Santa Cruz Mountains
California · United States · Wine Auction Prices
Santa Cruz Mountains is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Pinot Noir. The auction database contains 1,576 lots, averaging $109 per bottle and ranging $3–$3,383. The median auction vintage is 2012. The top wines at auction include Ridge, Monte Bello Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, Kathryn Kennedy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, Windy Oaks, Pinot Noir Proprietors Reserve, Santa Cruz Mountains, Windy Oaks, Schultze Family Vineyard Limited Release Wild Yeast Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, Ridge, Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, while leading producers include Ridge, Windy Oaks, Rhys, Kathryn Kennedy. The Santa Cruz Mountains sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.
In the Glass
Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir is characterized by red cherry, raspberry, and earthy complexity typical of its California terroir. The wines show fine tannin structure, natural acidity, and the capacity to develop secondary aromas of truffle, game, and dried herbs with age. The specific soils and microclimate of Santa Cruz Mountains produce a style that is recognizable within the broader regional context.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Kennedy Cabernet Sauvignon | $101 | 121 |
| Windy Oaks Pinot Noir Proprietors Reserve | $61 | 91 |
| Windy Oaks Schultze Family Vineyard Limited Release Wild Yeast Pinot Noir | $96 | 65 |
| Ridge Jimsomare Zinfandel | $51 | 51 |
| Rhys Swan Terrace Pinot Noir | $97 | 45 |
| Mount Eden Vineyards Pinot Noir | $118 | 44 |
| Thunder Mountains Veranda Vineyard Pinot Noir | $108 | 41 |
| Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon | $335 | 34 |
| Ridge Jimsomare Cabernet Sauvignon | $156 | 33 |
| Ridge Estate Merlot | $55 | 29 |
| Mount Eden Vineyards Old Vine Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | $95 | 24 |
| Ceritas Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $84 | 18 |
| Rhys Alpine Vineyard Hillside Pinot Noir | $76 | 18 |
| Rhys Horseshoe Vineyard Syrah | $65 | 15 |
White Wines
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