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The Pursuit of Excellence with Simon Faury & Philippe Melka
Simon first heard about Crown Point Vineyards through our own Philippe Melka, who, after joining our team in 2017, shared his excitement about Crown Point with Simon.
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Harvest 2019 at Crown Point Vineyards
Harvest 2019 commenced at Crown Point on September 12. Since then, we have picked just over 10 tons of Merlot from 3 different hillside blocks that are planted in steep gravelly loam along the southwest-facing spine of the property.Continue reading »
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The Distinct and Diverse Terroir of Crown Point Vineyards
Long before humans walked the Earth, seismic waves shook the coast of California, forming the Santa Ynez Fault and one of only a few east-west transverse valleys in the world.Continue reading »
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Happy Canyon: An American Viticultural Area and Home to Crown Point Vineyards
According to folklore, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara County originally got its name during prohibition when moonshiners set up shop to produce a simple bootleg alcohol that locals were eager to acquire. Little did those moonshiners know, they were in an area that would later produce the quality of fruit and wines that are now garnering the attention of respected winemakers and collectors alike.Continue reading »
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Philippe Melka: Consulting Winemaker of Crown Point Vineyards
Although a native of Bordeaux, France, Philippe Melka did not grow up in a winemaking family or with the intention to study and produce wine. Instead, he was fascinated by the land around him.Continue reading »
