Explore the wines and vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands with celebrated wine critic Antonio Galloni as he presents the groundbreaking new Vinous map of the Santa Lucia Highlands Appellation.
The Santa Lucia Highlands is home to some of California's most recognized vineyards and wineries, producing stunning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from the elevated alluvial bench lands of Monterey County’s Santa Lucia Mountains. The nearby Monterey Bay provides natural air conditioning, and a long, extended growing season. Add ample wind, abundant sun, little rain and a range of soils and the result is a nirvana for growing and crafting wines of great character and personality, with consistently high quality from vintage to vintage.
The Vinous Map of the Vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands marks an historic moment for the region. Authored by Galloni and Alessandro Masnaghetti, the world’s leading vineyard cartographer, the new Vinous Map depicts each vineyard in stunning, unprecedented detail. Accompanying text provides rich context that brings the region’s sites to life.
The masterclass is an overview of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, exploring terroir with the new Vinous Map presented by Antonio Galloni and a panel of winemakers including Adam Lee, Clarice Wine Company; Steve McIntyre, McIntyre Vineyards; Kerith Overstreet Bruliam Wines and Jeff Pisoni, Pisoni Family Vineyards. Enjoy tasting of ten exquisite estate wines from the region’s renowned vineyards and producers. After, join Antonio and the vintners for a reception with more exceptional wines and Lafayette's selection of artisan cheese, charcuterie and crudites.
Tasting wines wines from Bernardus, Bruliam, Cattleya Wines, Clarice Wine Company, Hahn Family Wines Lucienne, McIntyre Vineyards, Morgan Winery, Pisoni Estate, ROAR Wines, and Siduri. Event ticket includes one printed map to take home.
