Journal

Exploring the Santa Lucia Highlands and Carmel-by-the-Sea
A Hidden Gem Wine Region

From multiple Michelin-starred restaurants to some of California’s best-kept secret wines, the Santa Lucia Highlands and Carmel-by-the-Sea is an absolute gold mine for food and wine lovers - especially when it comes to Pinot Noir.

The Perfect Santa Lucia Highlands Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Discover Santa Lucia Highlands: A First-Timer's Dream Itinerary

Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a casual drinker, Santa Lucia Highlands is a must-visit destination that offers an unforgettable experience. Want to explore this esteemed wine region? Here is the perfect Santa Lucia Highlands itinerary for first-time visitors.

Unlock the Magic of the Santa Lucia Highlands
A Journey Through the SLH with Paige Comrie

Just imagine – rolling vineyards bathed in sunshine, kissed by cool coastal fog – that's the magic that awaits in Santa Lucia Highlands.

Uncork a Pinot Noir Haven with Whimsy Soul
A Carmel-by-the-Sea Walking Tour for Wine Lovers

Nestled in the dramatic Santa Lucia Mountains above Salinas Valley, the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is a seriously underrated wine region that is producing some seriously cool wines!

Harvest Insights: Experts Chat on 2024 Harvest

Catch up on the 2024 grape growing season and predictions for harvest with our growers and winemakers.

Spring 2024 Update from the Vineyards

Watch the recording from our Spring 2024 Updates from the Vineyard virtual series. Learn all about the 2024 growing season to date, the 2023 wines in barrel and two new vineyard projects in the Santa Lucia Highlands.

The Pleasures of Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Mouthwatering richness and freshness typify the region's most renowned wines.

Some of the region's best wines are Pinot Noir from the cool, coastal climates of the Santa Lucia Highlands.

Measuring Up
The Santa Lucia Highlands is proof that good things come in small packages.

Chardonnay Chills in the Santa Lucia Highlands
Cool coastal winds and California sunshine strike the perfect balance

The Wind
How Wind Defines Wine

It howls. It whips. It roars. And it makes damn fine wine.

Remembering John M. Peterson, Jr.
Attorney, Vintner and Winegrower