Many previous “Santa Clara & San Benito Wine Heritage” thread posts discussed Lime Kiln Valley’s “Enz Vineyard”.
It appears that comments now are hyper-focused on a different historic viticultural site: the “Wirz Vineyard” in Cienega Valley AVA.
From An April 23, 2020, SER Winery email -
"I’ve decided to take you all on a virtual tour. I am calling this my ‘Virtual Vineyard Tour Series’. Each wine from a particular featured vineyard will be discounted.
"I am starting off with one of my favorite vineyards: ‘Wirz Vineyard’. I’ve been working with this vineyard since 2003. Cool climate, old vine, dry-farmed, organically farmed, a trusted farmer and colleague, hit all of the boxes for me when considering what grapes to produce wine from.
"My boys and I went to visit the grower, Pat Wirz, last weekend to check on the vines. He graciously shared some knowledge about his vineyard with us as my son recorded and edited a video for you all to enjoy. Please keep reading below about special discounts on the wines made from ‘Wirz Vineyard’.
SER Winery YouTube video
“Virtual Vineyard Tour Series: ‘Wirz Vineyard’”
"TIME STAMPS
· 1:00 - Interviewing Pat Wirz, owner and grower of “Wirz Vineyard”.
· 1:50 - Pat discusses this year’s rainfall and his irrigation philosophy.
· 3:00 - Pat discusses the climate at “Wirz Vineyard”.
· 8:15 - Pat talks about soil composition and how the vines are planted.
· 9:30 - Pat talks about Cabernet Pfeffer."
"…Wine Enthusiast Magazine scores:
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94 Points & Editor’s Choice - 2017 Cabernet Pfeffer, Wirz Vineyard
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91 Points - 2016 Sparkling Riesling, Wirz Vineyard
"…I’d love to discuss more about ‘Wirz Vineyard’ wines with you all on a virtual tasting.
"Friday, May 1st. 5:30-6:30pm
"Email Nicole for the invitation: nicole@serwinery.com "
SER Winery website:
www.serwinery.com