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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.

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

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

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

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Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards at sunset, Monterey County, California.

Grower & Winery

Mer Soleil Wines

Mer Soleil began with a quest to find the best farmland and growing conditions to produce top-quality Chardonnay. This journey led the Wagner family from Napa Valley down the coast of California to Monterey County. The region’s cooler climate – with bright sun and gusting wind – is the foundation for a layered, complex wine. Grapes stay on the vine longer, leading to highly expressive Chardonnay that reveals a singular approach to farming and winemaking.

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  • 01Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay
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