About wines from Santa Cruz California USA

Date: September 20, 2010

About Wines from California and other wine regions of U S A
Best wine supplier in Philippines discusses wine related topics

History of the Santa Cruz Mountains
The Santa Cruz Mountains has been recognized as a premium wine producing region since the late 1800’s when local winegrowers first began to win acclaim for their wines in national and international competitions. Few of these original wineries survived prohibition, but many new wineries have developed since the 1940’s.
In 1981 the Santa Cruz Mountains Viticultural Appellation became federally recognized, one of the first American viticultural areas to be defined by geophysical and climatic factors. The appellation encompasses the Santa Cruz Mountain range, from Half Moon Bay in the north, to Mount Madonna in the south. The east and west boundaries are defined by elevation, extending down to 800 feet in the east and 400 feet in the west.
The number of wineries and the acreage planted in the Santa Cruz Mountains has increased dramatically in recent years as the area has become recognized as a unique grape-growing region. The individual microclimates, marine influence, mountain terrain, distinctive soils, and low crop levels, all contribute to the production of intensely concentrated fruit.
There are now over seventy, small, family-owned wineries in the region. The small size of these operations allows the winemakers the opportunity to handcraft their wines and to maximize the potential of the grapes. The same spirit of innovation, independence, and determination that distinguished the great winemakers of the 19th century lives on today.

Vineyards in the Sky- The life of Legendary Vintner Martin Ray by Martin Ray
If you think that pure chardonnay, pinot noir, and cabernet sauvignon wines have always been available in your local wine shop or supermarket, you’ve got a lot to learn! Meet the winemaker who became a legend in his lifetime. After prohibition was repealed, ending 14 dismal years in California winemaking, Martin Ray vintaged and marketed the first 100% varietal wines made from premier grapes. For 40 years thereafter, he ceaselessly crusaded for quality and honesty in winemaking. Scolding other wineries for producing mongrel blends falsely labeled as varietals, he became the industry’s notorious gadfly…while winning wine connoisseurs themselves to his noble cause. Truly the “father” of the Wine Revolution, Martin Ray is still well remembered-an icon among many vintners and wine aficionados.

Source:http://www.scmwa.com/index.php/about/?WSDSESSID=921baad350e6f01da434de20425c2c16&/1

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Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building
Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,
Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023
0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

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3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
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