James Hall
Patz & Hall, Founder / Winemaker
James Hall reveals his long history and love of the Santa Lucia Highlands, and what winemakers really want to drink during harvest.
Sun, Wind & Wine. The Santa Lucia Highlands is a small but mighty winegrowing appellation in Monterey County that cultivates California’s best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With generations of family farming, innovation and sustainability as our legacy, our growers and vineyards have earned their place among the state’s most prestigious names for appellation and single-vineyard cool-climate varieties.
Patz & Hall, Founder / Winemaker
James Hall reveals his long history and love of the Santa Lucia Highlands, and what winemakers really want to drink during harvest.
Join CRU Winery for our 2nd Chowder Cook-Off! The two finalists from the Chowder Cook-Off contest will be making their chowder for a panel of judges who will decide the CRU Winery Chowder Champion! You'll get to watch the finalists make their chowder and the judging panel crown the winner. ...
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The Santa Lucia Highlands wine growing region in western Monterey County achieved formal American Viticulture Appellation recognition in 1991. Since then, it has emerged as the premier cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay growing region on America's West Coast. The small but mighty appellation is home to multi-generation farmers and revered winemakers who craft award-winning wines. The Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans is a not-for-profit trade association with more than 50 growers and associate members across California dedicated to elevating the presence and awareness of the region's celebrated vineyards and wines.
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