Fernwood Cellars

How does one region produce such a wide range of distinct and exciting wines? Find out from Matt Oetinger, owner, grower, and winemaker at Fernwood Cellars in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. Matt gives us a great overview of the AVA and takes us on a tour of his vineyards where he grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Zinfandel. Learn about vine training, and cluster vs. berry sampling as Matt describes the benefits and challenges of producing grapes in a mountainous region where forest is the predominant growth.