Elevation: 448 feet
Farming: Certified Sustainable (SIP)
Soil: Alluvial
Distance to Pacific Ocean: 19 miles
Julia’s Vineyard was planted in 1971 by Louis Lucas as part of the original Rancho Sisquoc planting. Today these gnarled, own-rooted vines are the only surviving remnants of Louis’ original planting. Lane began sourcing from Julia’s in the early 1990’s, and the results were stunning.
These 50-year-old vines are still thriving despite their advanced age, and producing some of the best Pinot Noir fruit in the Santa Maria Valley. The vineyard is now owned by the Jackson Family and is part of the Cambria Winery complex, lying on the northern bank of the Sisquoc River, with soils of sandy loam.