French Camp Vineyards
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| French Camp Vineyards | |
|---|---|
| Location | San Luis Obispo County, US |
| Coordinates | 35°29′36″N 120°14′26″W / 35.493363°N 120.240538°W |
| Appellation | San Robles, Paso Robles Highlands District |
| Founded | 1973 |
| First vintage | 1976 |
| Key people | Greg O'Quest(Manager), Nick De Luca (Sales), Steve Miller (Owner), Nicholas Miller (Owner) |
| Known for | Anglim, Edna Valley, Fess Parker, Fetzer, Kendell Jackson, Mosby, Tobin James, Mid Life Crisis |
| Varietals | Zinfandel, Syrah, Chardonnay, Merlot, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Lagrein, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Website | frenchcampvineyards.com |
French Camp Vineyards is a vineyard in San Luis Obispo County, California, U.S. located east of Paso Robles residing in the Paso Robles Highlands District viticultural area.[1]
Originally, the French Camp land was part of the San Juan Ranch. Over time, The San Juan Ranch was split into a number of parcels including the French Camp area, which became a part of the Camatta Ranch. The Miller family purchased The Camatta Ranch property in 1968, believing that it could be developed to various crops including wine grapes. They leased parts of it out for a few years while they gathered information as to climate, soils, and water for irrigation. Initially, 200 acres (0.8 km2) were planted to wine grapes in 1973.[2]
The French Camp operation is a team effort among the people who have grown the grapes, those that have managed its business affairs, those that have sold the production (whether it was grapes or cuttings), and those that have done strategic planning for future growth.
Working together, this group has grown French Camp to over 1,700 acres (688 ha).[2]
