2+ acres of commercial quality vineyards producing award winning wines - Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Cabernet, Chardonnay and Semillon varieties, total about 1200 vines, planted in 1991, 1994 and 1999. The area has
emerging high quality wineries - 4 new wineries opened in last couple of years. An ideal setup to estalish under 5,000 case winery, winery contracted grape growing and hobby winemaking, or custom crush winemaking.
The layout of the yards and vineyards were professionally designed and now mature, have an inviting park like feel. Plants and trees were appropriately selected for the site, including many native scrubs and plants. Surrounding the gorgeous grounds are olive trees, Japanese maples, willow trees, rose bushes, fruit trees, wisteria, trumpet vines and wildflowers and perennials for seasonal color. The gated/fencing and cross-fencing of the property, coupled with landscaping that also provides privacy screens make this property a very private, quiet and secure compound. The owners have truly enjoyed lots of entertaining focused on the country lifestyle aspects of this property, from grape harvest parties, outdoor concerts, wine tasting and luncheons to huge kid's outdoor parties.
The location is the foothills of southern Santa Cruz mountains west of Gilroy. Quick access (10 minutes) to 101 in Morgan Hill via Watsonville Rd. Micro-climate with lots of sun plus a coastal effect breezes and occasional morning fog. Area of rural residential and agricultural zoning, including country homes, horses, and vineyards |
