Beauregard Vineyards is one of the better-known wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains. And that’s because the wines speak for themselves. They are outstanding, unique, and made with extreme care by owner and winemaker Ryan Beauregard.
What wine drinker worth their salt doesn’t appreciate a superb Pinot Noir? And winemaker Ryan has got one for you! His 2017 Coast Grade Vineyard Pinot Noir ($60) is a gorgeous ruby-red mouthful of rich flavors—strawberry, ripe black cherry, pine resin, forest floor, vanilla bean, and oak spices. Coast Grade Vineyard is farmed and owned by Ryan’s father, Jim Beauregard, who also owns the reputable Shopper’s Corner grocery store.
“The nose has aromas of preserved black cherry, ripe strawberry, pine forest, wild herbs, and various exotic oak spices which will integrate more with bottle age,” says Beauregard on his tasting notes. He anticipates that this wine will peak between 2023 and 2025, but even longer if kept in a cold, dark place.
Sorry that I didn’t wait a couple of years to drink it at its peak!
Beauregard Vineyards Winery and Tasting Room, 10 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz. 831-425-7777, beauregardvineyards.com.
Summer Leadership Positions for Teens at Live Earth Farm
This summer, Farm Discovery will host eight weeks of summer camp at Live Earth Farm in Watsonville. They offer eight Leader in Training (LIT) positions for teens, ages 14 and up. The camps are limited to 28 kids in order to create an intimate, low-risk experience. LITs help to develop a compassionate, multi-age community of young farmers, artists, foodies, naturalists and environmentalists. For information contact Executive Director Jessica Ridgeway at di******@fa***********.org or call 831-728-2032.
Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners’ Festival
Coming up May 22-23 is the Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners’ Festival—a hot-ticket event that you won’t want to miss. More than 30 wineries are participating—plenty of wines to taste and lots of fun to be had. There are no day-of ticket sales and advanced purchase is required. Visit Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains at scmwa.com for more info.
