about us

Blumenkranz Vineyards are located in the coastal oak foothills of Portola Valley, between Stanford University and the sea. They lie in the northernmost extent of the Santa Cruz mountains, which was recognized as a district AVA in 1981. This area has a rich history of wine-making dating back almost two hundred years to the beginning of the 19th century, when it was first planted in quantities by missionaries.

Historically, the area has been recognized for its wide variety of micro-climates produced by the unique interaction of ocean breezes, coastal fog, and broad sunlight and temperature variations on both slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains. The varied soil composition includes decomposed rock, clay, loam and limestone as well as abundant minerals. The combination of cooler and moister climate on the upper hills of both slopes combined with abundant sunlight are  well-suited for the growing of Pinot Noir grapes in our vineyards and others nearby.

These elements make the region conducive to the production of craft-elegant artisanal wines of high quality, expressing the character of our unique terroir.