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MUCCIGROSSO
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| Owners | Michael and Lynne Muccigrosso |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Jacob Kauffman |
| Address | 21450 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 |
| Phone | (408) 354-0821 |
| Web Site | http://www.muccigrosso.com |
| First Vintage | |
| Current Production |
Family-run winery in remote Santa Cruz Mountains location. Bonded winery since 2001. No public tasting room. Limited production with hands-on winemaking approach.
Remote property down 2.5-mile dirt driveway from Bear Creek Road.
Early 1980s: Michael and Lynne Muccigrosso purchased property. Michael began dry farming Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay.
In Memoriam:
- Lynne Muccigrosso (President) - Died March 2015 after battling ovarian cancer. Flagship "Lyn Zin" named after her.
- Jacob Kauffman (Winemaker) - Died March 2009. Led winemaking from inception.
- Lyn Zin - Zinfandel (flagship wine, first vintage 2001)
- Pinot Noir - Santa Cruz Mountains
- Macchia - "Super Tuscan" blend (includes estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon)
- Chardonnay
- Monterey County Zinfandel