Sarah's Vineyard

Sarah's Vineyard
4005 Hecker Pass Highway
Gilroy, California
USA 95020
Phone: (408) 447-4668
http://sarahsvineyard.com/

Contact: Tim Slater
Email: [email protected]

Located just east of the Santa Cruz mountain chain, a mountain pass funnels cool ocean air down across the vineyard. The typical summer day has a foggy morning, a hot sunny day moderated by a strong ocean breeze, and brisk nighttime temperatures in the 50s. Grapevines love the strong sun and warmth of the day, giving them the energy to thrive; while the chilly nights preserve the subtle fruit flavors of the grapes.The original vineyard was planted in 1978 with Chardonnay, supplemented in 1989 with additional plantings of “Proprietary” clones of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

After purchasing the property in 2001, the Proprietor has planted several additional test plots of Pinot Noir, Viognier and Roussanne. These test plots have proved so successful that in 2006, another 5 acres of Pinot Noir was planted, using a double-secret blend of 115, 667, 777 and “Proprietary” clones.The area around Sarah’s Vineyard has a long history of grape growing. For instance, nearby Uvas Creek is named with the Spanish word for “grapes”. Visitors to Sarah’s Vineyard will find a Grenache vineyard 100 years old less than a mile away, and our Old Vine Zinfandel is made with grapes from gnarled vines planted just a few miles down the road, back in 1922.

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