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FOUR GATES
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner/Winemaker | Benyamin Cantz |
| Address | Santa Cruz Mountains (south-facing slope) |
| Phone | (831) 457-2673 |
| Web Site | http://www.fourgateswine.com |
| bc@fourgateswine.com | |
| First Vintage | ~1988 (began planting 36 years ago) |
| Current Production | Small (perhaps smallest kosher winery in country) |
| Vineyard Size | 3.5 acres |
| Certifications | Kosher, CCOF Certified Organic |
Perhaps smallest kosher winery in the country. One-man operation from vineyard to bottle. Estate bottled wines.
Began planting small vineyard 36 years ago with intention of making wine for Shabbos and Yom Tov. Site was originally planted with wine grapes in 1880s, vines pulled during Prohibition.
Santa Cruz Mountains - 3.5 acres on south-facing slope surrounded by oak and redwood forest, looking down valley to Pacific Ocean. CCOF certified organic. Dry-farmed (not irrigated) for concentrated flavors.
Varieties planted:
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Franc
One-person operation overseeing quality from vine to bottle. Not Mevushal. Kosher for Passover.
Kosher & Organic Estate Wines:
- Chardonnay - Full-bodied white wine aged in American oak
- Merlot
- Merlot La Rochelle
- Frère Robaire - Bordeaux blend
Library wines occasionally available through auction. Limited annual release typically sells out quickly.