Supplements: Developing all phases of the vineyard, from ground preparation, rootstock, clone selection, trellising, pruning and shoot positioning to canopy management, color thinning and irrigation. Through all the hard work, expert attention, perfect clones, rocky soils, and the moderating coastal climate of the Highlands, Boekenoogen Vineyard became one of the finest in this appellation producing about three to four tons per acres of high-quality fruit. In 2006, the family decided to produce their own wines and constructed a boutique style of winery on the property. Currently producing premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay which reflect the characteristics of the Santa Lucia Highlands known for its fruit forward, elegant style of wine. There are 90 +/- acres planted in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In addition, there is a 5 acre block of dry land Pinot Noir, which quickly became one of the families bestselling wines. Privacy is at a premium with the ranch being located at the end of the road entering through electronic gates This is one of the many desirable characteristics of the ranch, along with the unobstructed views of the valley and distant mountains. This also creates a great wedding and event venue. The improvements include two homes, the winery building which holds the fermentation/storage tanks, barrel storage and office, case storage building, equipment storage building, shop, pole barn and tack room. This is a well laid out operation, neat and clean. The vineyard is under drip irrigation system. The remainder of the ranch is used for cattle grazing and horses. Bordering BLM lands on one side, enhancing the hunting opportunities on the ranch which include deer, bear, wild boar, turkey and more. This unique ranch is ready for the new owner to enjoy coastal temperatures along with the tranquility and beauty of living at the base of Santa Lucia Highlands. DETAILS: 33520 Fairview Road, Soledad CA 93960 333.72 acres includes 7 parcels: 417-141-001 22.5 acres 417-141-003 82.74 417-141-033 108.8 417-141-034 .05 417-141-035 .37 417-141-036 39.26 417-141-037 80 VINEYARD - 95 AC planted 55 acres in Pinot Noir 35 acres in Chardonnay 5 acre block of dry land Pinot Noir Laid out with North to South Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) Three irrigation wells designed to irrigate the drip system. Intricately placed drain catch boxes to control erosion. The vineyard is fully game fenced MAIN HOME: Built in 1954 Wood construction, composition roof 2000+/-SF, 3 bedroom, 2 bath 780 +/-sf 2 car garage, concrete floor, electric garage door Unobstructed views Wood construction, newer composition roof SECOND HOME: Built in 1961 1380+/-SF, 2 bedroom, 2 bath 563+/-sf 2 car garage, concrete floor, electric garage door Unobstructed views WINERY BUILDING: Metal construction, temperature controlled 54 x 80 - 4320 SF two story in height 35 x 80 overhang (used as crush equipment area, no equipment available) Concrete floors Office ½ bath with storage Custom temperature controlled stainless tanks vary to fit your grape harvest or bottling needs Custom catwalk, cooling system and mobile bottling line pad Three 18' roll up doors, one on each end plus man door into office and building. Paved drive and parking area WINE STORAGE BUILDING Metal construction, temperature controlled 25 x 30 - 750 SF two story in height Concrete floor 12' roll up door plus man door This building has been used for wine case storage SHOP Metal construction 38 x 50 - 1900 SF Slider doors Concrete Floor EQUIPMENT STORAGE BARN Metal construction 38 X 50 - 1900 SF Open ended Gravel floor POLE BARN Wood and treated pole construction, metal roof 75 X 30 - 2,250 SF Gravel area under roof Used for hay and or equipment storage TACK ROOM Shipping container turned into tack room 8 x 20 - 160 SF Wood floor inside, gravel/dirt under roof overhang Roof overhang on both sides Used for tack and grain/feed storage WATER Four wells on the ranch Main well is artesian, pumping 300 GPM first of season and slowing down to about 175 GPM in the Fall Two wells have diesel generators, pumping up to the holding tanks and gravity flow to the crops for irrigation Several valves to move water around the vineyard in the underground pipe system 35-40 catch boxes strategically placed throughout the vineyard to prevent erosion There is a spring and seasonal creek IN ADDITION * Three sets of solar panels help offset power costs and are tied to all structures with power *8 acre horse pasture behind homes. *Decorative olive orchard, garden area *The remaining acreage is used for cattle grazing, fully fenced *Property is in the Williamson Act Approximately 35 miles to Monterey, 39 miles to Carmel by the Sea and the ocean. Pebble Beach and all the golf extravaganza including the US open, with some of the greatest golf courses in the state, if not the entire US. Upscale and unique shopping, great restaurants, resorts, fisherman's wharf, white sandy beaches and turquoise ocean waters. All this and more for your enjoyment, yet, the ranch is far enough away to get out of the crowds, and the size gives you the feeling, and reality, that you are removed from it all with amazing privacy, unsurpassed views and Nature at its best.