El Rey Wine is so proud to announce our Pinot Noir has won a Double Gold in Sunset Magazine's Wine Competition! The tradition continues..... … [Read more...]

The 2020 Harvest was bountiful and beautiful! We had help from Derek's Grand-kids Audrey and Kiernan this year. Along with 3 young local teens from Lompoc. The young generation proved to be super hard-working. Looking forward to tasting this year's wine. … [Read more...]

Oh no!  The grapes are slowly getting sweeter and are tempting the birds!  We visit the nets everyday to save the birds. … [Read more...]

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Chez Melange Chez Melange just added El Rey Wine to the wine list!  Three restaurants under one roof, one block from the ocean.   A "must try" restaurant www.chezmelange.com .   Yum! … [Read more...]

Why do we plant cover crops to our vineyard?  These plants include legumes such as fava beans, grasses, oats and clover which decompose and deliver Nitrogen to the grape vines. Vineyard cover crops draw abundant moisture in the soil from heavy winter rains. Our vines may appear dormant, but they are … [Read more...]

Wow! #ElReyWine super grapes! Looks like an early harvest. … [Read more...]

We love to try new wines! This summer finds us in Lisbon, Portugal the heartland of beautiful wines of Portugal. The people are fun loving, open and bold - just like their wine! By trying international wine, we are able to taste and improve our own wine. So each vintage year continues to be a unique and a … [Read more...]

June is a busy time in the vineyard! This week-end we made sure our vines were nice and straight by "threading the vines" through the wires. Making sure sunlight reaches our pinot noir grape clusters. … [Read more...]

The magic is starting to happen! We composted and spread just before the winter rain - and look how great the vines and grapes look already. Promising to be a great year! … [Read more...]