Santa Cruz Mountains
Regan Estate Vineyards is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. With nearly 40 acres planted with twelve different varieties and clones, Regan Estate Vineyards is one of the largest and most diverse vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation. Regan is located fifteen miles east of BARGETTO WINERY in the Corralitos area of southern Santa Cruz County with a commanding view of the Monterey Bay. The 50 acre site sits atop a hilly knoll and receives cool breezes off the Monterey Bay, a national marine sanctuary. The Santa Cruz Mountains appellation stretches from southern Santa Cruz County to Half Moon Bay. The mountainous topography of the region precludes the planting of many large vineyards.
Regan Estate Vineyards cool climate location, one of the coolest in all of California, translates to a very long growing season that begins in March and generally finishes in November when the last grapes are harvested. The soil at Regan varies, but is generally a loamy-clay. Some sections at Regan have heavy clay; other sections are quite sandy, while other areas are rockier.
Due to the unique combination of excellent sun exposure (atop a knoll), cool climate and loamy soil, the wines from Regan tend to be rich in flavor, have good acidity (important for aging) and the reds are deeply colored. BARGETTO WINERY produces six wines which primarily come from Regan: Pinot Grigio, Regan Vineyards Chardonnay, Regan Vineyards Pinot Noir, Regan Vineyards Merlot, Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot, and La Vita (Blend of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Refosco). Get more information about these wines. (Link ? TBD)