
Overlooking California‘s Silicon Valley to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is home to more than 75 wine producers and 200 growers – often with remarkably sustainable roots.
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon dominate regional plantings, accounting collectively for just over 75% of the vines. Yet there is considerable investment in Merlot, Zinfandel and many Rhône varieties too.