Named after partners Gary Franscioni and Gary Pisoni, the 50-acre Garys’ Vineyard was planted in 1997 along the terraces of the Santa Lucia mountain range, overlooking the Salinas River Valley. The vineyard features Arroyo Seco sandy loam soils and a maritime climate with strong coastal winds blown in from Monterey Bay — foggy mornings with sunny, breezy afternoons keep the southeast-facing slopes much cooler than the Salinas Valley just east. The vineyard was planted using budwood obtained from a famed Burgundy vineyard. Located inland from Monterey in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Garys’ Vineyard is widely recognized for producing some of the finest Pinot Noir in California.

Winemaker Stacy Vogel uses a combination of old world winemaking techniques and modern technology to make wines that reflect the unique characteristics of individual vineyards or “terroir” where specific varietals grow best. This fusion of superb vineyard sites and thoughtful winemaking allows Miner to deliver elegant, expressive wines.