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A narrow mountain bench of vineyards high above Monterey Bay, where fog, wind, and sun converge to create one of California's most distinctive appellations.

Artisans

Fifty-plus growers and winemakers farming some of California's most celebrated vineyards.

Vineyards

Explore the vineyards that define the Santa Lucia Highlands — from River Road to the ridgeline.

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Wine trails, tasting rooms, and everything you need for a weekend in the Highlands.

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From harvest festivals to intimate cellar dinners — moments that bring the Highlands to life.

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Stories from the vineyard, press coverage, member news, and exclusive offers from across the appellation.

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Sean Capiaux, proprietor and winemaker at Capiaux Cellars, samples wine in Santa Lucia Highlands.

Winery

Capiaux Cellars

Pinot Noir has always been recognized as one of the noblest red wines, and also one of the most difficult varieties to produce. It has many faces and expressions, from light and fruity to dark and earthy. It is these nuances and qualities that excite us to continually pursue the "Holy Grail" of Pinot Noir. Founded in 1994, Capiaux Cellars is dedicated to producing single vineyard bottlings of Pinot Noir. The winemaking style is a blend of classic and contemporary, utilizing cutting edge fermentation equipment paired with natural hands-on winemaking, our emphasis is on balance. All the wines are naturally fermented, unfined and unfiltered to preserve innate flavors and aromas.

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The Wines

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Group of friends toasting with wine in front of a rustic wooden barn in Santa Lucia Highlands.

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