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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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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.

Santa Lucia Highlands WINE ARTISANS

Meet the Makers

The hands behind Santa Lucia Highlands wines. Meet the growers and winemakers who farm, ferment, and tend this appellation row by row.

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Featured Artisan

Chris Jones

Winemaker · Claudio Family Cellars

Beginning with home winemaking experiences starting in 1998, the journey into professional winemaking began in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, as a harvest cellar worker at Gravity Wine House in 2021, followed by an internship with Sojourn Cellars in 2022. During…

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