Ranchita Canyon Vineyard is a family run vineyard and boutique winery, producing estate-grown, small lot
artisan wines. The unique hilly location provides great views, and helps the carefully hand-tended vines produce high quality
fruit. Come visit and see how we are "Taking wine to greater heights....."
Overlooking the beautiful Pleasant Valley, the Ranchita Canyon Vineyard and winery is family-owned and operated with the
goal to achieve rich, concentrated, bold fruit for our estate wines. We have south facing rolling hills at 1000' -- 1300'
elevation, with primarily calcareous soil. A vertical "V" shaped trellis system is used for optimum flecked sunlight. We farm
using the latest best practices for canopy and irrigation management, and maintain balanced vines for even fruit maturation
-- with low yields per vine/acre. The vineyard is hand pruned and hand harvested, and our farm plan emphasizes sustainable
practices. Our fruit is known for making award-winning vineyard designated wines, and our own artisan wines are now being
widely acclaimed.
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Wines ProducedCabernet Franc Cabernet Port Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache Blanc Merlot Petite
Sirah Red Blend Red Rhône Blend Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc Zinfandel
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Bill and Teresa Hinrichs were looking for a place to retire and raise their twins, when they found Ranchita Canyon Vineyard.
They wanted to stay busy during their retirement, although an established vineyard was a little bigger project than they planned.
The property fit their criteria with hills, trees, ravines, and "character," plus outstanding views from the hillside location.
Bill and Teresa dove in head first, and have developed the property into a premium wine grape vineyard, with a new boutique
winery focusing on small lot Estate Wines.
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