Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery1936 visitors
| Founded in 1998 by Richard and Mary Kay Alfaro, Alfaro Family Vineyards is dedicated to the production of Estate Bottled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Attention to every detail is personally monitored by the Alfaros in their quest to produce the finest Burgundian varietals in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Children Lindsay and Ryan frequently help out Mom and Dad. | Corralitos, CA
Phone: 831-728-5172
Website: http://www.alfarowine.com
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
Tasting Room: By appointment only.
Map to Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery
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Chardonnay
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2005 Alfaro Family Vineyards Estate Chardonnay
Estate grown chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains
Golden Straw color, aromas of lemon curd and other citrus plus tropical fruits, toasty oak, vanilla and a hint of butterscotch. Refreshing acidity, minerality and a lengthy finish.
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Alfaro Family Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir
Estate grown pinot noir, Santa Cruz Mountains
Deep inky purple color, exploding with red and black fruits and complex aromas of cola, spice and vanilla; perfectly balanced. Aged for 15 months in French oak with 50% being new.
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Syrah
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2005 Alfaro Family Vineyards Estate Syrah
Estate grown Syrah, Ryan Spencer Vineyard
Intense purple/black color, black licorice, blackberry, spice and smoke. Boat-loads of acid with a super long finish. Aged 16 months in 100% new French oak.
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Pinot Noir
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2005 Alfaro Family Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Lindsay Paige Vineyard
Estate grown Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains
Dark ruby, concentrated black fruits of the forest, aromas of spice and smoky bacon with good acidity. This wine was aged for 19 months in French oak with 66% being new.
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Rosé
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2006 Alfaro Family Vineyards Estate Rose' of Pinot Noir
Estate grown Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains
Deep red rose color, melon, freshly cut hay, passion fruit with citrus, pineapple, and crisp acidity on the finish. This Pink is serious. Cold fermented slowly in stainless steel a ... morend aged 4 months in neutral oak. 13.2% ALC
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Merlot
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2005 Alfaro Family Vineyards Billy K Estate Merlot
Estate grown Merlot, Billy K Vineyard, Santa Cruz
Ruby color, cedar box, bright fruit, black currant, anise, vanilla and toasty oak. Nicely balanced. Aged for 16 month in 100% new Taransaud oak. Aging potential. Only 24 cases made.
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Chardonnay
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2006 Alfaro Family Vineyards Estate Chardonnay
Lindsay Paige Vineyard
This is a big full bore Chardonnay that is ultra rich and incredibly deep and focused with lovely flavors and a long lush finish. Hazelnuts and white flowers lead to pure pear and ... moreapple fruit, with touches of clove, mineral, honey and vanilla.
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Pinot Noir
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2006 Alfaro Family Vineyards "A" Estate Pinot Noir
Santa Cruz Mountains
Deep ruby color, aromas of raspberry, spice and vanilla, bold ripe cherry flavors with well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity. Aged for 10 months in French oak with 40% bei ... moreng new.
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Updated on March 20, 2008
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery at http://www.alfarowine.com or calling 831-728-5172 to verify the winery's location.
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