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The Story Behind the Crown Point Portfolio
The naming of anything can be the biggest challenge someone can encounter. You face questions like “Will the name resonate?” and “Will the name be the right fit for a brand?” That was the case when our proprietor, Roger Bower, set out to start the winery we now fondly know as Crown Point. Here’s the story of the name behind our portfolio.
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Juve Buenrostro: Vineyard Manager of Crown Point Vineyards
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with our Vineyard Manager here at Crown Point Vineyards, Juve Buenrostro. He shared with us key insights about our terroir, wines, farming practices, and his journey. Read on to learn more!Continue reading »
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Why Roger Bower chose Happy Canyon to establish Crown Point and what he's most excited about now.
Roger Bower, owner and visionary of Crown Point Vineyards, sat down to share a little about what brought him from an entrepreneurial rancher in Texas to a world-class Cabernet producer in Calfornia. Read on to learn about why he chose Happy Canyon to establish Crown Point what he’s most excited about now.Continue reading »
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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.Continue reading »
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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 »
