The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands Company Profile
The Santa Lucia Highlands is one of the crown jewels of California viticulture, growing and producing some of the state’s best cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The appellation encompasses more than 5,000 acres of prime vineyards, planted on the terraces of the Santa Lucia mountain range, overlooking the Salinas River Valley. The area’s unique character was recognized with official A.V.A. status in 1991.
The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, formed in 2005, is a formal association of vineyards and wineries that grow grapes here or use this region’s fruit to craft their wines. Their primary goal is to promote this unique viticultural district and increase awareness and appreciation of the Santa Lucia Highlands.
News from The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands:
Santa Lucia Highlands Anticipates Low Yields, High Quality for 2016 Harvest
S.L.H. Winegrowers Expect Pinot Noir Crush to Begin First Week of September. Smoke From Big Sur Fire Not An Issue. MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The 2016 wine grape harvest in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation is likely to begin in about four weeks. Early reports from the vineyards indicate another high […]
Santa Lucia Highlands' Winegrowers Name "Volunteer of the Year"
Jason Auxier of Morgan Winery receives "Josh Lee Award" for service to SLH Association MONTEREY, Calif., May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans, an alliance of the appellation's winegrowers and wineries, announced their annual "Volunteer of the Year" recently at the 2016 SLH Gala celebration. Jason Auxier, Marketing Manager at Morgan Winery, […]
Santa Lucia Highlands to Celebrate with Annual Gala on May 14
More Than Forty SLH Wineries to Pour at Mer Soleil MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Tickets are on sale for the Santa Lucia Highlands' annual Gala tasting, taking place from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, May 14 at Mer Soleil Winery. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160407/352608 Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160407/352609LOGO The celebration will be a strolling wine […]
Santa Lucia Highlands' Winegrowers to Hold Trade Tasting at Ft. Mason
Thirty-Five SLH Vintners Slated to Pour in San Francisco on February 23 and Carmel on March 21 MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans, an alliance of the appellation's winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district's world-class vinifera, have announced their media and trade tasting schedule […]
Santa Lucia Highlands' Winegrowers Name "Volunteer Of The Year"
Stefani Chaney of Scheid Vineyards Receives Inaugural "Josh Lee Award" for Service to SLH Association MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans, an alliance of the appellation's winegrowers and wineries, announced a first-ever "Volunteer of the Year" recognition at their annual Gala. Stefani Chaney, Hospitality Director at Scheid […]
Wineries' Roster Set for May 16 Santa Lucia Highlands Gala
Forty-one SLH wineries to pour at Mer Soleil MONTEREY, Calif., April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Santa Lucia Highlands is home to some of California's top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay estates. And on Saturday, May 16, the SLH will host its once-a-year public tasting at Mer Soleil Winery. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197403LOGO Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150408/197404 Guests on May […]
Santa Lucia Highlands to Celebrate with Annual Gala on May 16
More than Thirty SLH Wineries to Pour at Mer Soleil MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Tickets went on sale today for the Santa Lucia Highlands' annual Gala tasting, taking place from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, May 16 at Mer Soleil Winery. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150202/172757 The celebration will be a strolling wine tasting through the […]
Santa Lucia Highlands' Winegrowers Announce New Board Members and Officers
Gary Franscioni Named New SLH Board of Directors' President MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans, an alliance of the appellation's winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district's world-class vinifera, announced today the appointment of Gary Franscioni as the new President of the group's Board of Directors. […]
Highlands' Harvest on Hold
Very Cool Spring and Summer Means Later Start to Crush in Region's Vineyards; Winegrowers Anticipate Lighter Yields, High Quality in the Santa Lucia Highlands MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2011 — The 2011 wine grape harvest in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation is still a week or two from getting underway. This year's cool, wet spring […]
Manzoni Vineyards Announces New Wine and New Winemaker
Santa Lucia Highlands' Estate Adds Pinot Gris to Line-Up and David Coventry to Cellar MONTEREY, Calif., June 7, 2011 — Manzoni Vineyards, one of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation's smallest artisan producers, announced the hiring of David Coventry as consulting winemaker. A Monterey native, David has formerly worked with the Chalone, Cloninger, Morgan, and De […]
Highlands' Harvest Almost Ready to Go
Pisoni, Morgan, and Paraiso anticipate lighter yields, high-quality vintage in the Santa Lucia Highlands MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 28, 2010 — The 2010 wine grape harvest in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation is a couple weeks behind schedule, thanks to an unusually cool spring and summer. But the same conditions that have delayed the start of […]
Santa Lucia Highlands' Winegrowers to Hold 4th Annual Gala
Tickets Now on Sale for May 15th "Highlands' Fling" MONTEREY, Calif., Feb. 26, 2010 — The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, an alliance of the appellation's winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district's world-class fruit, announced today that tickets are now available for their fourth annual Gala tasting, taking place from […]
2009 Highlands' Pinot Noir Crush Wraps Up
Pisoni, McIntyre, and Morgan Report Near Normal Yields, High Quality in the Santa Lucia Highlands MONTEREY, Calif., Oct. 21, 2009 — The 2009 Pinot Noir harvest is wrapping up in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, with winegrowers reporting potentially very high quality and normal yields. Some of California's finest vineyards call the S.L.H. home, with […]
Wineries Roster Set for Santa Lucia Highlands' Wine Artisans Third Annual Gala
New Member Brands Make Their Debut at May 16th "Highlands' Fling" MONTEREY, Calif., March 27, 2009 — The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, an alliance of the appellation's winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district's world-class fruit, have announced the final pouring line-up for their third annual Gala tasting, taking place […]
Santa Lucia Highlands' Winegrowers Announce Press & Trade Tasting
More Than 25 Vintners Slated to Pour in Los Angeles on February 9 MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 7, 2009 — The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, an alliance of the appellation's winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district's world-class vinifera, will be conducting a private tasting for wine retailers, restaurateurs, and […]
2008 Pinot Noir Crush in Highlands Wraps Up
Pisoni, Paraiso, and Morgan Report Low Yields, High Quality in the Santa Lucia Highlands MONTEREY, Calif., Nov. 3, 2008 — The 2008 Pinot Noir harvest is wrapping up in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, with winegrowers reporting potentially very high-quality and lower-than-normal yields. Some of California's finest vineyards call the S.L.H. home, with more than […]
