family's vacation home.

Wines

Estate wines including:

  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Zinfandel
  • Carignane
  • Chardonnay

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Sources

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