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CLOS DE LA TECH
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| Owners | Dr. TJ Rodgers and Valeta Massey |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Dr. TJ Rodgers |
| Address | 535 Eastview Way, Woodside, 94062 |
| Phone | (408) 943-2900 |
| Web Site | http://www.closdelatech.com |
| vm@cypress.com | |
| First Vintage | 1996 (home), 2000 (commercial) |
| Current production | 150 cases |
Founded by Dr. TJ Rodgers (founder, president, CEO of Cypress Semiconductor) and Valeta Massey.
1994: Planted 1-acre vineyard at Woodside home. 1996: First home vintage. 2000: First commercial vintage.
Developed 173-acre vineyard with vineyard manager Rex Geitner on Langley Hill Road, west of Skyline Boulevard above Cuesta La Honda. Vineyard has steepest slopes in California.
Three estate vineyards in Santa Cruz Mountains:
- Domaine du Docteur Rodgers (Woodside home vineyard, 1 acre)
- Domaine Valeta (Sunny Slope)
- Domaine Lois Louise (Twisty Ridge, Côté Sud)
Dr. TJ Rodgers is winemaker. Focus on premium Pinot Noir using technology and innovation.
Pinot Noir:
- Domaine du Docteur Rodgers
- Domaine Valeta Sunny Slope
- Domaine Lois Louise Twisty Ridge
- Domaine Lois Louise Côté Sud
- Santa Cruz Mountains Estates
Other:
- Domaine Valeta Nebbiolo
- Alambic Brandy
Tasting room available. Wine & cheese pairing experiences offered.