Estate Vineyards
The size and diversity of the Rancho Arroyo Grande estate provides multiple vineyard sites, differentiated by topography, soils and microclimates. Our three estate vineyards, totaling more than 200 acres of vines, are planted on distinctive sites at elevations ranging from 400 to 1,000 feet. The climate is moderated by the nearby Pacific Ocean. The warm sunny days and cool nights are ideal for growing balanced fruit with intense flavor.
The soil here is exceptional. Evolved from ancient sea beds, the soils at Rancho Arroyo Grande abound with fossilized sea shells—an attribute shared by some of the world’s great vineyards.
We believe that our soil with fossil shells is a good foundation for complex and interesting wines. That is why we have chosen an image of the fossil shells as the icon on our label, to represent the rarity, and richness of this special terroir.
Wine making begins in the vineyard and we manage our vineyards to maximize the quality of fruit regardless of yield.
Rancho Arroyo Grande Estate Vineyards
The Rancho Arroyo Grande estate vineyards include:
« Choose a vineyard from the list to learn more.
Zeferino Vineyard
Name: In honor of Zeferino Carlon, recipient of this Spanish land grant in 1842.
Total Acreage: 70 acres
Varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil Type: Sandy loam soil
Elevation: 400-500 foot elevation
Coquina Vineyard
Name: Named after fossil rocks found in the vineyard soils.
Total Acreage: 77 acres
Varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Counoise, Mourvèdre
Soil Type: Sandy loam soil, clay loam
Elevation: 450-650 foot elevation
Potrero Vineyard
Name: Named after the Spanish word for “hidden pasture”, Potrero nestles in a bowl atop a mountain ridge.
Total Acreage: 70 acres
Varieties: Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Counoise
Elevation: 1,000 foot elevation
Irrigation Type: Dry Farmed (no irrigation)