In the late 1970's, Bob and Patty Brower set out to fulfill their dream. They saw the potential in Monterey County as a quality wine growing region, and in 1982 began building what is now known as Château Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley, California. This year they are celebrating 26 years in the wine business.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Sights to be Seen
In 1996, Château Julien Wine Estate started a new venture with a partnership in an "Estate Vineyard" in South Monterey County's Lockwood Valley. Over 25% of the 246-acre vineyard is planted with the winery's flagship varietal, Merlot. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are also grown in addition to experimental blocks of Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Marsanne, Malbec and Cabernet Franc.
Located in a unique coastal valley on the western Santa Lucia Mountain Range, the vineyard sits at a 980 foot elevation and is a short 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The vineyard's slight elevation, diurnal temperature variations and ideal gravely, loam soil result in wines with intense varietal characteristics unique to Monterey County. With a slightly warmer climate, the Estate Vineyard continues to benefit from coastal influences and Monterey County's long growing season.
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Wow this estate looks really cool, where is it by way.
wow...really nice place...:)
Wow! This is such a fantastic scenario. I would love to visit that place once.
Its been ages since I blogged seriously and there is so much that I want to record for posterity..
Located in a unique coastal valley on the western Santa Lucia Mountain Range, the vineyard sits at a 980 foot elevation and is a short 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
This is really a nice blog. I liked the photos and greedy about the bottles.
Very nice photograph . Love t .Thanks for share.
There are so many great things in this world to visit and by reading your article i know just the right place for me now.
This is seriously the best one.I got astonished of seeing this.
Nice places to visit. I will try to follow your advice and after i will come back i will post a comment then.
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