Monterey County Vineyards
Jackson Family Wines
Jackson Family Wines owns and farms twelve vineyards in Monterey county. Highlighted in this Storymap are three standout vineyards, other vineyards include Abel, Porter, Valley View, Jensen, Puente Del Monte, Hacienda, Malouf, Gravelstone.
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PANORAMA/ KITEWINDER
SUB-AVA
Arroyo Secco
Santa Lucia Highlands
PLANTED ACREAGE
Pinot Noir: 424.15 acres
Total acreage: 424.15 acres
ELEVATION
Max: 630 ft
Min: 322 ft
PRIMARY SOIL TYPE
Chualar Loam
SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS
California Certified Sustainable Winery (CCSW)
Sustainability in Practice (SIP)
KEY WINES SOURCED
La Crema
Carmel Road
Kendall-Jackson
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Nestled at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range, this unique vineyard is known for its many microclimates and variety of clones and rootstocks. The strong afternoon wind draws the fog off the Monterey Bay down valley, the wind and fog can be so cold - photosynthesis often times shuts down giving Monterey County the longest grow season. Planted to Pinot Noir, this high density planted vineyard showcases ripe juicy fruit profiles.
RANCHO TIERRA
SUB-AVA
Arroyo Seco
PLANTED ACREAGE
Chardonnay: 218.99 acres
Pinot Gris: 59.42 acres
Total acreage: 278.41 acres
ELEVATION
Max: 220 ft
Min: 187 ft
PRIMARY SOIL TYPE
Elder Sandy Loam
SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS
California Certified Sustainable Winery (CCSW)
Sustainability in Practice (SIP)
KEY WINES SOURCED
Carmel Road
La Crema Monterey
Kendall-Jackson
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Located in the heart of Arroyo Seco, between two enormous mountain ranges: Gabilan Mountain Range to the East, Santa Lucia Mountain Range to the West. Rancho Tierra is wide open to the elements, nothing to block the wind and fog making its way down the region. The Blue Grand Canyon keeps the ocean temperatures below 55 degrees and as a result daily temperatures are lower allowing the grapes to hang longer on the vine.
LA MACCHIA/ ABLE
AVA
Monterey
PLANTED ACREAGE
Chardonnay 250.79 acres
Total acreage: 250.79 acres
ELEVATION
Max: 710 ft
Min: 487 ft
PRIMARY SOIL TYPE
Chular Loam
SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS
California Certified Sustainable Winery (CCSW)
Sustainability in Practice (SIP)
KEY WINES SOURCED
La Crema Monterey
Kendall-Jackson
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Located on the East side of The Salinas Valley at a higher elevation, these vineyards are enjoy the warmer, hotter, afternoon sun. As the wind picks up and fog rolls down the valley, it makes for ideal growing conditions for Chardonnay. Warm bright sun with cool ocean breezes allows the grapes to produce more citrus fruit profiles and often with racy acidity.
