Alta Maria Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir

Santa Maria, California

Alta Maria Vineyards was established in 2005 by James Ontiveros, featuring estate-sourced, single-site, single-vineyard wine. James also owns Ranchos de Ontiveros. His Native9 Pinot Noir represents the ninth generation of the Ontiveros family in California, going back to a 1781 land grant within the pueblo of Los Angeles. The family’s roots trace back to La Rioja in Old Spain in the 1500s. Eventually, James’ fifth great-grandfather, Don Juan Pacifico Ontiveros, and his wife, Doña Martina, moved their extensive farming operation north to Santa Barbara County in search of water and more land. They settled in what would become the town of Santa Maria.

The wines of Alta Maria Vineyards are produced from high-quality fruit, carefully sourced from non-Ranchos de Ontiveros vineyards. The label is intended to showcase a broader selection of fruit and to demonstrate the unique qualities of other area sites and varieties beyond James’ own estate.