Classic Cheese Wine Pairings
Crown Point wines highlight the Mediterranean attributes of our site – incredible freshness, spice, tones of cassis, and fine grain tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature variety on our estate accounting for 75% of our plantings as this is where the tension and density derive from in our wines. Therefore, you can pair intensely flavored, aged, firm, and nutty cheeses with our Estate Selection and Cabernet Sauvignon. We believe the fat content in the cheese harmonizes with the tannins creating an elegant balance.
Estate Selection Tasting Profile: A Beautiful Juxtaposition
The purpose behind the Crown Point Estate Selection is to share a reflection of our vineyard in your glass. A blend of all five Bordeaux varieties planted on our estate property, the wine captures the nuances from our best parcels.
A Great Site, an Experienced Vineyard Team, and Good Pruning Shears
Juve Buenrostro, the Vineyard Manager at Crown Point, knows the estate intimately. He has over 20 years of experience in the vineyard and throughout the Happy Canyon AVA of Santa Barbara. He lives on-site with his family and walks the vineyard daily—Juve’s uncompromising attention to detail and dedication to the property is exhibited in every block.
Juve Buenrostro: Vineyard Manager of Crown Point Vineyards
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with our Vineyard Manager here at Crown Point Vineyards, Juve Buenrostro. He shared with us key insights about our terroir, wines, farming practices, and his journey. Read on to learn more!
The Pursuit of Excellence with Simon Faury & Philippe Melka
Simon first heard about Crown Point Vineyards through our own Philippe Melka, who, after joining our team in 2017, shared his excitement about Crown Point with Simon.
Harvest 2019 at Crown Point Vineyards
Harvest 2019 commenced at Crown Point on September 12. Since then, we have picked just over 10 tons of Merlot from 3 different hillside blocks that are planted in steep gravelly loam along the southwest-facing spine of the property.
Philippe Melka: Consulting Winemaker of Crown Point Vineyards
Although a native of Bordeaux, France, Philippe Melka did not grow up in a winemaking family or with the intention to study and produce wine. Instead, he was fascinated by the land around him.
