About

The Story of Place

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.

About Climate, Wind & Geography In The Glass History & Heritage Stewardship & Sustainability

Our Story

The Monterey Bay Effect

How afternoon gales sculpt wines of extraordinary tension.
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Artisans

Meet the Artisans

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

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Celebrated

Growers and Winemakers

Generations of farming families on the Santa Lucia bench.
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Vineyards

The Land

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

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Vineyards

100 to 1,600 Feet

Elevation, exposure, and the geology beneath the vines.
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Visit

Plan Your Visit

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

Visit Getting Here

Travel

Your Weekend Itinerary

Three days of vineyard visits and coastal walks.
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Events

Gather & Celebrate

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

Events Sun, Wine & Wine Festival SLH Sommelier Tour

Coming Up

Santa Lucia Highlands in San Francisco

June 25, 2026 — Tickets on sale now.
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What's New

What's New

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

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Latest

From the Highlands

Harvest dispatches, winemaker profiles, and invitations to the appellation.
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About

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.

About Climate, Wind & Geography In The Glass History & Heritage Stewardship & Sustainability

Artisans

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

Artisans Growers Wineries Grower-Wineries People

Vineyards

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

Vineyards Purchase Grapes

Visit

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

Visit Getting Here

Events

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

Events Sun, Wine & Wine Festival SLH Sommelier Tour

What's New

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

Journal In the News Member Offers

The Lowdown

← Artisans

Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards in Monterey County, California, under a hazy sky.

Grower & Winery

Riboli Family Wines

Walk-ins Welcome

The Land

Vineyards

Riboli Doctor's VineyardEstate

Current Releases

The Wines

01Windsteam Chardonnay and PInot Noir
02San Simeon Reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Plan Your Visit

Tasting Rooms