Pescadero Creek Vineyard
Pescadero Creek Vineyard sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where the Central Coast's maritime influence shapes cool-climate viticulture. The region's elevation and fog-driven conditions favor Pinot Noir, the varietal that defines the winery's output. The Pascale Pinot Noir—the flagship expression—demonstrates the potential of these conditions: a wine that has drawn attention from Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Advocate. Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir typically shows the variety's hallmark elegance: bright acidity, silky tannins, and red-fruit character tempered by the region's natural cooling. Pescadero Creek's vineyard sits within this terroir, producing wines that reflect the precision and restraint the mountains demand.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate