Arroyo Seco

This small appellation lies on the western edge of Monterey County’s Salinas Valley, nestled between the flatlands and the higher reaches of the Santa Lucia mountains, where rolling vineyards stretch across the benchlands.

"Arroyo Seco" means dry river in Spanish. It was one of the earliest AVAs established in California and is just 40 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
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Persistent ocean winds funnel in from the mouth of the Monterey Bay

Cooling the vines throughout the growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen at a leisurely pace.

Every summer evening, the cold fog moves in

burying everything under a damp, chilly blanket.

The next morning, the fog retreats to the coast, and the grapes ripen under an intense summer sun. Grapes ripen slowly, creating lovely layered flavors.

The Arroyo Seco region has one of the longest growing seasons in the United States, beginning in early March and lasting until October.
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The loose “loamy” soil means our vines need to work hard for every nutrient they can find.

This is ideal in viticulture as struggling vines produce more complex flavors.