About Us

In 2005 we were fortunate to find this magical 8.25 acre vineyard located in the beautiful Uvas valley, originally named by the Spaniards for the wild grapes that thrived in the area. 

Nestled on the eastern slopes of the valley, we have a warming south-western exposure to ripen our grapes. In the evenings the cool coastal breezes and fog come over the southern Santa Cruz mountain range to cool the vineyard down. This allows for a long growing season with plenty of time for our grapes to fully develop their deep intense flavors.

Our mission is to bring out the most intricate tastes and aromas our wines can convey. To do this, we spend a lot of time in the vineyard pushing each of our varietals to find a balance between ripeness and flavor development. We do everything we can to manage our vineyard through sustainable practices. We constantly evaluate and experiment with less invasive and environmentally friendly alternatives. The ultimate goal is to let the grapes, and therefore the wine, represent the terroir. As the old saying goes, great wine is made in the vineyard.

We hope you will share our love and passion for these wines and join the virtual Aver family. And while we are very serious about growing the best grapes and making the best wine possible, remember... wine, like life, is meant to be enjoyed.

Cheers,
John & Carolyn Aver