Viticultural Vision

The viticulture protocols have been developed over the last two decades to take advantage of the unusual growing conditions of the Santa Maria Bench. Techniques include leaf thinning to allow more sunlight on the clusters for full, even ripening, deficit irrigation to restrict vigor and focus the vine's energy on the grapes, and green fruit drop to promote the growth of densely flavored clusters.

Video: Denise Shurtleff shares details about Cambria Pinot Noir and its distinctive oak integration program.