https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal Stories from the vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands. en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:50:20 GMT https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/monterey-wineries-for-foodies https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/monterey-wineries-for-foodies Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Looking for a Monterey winery with food? Three foodie weekend itineraries across the Santa Lucia Highlands wine trails: charcuterie boards, full meals, and food-truck days. https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/10-of-the-top-accolades-for-slh https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/10-of-the-top-accolades-for-slh Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT The biggest names in wine criticism — Wine Spectator, Robert Parker, Vinous, Jeb Dunnuck — have been saying the same thing for twenty-plus years: the Santa Lucia Highlands belongs with the best. https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/dog-friendly-wineries-monterey-wine-country https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/dog-friendly-wineries-monterey-wine-country Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Saturday with the pup on a winery patio, glass in hand, or hiking through the vineyard is basically a perfect day. Here’s our guide to the best dog-friendly winery spots in Monterey Wine Country. https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/winery-sustainability-santa-lucia-highlands https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/winery-sustainability-santa-lucia-highlands Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Some of the families farming the Santa Lucia Highlands today were here before California was a state. Some were here before California was even an idea. In 1769, sixteen-year-old José María Soberanes... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/wine-tasting-monterey-santa-lucia-highlands https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/wine-tasting-monterey-santa-lucia-highlands Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Napa Valley is iconic for a reason and for many wine lovers, it belongs on the bucket list. But if you've been there lately — or priced it out recently — you know the experience has shifted. Advance... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/women-winemakers-santa-lucia-highlands-monterey https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/women-winemakers-santa-lucia-highlands-monterey Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT For Women's History Month, we're turning the spotlight on five extraordinary women who are farming, crafting, building, and leading in one of California's most exciting wine regions. https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/harvest-begins-in-the-santa-lucia-highlands https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/harvest-begins-in-the-santa-lucia-highlands Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Growers anticipate exceptional quality and average yields for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  Escolle Vineyard and Caraccioli Cellars Manager Scott Caraccioli said they harvested four and a half tons of... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/exploring-santa-lucia-highlands-and-carmel-by-the-sea https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/exploring-santa-lucia-highlands-and-carmel-by-the-sea Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT From multiple Michelin-starred restaurants to some of California’s best-kept secret wines, the Santa Lucia Highlands and Carmel-by-the-Sea is an absolute gold mine for food and wine lovers -... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/the-perfect-santa-lucia-highlands-itinerary-for-first-time-visitors https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/the-perfect-santa-lucia-highlands-itinerary-for-first-time-visitors Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Santa Lucia Highlands is a beautiful wine-growing region in Monterey County, California. This area is known for its stunning views, cool climate, and exceptional wines. Many renowned wineries across... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/unlock-the-magic-of-the-santa-lucia-highlands https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/unlock-the-magic-of-the-santa-lucia-highlands Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT California boasts a stunning array of wine regions, each with its own charm and signature flavors. But for those seeking a place where breathtaking scenery meets world-class wines, the Santa Lucia... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/uncork-a-pinot-noir-haven-with-the-whimsy-soul https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/uncork-a-pinot-noir-haven-with-the-whimsy-soul Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Carmel-by-the-Sea's fairytale charm is legendary but beyond the historic, charming houses and ocean views is a thriving wine region that's laid back, welcoming, and seriously underrated. https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/harvest-insights-experts-chat-on-2024-harvest https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/harvest-insights-experts-chat-on-2024-harvest Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Watch the recorded Harvest 2024 Discussion with Growers Adam Franscioni and Steve McIntyre and Winemaker Adam Lee https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/spring-2024-update-from-the-vineyards https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/spring-2024-update-from-the-vineyards Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Watch the recording from our Spring 2024 Updates from the Vineyard virtual series. Learn all about the 2024 growing season to date, the 2023 wines in barrel and two new vineyard projects in the Santa... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/pinot-noir-in-the-santa-lucia-highlands https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/pinot-noir-in-the-santa-lucia-highlands Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT It’s no accident that more than half the acres planted to grapes in the Santa Lucia Highlands are Pinot Noir vines. The region has been praised by critics around the world for the unique and... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/measuring-up https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/measuring-up Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT Compact and well-defined, the Santa Lucia Highlands wine growing appellation measures just 18 miles long— only one mile wide at its most narrow point and barely three-miles at its widest part. https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/chardonnay-in-the-santa-lucia-highlands https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/chardonnay-in-the-santa-lucia-highlands Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT If Pinot Noir is the king of Santa Lucia Highlands, Chardonnay is its queen and the second most widely planted grape variety in the region. Like Pinot, Chardonnay thrives in the region’s... https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/the-wind https://www.santaluciahighlands.com/journal/the-wind Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT The daily winds of Santa Lucia Highlands, which can range from 10-15 miles per hour, with some gusts up to 20 miles per hour, are as important to the character of its wines as the ground the vines...