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Founded in 1994 by Judy and Tom Beckmen, Beckmen Vineyards is a family-run, estate-grown winery in the Santa Ynez Valley. Since its inception, Beckmen Vineyards has evolved through a harmonious marriage of insight and inspiration to become one of North America's premier producers of estate Rhône varietals. The rewards have been great but not without considerable labor. With an elevation reaching 1250 feet, the farming of Purisima Mountain Vineyard represents one of the most ambitious hillside vineyard endeavors in the Santa Ynez Valley. Yet, the high elevation, unique microclimate and rare limestone subsoil make this special vineyard a winemaker's dream.
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Vineyards has stayed true to the land, and true to its vision. Believing
that the wine in the bottle begins in the soil, Beckmen Vineyards
has pursued a course of minimal intervention winemaking that respects
the unique riches of Purisima Mountain Vineyard. The winery now
produces a full line of excellent estate grown Rhône varietals
including Syrah, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Rosé,
Marsanne, and Cuvée Le Bec (a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre,
Syrah and Counoise) that exemplify the capabilities of the region.
It also produces small quantities of first-rate Cabernet Sauvignon
and Sauvignon Blanc made from smaller vineyard lots that are well
suited to these varietals.