We’re a family owned and operated boutique urban winery and gathering place, making handcrafted unmanipulated single varietal wines and blends using Old World techniques and New World technology. Based in the Santa Cruz, California wine region, we have access to some of the most distinctive grapes in the world. We source ours from central coast viticulturists (grape-growers) dedicated to meticulous farming practices.
We believe that wines should be an honest representation of the time and place where the grapes were harvested. We distinguish ourselves by harvesting grapes at a lower brix level, resulting in lower alcohol wines, and rely solely on wild, native yeast to facilitate fermentation, rather than using commercial yeast preferred by most winemakers. The result is truly complex and distinctive wines that showcase the subtle changes in the grapes of each vintage.
Unlike a traditional winery, we’re not limited in the grapes we use. We often experiment with different taste profiles while remaining true to Old World styles. Proud to be among the growing urban winery scene in Santa Cruz, our warm and welcoming tasting room feels more like a brewpub than a stuffy winery. You can even purchase wine in a growler. Handcrafted wood and metal tables, made by our metal-worker founder, mingle with local art and relaxing sofas nestled among dancing firelight. Visiting our tasting room is a little like gathering around a modern version of the village smithy.