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Alfaro Family Vineyards Corralitos, CA 95076 www.alfarowine.com
420 Hames Road
Corralitos, CA 95076
(831) 728-5172
Fax : 831 761-5563
Email: mail@alfarowine.com
Tasting room hours: --- (Map)
Saturdays 12 - 5 pm
  • Sunday:
  • Noon.5:00 PM.
    Alfaro Family Vineyard's 35 acres of hillside vines are located less than 4 miles from the cooling influence of the Monterey Bay in the southern end of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation in the town of Corralitos.
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    Winemaker Richard Alfaro
    After a long and satisfying career as the founder of a restaurant and the wholesale baking company known under his own name - Alfaro's Micro Bakery - owner/winemaker Richard Alfaro shifted gears in 1997, acquiring an aging 75 acre apple farm south of Santa Cruz in Corralitos, California, which he and wife Mary Kay subsequently transformed into Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery.<br>

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    Red ------------- ---

    2007 Billy K Estate Merlot
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Deep Ruby color, black cherry, currants, mocha, mouth coating richness, spice and a beautiful balance of acidity and well integrated tannins. Aged for 19 months in 60% new French oak.
  • Acclaim: 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Silver Medal winner
  • 120 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? mail@alfarowine.com
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  • $30.00
    Regular
    as of 01/18
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    Phone: (831) 728-5172
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    Corralitos, CA
    Red ------------- ---
    2007 "A" Estate Pinot Noir
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Deep ruby color, this wine explodes with intense red and black fruit, aromas of rich spices and vanilla, finishing with bright acidity and smooth tannins. Aged for 15 months in 66% new French oak.
  • Acclaim: 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Silver Medal winner
  • 256 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? mail@alfarowine.com
  • Visit: www.alfarowine.com
  • $35.00
    Regular
    as of 01/18
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    Phone: (831) 728-5172
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    Corralitos, CA
    Red ------------- ---

    2007 Lindsay Paige Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Wild flowers, spices, and pretty berry fruit up front leading to a ripe cherry core on the palate. This wine is layered with smoky sweet wood notes and hints of vanilla . Aged for 20 months in 70% new French oak.
  • Acclaim: 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Silver Medal winner
  • Notes
  • 256 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? mail@alfarowine.com
  • Visit: www.alfarowine.com
  • $40.00
    Regular
    as of 01/18
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    Phone: (831) 728-5172
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    Red ------------- ---
    2008 "A" Estate Pinot Noir
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Ruby color, aromas of raspberry, spiced plums and vanilla, with well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity. Aged for 17 months in 40% new French oak.
  • Notes
  • 795 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? mail@alfarowine.com
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  • $25.00
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    as of 01/18
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    Red ------------- ---

    2008 Schultze Family Vineyard Pinot Noir
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Deep ruby color, bright fruit with aromas of red raspberries, cherries, and spice. Silky texture with excellent tannin and acid balance. This wine will continue to improve for three to five years in the bottle. Aged 15 months in 66% new French oak.
  • Notes
  • 72 cases produced
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  • $36.00
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    as of 01/18
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    Phone: (831) 728-5172
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    Red ------------- ---
    2006 "A" Estate Syrah
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • This is a beautiful and darkly rich Syrah that has intense ripe fruit and exotic spiciness. It is lush with blackberry and spice, licorice flavors and smoky layers. Firm tannins and mouth watering acidity combine for a long finish. Aged for 20 months in 40% new French oak.
  • 307 cases produced
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  • $20.00
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    as of 01/18
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    Red ------------- ---

    2006 Ryan Spencer Estate Syrah
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Vibrant fruit, subtle chocolate notes and espresso bean with a touch of earthy game, leading to a lush palate of blackberry, plum, blueberry and cherry liqueur. Aged 26 months in 100% new French oak.
  • Notes
  • 72 cases produced
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  • $30.00
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    as of 01/18
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    Red ------------- ---

    2007 Scarlet Red Wine
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Unspecified
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • This wine is a blend of 85% Merlot, 12% Pinot Noir and 3% Syrah. Ruby in color, very fruit-forward with essence of blackberries, currants and anise, this wine is an easy-drinker and tasting room favorite.
  • Notes
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  • $18.00
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    as of 01/18
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    White ---
    2008 Lindsay Paige Vineyard Estate Chardonnay
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • 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 apple fruit, with touches of clove, mineral, honey and vanilla. Aged for 11 months in 30% new French oak.
  • Acclaim: 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Silver Medal winner
  • Notes
  • 250 cases produced
  • Question? Comment? mail@alfarowine.com
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  • $25.00
    Regular
    as of 01/18
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    White ---
    2009 "A" Estate Chardonnay
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Straw in color, this wine layers the flavors of crisp apple, pear and white peach with a hint of lemon leaf. Sweet vanilla and honeyed oak round are rounded out by a creamy finish. Aged for 8 months in 40% new French oak, 380 cases made.
  • Notes
  • 380 cases produced
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  • $20.00
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    as of 01/18
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    White ---

    2009 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay
  • Appellation: Santa Lucia Highlands
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • This wine emits the aroma of fresh baked brioche and ripe pear on the nose, followed by the tropical flavors of mango, fig and honey on the palate. Full-bodied and creamy, but with firm natural acidity that will leave you satisfied.
  • Notes
  • 230 cases produced
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  • $25.00
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    as of 01/18
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    White ---

    2009 Gimelli Viognier
  • Appellation: Cienega Valley
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Full bodied and dry, this luscious wine combines the rich flavor of ripe apricots and peach pie with the aroma of honeysuckle. The Gimelli Vineyard is located in the Cienega Valley area San Benito County - a great area for growing Viognier. Aged 7 months in neutral French oak.
  • Notes
  • 85 cases produced
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  • $20.00
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    as of 01/18
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    Rosé ------ ---

    2009 Rose' of Pinot Noir
  • Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
  • Rosé of Pinot Noir
  • Winemaker: Richard Alfaro
  • Dark pink color, dry in style, fresh strawberry and watermelon on the palate. Stainless steel fermented and aged 4 months in neutral oak. Great summertime sipper!
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  • $15.00
    Regular
    as of 01/18
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    Phone: (831) 728-5172
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    Corralitos, CA
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