PLEASANT VALLEY
| Owners | Craig and Cathy Handley |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Craig Handley |
| Address | 600 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos |
| Phone | (831) 728-2826 |
| Web Site | http://www.pvvines.com |
| info@pvvines.com | |
| First Vintage | 1996 |
| Current production |
Pleasant Valley Vineyards sits on a beautiful, secluded, 5 acre estate near Aptos. Two acres of vines - Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - sit on the slopes overlooking a cluster of redwoods. Cathy tends the vines and Craig makes the wines, which are named in honour of family members. The estate Chardonnay isBrittany Morgan, and the Pinot Noir isDylan David.
Starting in 2006 the winery began introducing new wines made from purchased fruit;Casey AlexanderMerlot,Abby MadisonCabernet Sauvignon,Sean BoyleSyrah andAustin CraigZinfandel.