All About Sierra Madre Vineyard

The Sierra Madre Vineyard is located just fifteen miles from the Pacific Ocean and is recognized as one of the finest cool climate vineyards in California. The proximity to the Pacific Ocean contributes a consistent maritime influence of wind and fog that combine with sandy soils. This combination leads to a long, cool growing season that results in fruit with concentrated and rich flavors.

Planted in 1971, the Sierra Madre Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in Santa Maria Valley. Over the years a variety of wineries have crafted wines from this prestigious vineyard including Au Bon Climat, Byron, Ken Brown and Paul Lato.

The vineyard was also owned for a period of time by Robert Mondavi, the father of California wine, who used the vineyard’s southern exposure and low yielding vines to create wines with depth and minerality. At CRŪ, we are fortunate to have partnered with the Sierra Madre Vineyard for over ten years and continue to be impressed by the quality of fruit we receive from this award-winning vineyard.