Byington Vineyard Explained

Byington Vineyard & Winery is a 95acres vineyard and winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA above Silicon Valley in California.

History

In 1958, Bill and Mary Byington, purchased 95acres surrounded by redwood forests as a family retreat. In the early 1970s, a well-known Santa Cruz Mountains winemaker approached the family, wanting to lease a portion of their land for vineyards. Almost 20 years after leaving his family farm in Idaho, Bill planted 8acres of Pinot Noir on the southernmost tip of the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains terrain. Byington Vineyard & Winery was established with its vintage 1987 release.^{[1] [2]}

Wines

Byington crafts elegant and distinctive Santa Cruz Mountain appellation Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Production also includes varietals from California's wine growing regions including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Further reading

• News: Bill . Daley . Enticements aplenty at Byington . 2003-09-04 . . D5 . 2007-10-05 .
• News: Laurie . Daniel . Tending the family vineyard: the Byingtons strive to upgrade their operation in the Santa Cruz mountains . 1999-01-13 . . 5F . 2007-10-05 .
• News: David L. . Beck . Byington Winery readies for opening . 1990-05-23 . . 7E . 2007-10-05 .
• News: Jim . Raper . Byington Winery, new to the East, is worth tasting . 1995-10-08 . . F3 . 2007-10-05 .

External links

• Byington Vineyard & Winery
• California Wineries

Notes and References

1. News: Mary Anne . Ostrom . Dean Byington, businessman and prankster . 2006-08-24 . . 10B . 2007-10-05 .
2. News: Jerry D. . Mead . New Santa Cruz winery caters to the crowds . 1990-07-18 . . F6 . 2007-10-05 .