Boekenoogen Santa Lucia Highlands Vineyard

Nestled on the edge of Santa Lucia Highlands, overlooking the fertile Salinas Valley lays this 333+/- acre holding that has been in the same family since the mid-1800s. Santa Lucia Highlands is a world-renowned Appalachian known for its cool climate style of Pinot Noir. This ranch is one of the few wineries that produce and bottle on-site in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The vineyard was established in 1997 when the owner realized the property’s true potential. Taking the cattle ranch that had been in the family for five generations and transforming it into the vineyard it is today, which produces exceptionally high-quality wine grapes. Developing all phases of the vineyard, from ground preparation, rootstock, clone selection, trellising, pruning, and shoot positioning to canopy management, color thinning, and irrigation. Through all the hard work, expert attention, perfect clones, rocky soils, and the moderating coastal climate of the Highlands, Boekenoogen Vineyard became one of the finest in this appellation, producing about three to four tons per acre of high-quality fruit. In 2006, the family decided to produce their own wines and constructed a boutique-style winery on the property. Currently producing premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which reflect the characteristics of the Santa Lucia Highlands known for its fruit-forward, elegant style of wine. There are 90 +/- acres planted in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In addition, there is a 5-acre block of dry land Pinot Noir, which quickly became one of the family's bestselling wines. Privacy is at a premium with the ranch located at the end of the road, entering through electronic gates. This is one of the many desirable characteristics of the ranch, along with the unobstructed views of the valley and distant mountains. This also creates a fantastic venue for weddings and events. The improvements include two homes, the winery building, which holds the fermentation/storage tanks, barrel storage, office, case storage building, equipment storage building, shop, pole barn, and tack room. This is a well-laid-out operation, neat and clean. The vineyard is under a drip irrigation system. The remainder of the ranch is used for cattle grazing and horses. Bordering BLM lands on one side enhances the hunting opportunities on the ranch, which include deer, bear, wild boar, turkey, and more. This unique ranch is ready for the new owner to enjoy coastal temperatures and the tranquility and beauty of living at the base of Santa Lucia Highlands.