Vineyard 7 & 8

Spring Mountain began producing its world-class fruit in the late 1800s at La Perla Vineyard just south of York Creek. With a decline in production and activity in the early 1900s, due to Prohibition and disease, Spring Mountain began its rapid regrowth in 1953 with the founding of Stony Hill. Now, with more than 25 producing vineyards in the district, Spring Mountain has established itself as one of the premier winemaking regions in the world.

Known for its long growing season, harvest typically begins in mid-September and can extend into November. This is due to evenings that are cooled by coastal breezes, as well as the variety of soils and microclimates.

Beginning with our first vintage in 1999, we began the quest to produce world-class wines from this unique piece of land, a mix of sedimentary, volcanic, and clay soils. The vineyards were established in the early 1980s and are currently planted to ten acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and four acres of Chardonnay.

Our facility allows us to micromanage the entire process. Small fermentations, strict sorting of the fruit, techniques based on cleanliness and organization...these philosophies are all part of our winemaking approach.