California Vineyards, Wineries & Land For Sale, Lease or Joint Venture

The coastal, valley and mountain areas of California are highly prized wine grape growing regions due to their proximity to the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean and a wide diversity of soils and topography. This long stretch of land is ideal for the cultivation of classic wine grape varieties and the production of world-class wines.

	Vineyard & Winery For Sale: Fully fenced 90 acre family orchard, vineyard and winery located in the rolling hills of the San Diego County countryside. This property currently has 20 acres planted with 9,650 vines in 12 varieties with olive, apple and assorted fruit orchards.
	A Stunning Westside Vineyard in the Paso Robles wine region with 160+/- acres of land and a meticulous vineyard of approximately 63 acres. The Premium Quality Wine Grapes include the varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Syrah.
	Vino Piazza is an ideal user/investor opportunity for any wine enthusiast. The winery village was created in 2000 out of a former wine and brandy facility on Locke Road just south of the wine growing community of Lockeford, CA.
	Paso Robles Vineyard, home with panoramic views and guest house.
	Paso Robles organic vineyard with gorgeous log home on approximately 10 acres.
	Paso Robles Vineyard & Victorian Farmhouse on 30 acres with 16 acres of organic vines.

With a growing demand for high-end wine and an ever-shrinking pool of available land in premium California locations, vineyard leasing and joint ventures are becoming an excellent alternative for small to medium-sized boutique wineries looking to avoid the large upfront capital expenditures involved in purchasing and maintaining their own vineyard. As the industry continues to grow, it will be options such as land leasing and joint ventures that will allow new entrants into the market and a greater stability to the entire field.

The California Wine Institute is your best source of current information for all matters affecting the California wine industry and grape growers.

The taste of a wine depends not only on the grape species and varietal blend, but also on the ground and climate (known as terroir) where it is cultivated. Terroir refers to the unique combination of natural factors associated with any particular vineyard. These factors include such things as soil, underlying rock, altitude, slope of hill or terrain, orientation toward the sun, and microclimate (typical rain, winds, humidity, temperature variations, etc.) No two vineyards have the exact same terroir.

Vineyard & Wine Producing Economics

Vineyard and wine producing economics can vary widely from region to region and property to property. Always seek professional advice on specific properties and verify all information for your own purposes.

Vineyard planting can run between $15,000 and $50,000 per acre, depending on how much soil prep and grading is needed. Contract vineyard planting and maintenance services are available in all wine producing regions.

General yield can be 2 – 6 tons per acre, subject to Mother Nature and pruning techniques. Some vineyards will prune the vines down to 1 – 3 tons per acres for a higher sugar content and/or other reasons relative to the desired end product.

It takes about six to eight clusters, or approximately 600 to 800 wine grapes (2.4 lbs) to make a bottle of wine. One barrel of wine contains approximately 740 lbs of grapes, equivalent to 59 gallons or 24.6 cases of wine.

Vineyard maintenance can range from $100 to $300 per acre per month or more, depending on end product objectives.

Wholesale grape prices can range from $100 per ton in glut years to $1,000+/- per ton and up for premium grapes.