Quinta Cruz
Quinta Cruz operates in Monterey County, part of California's Central Coast, where maritime influence and varied microclimates support distinctive Spanish and Portuguese varieties. The winery's portfolio centers on Iberian grapes—Graciano, Tempranillo, and Albariño among them—reflecting a focused approach to Old World cultivars in a New World setting. The Bokisch Vineyard Graciano and Pierce Ranch Tempranillo represent the core of the range, with the Bokisch Vineyard Albariño rounding out a whites-and-reds offering. Wine Enthusiast has rated these wines, affirming their technical merit. Monterey County's cool growing season and fog-moderated afternoons create conditions suited to the acidity and structure these varieties demand, allowing Quinta Cruz to express both the regional character of the Central Coast and the varietal identity of its Spanish and Portuguese selections.
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