Turner Vineyards and Estate, the 2008 Wine Literary Award recipient of the Vina Cum Laude Award for Best New Winery is priced to sell. This once-in-a-lifetime offering encompasses two legal parcels of approximately 100 private breathtaking acres  in the northern region of the highly acclaimed Santa Rita Hills Appellation;  nestled between the Babcock and Melville vineyards.  The offering includes 21 acres of top rated and award winning vineyards planted in premium grapes including Pinot Noir, Syrah and Pinot Gris.  The estate residence graces a scenic hilltop with spectacular views overlooking the vineyards and rolling knolls and valleys of the Santa Rita Hills.  The four bedroom, four bathroom approximately 4,700 square foot open post and beam style home features soaring ceilings, fine finishes, a gourmet kitchen and wonderful amenities including a swimming pool and spa canopied by oak trees.  A perfect retreat for the discriminating wine connoisseur.  

 

Zoning:           100-AG

APN:               099-100-027 and 028

 

Approximately 100 private, partially fenced and gated acres

 

Northern region of the highly acclaimed Santa Rita Hills Appellation

 

Award winning wines produced from the approximately 21 organically grown (not yet certified) acres which are planted in premium grapes:

 3 acres of Syrah,

 3 acres of Pinot Gris and

15 acres of Pinot Noir

 

Cool climate, south-facing slopes and sandy soil make this an ideal terroir for the renowned Pinot Noir. The vineyard produces beautiful grapes with vibrant color and depth. 

 

Turner Vineyard was established in 2000 by Dennis Turner.  Ryan Carr planted and has managed the vineyard since.   Under Ryan's management, wines produced from the vineyard have scored '90 and above with A.P. Vin recently earning a 95 Wine Spectator rating for their 2007 Turner Vinyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hlls).  This single vineyard wine vividly captures the marks one may enjoy as the next owner of this extraordinary vineyard estate property.

 

High quality private well water

Power and telephone developed and to the property

 

Open post and beam construction with cathedral ceilings

Approximately 4,700 s.f.

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a loft

Fabulous state-of-the-art Kitchen with:

Family / Great room with custom cabinetry and a snugglery for cozy, memory making gatherings

 

Large Living and Dining room with magnificent vistas of the vineyard and rolling oak covered hills

Santa Ynez River Stone wood burning fireplace

Rustic pine floors

Swimming pool with Santa Ynez River Stone decks, walkways and terraced gardens under the majestic oaks

 

For information about Turner Vineyards, click here. 

 

For a printable map of Sta. Rita Hills, click here.