We are privileged to be living in a great community that is part of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. This area is one of the finest wine-growing regions in North America, featuring many innovative small wineries. We enjoy the local and organic food movement -- visiting farmer markets, dining at local establishments, and visiting the local wineries.
In 2009, we were fortunate to find this Southwestern-facing hillside property in Los Gatos. Our love for wine and gardening led to the idea that a vineyard was ideal. We started our research into growing grape vines. Our goal was not just to produce any wine, but to produce a unique, high-quality wine. In 2011, we planted the vineyard. Seven years later, we released our first vintage, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon. We have been blessed with fabulous Cabernet clones we selected, the lush hillside, and our unique microclimate that our vines become unbelievably PROLIFIC.
Our Story
Julie and Albert Kurkchubasche have been living in the Bay Area for over 25 years. Julie is an M.D. and owns a Pediatric practice in Los Gatos. Albert works for a multinational software company that develops design and simulation software. We have two children who attended the Los Gatos schools. Our son has a passion for flying and is a pilot, and our daughter loves movies, film production, and photography, and attends LMU.
