Muns Vineyard

Why Muns? by Ryan Beauregard

Muns Vineyard sits at an elevation of 2660 feet on the Summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Climatically this vineyard is beyond unique and is a true one of a kind location.  I first visited the site when Ed Muns was planting the vineyard.  He hired some of our crew to do brush removal and I was instantly intrigued by the site.  As the vineyard matured, wines from the site began to emerge on the market.  I knew that this vineyard was one I wanted to work with.  The time came, and the opportunity arose to work with Ed Muns during the 2011 vintage.  I knew that the wine would be site expressive.  The ruggedness of the land and the extreme climate are present in the wines.   Additionally, Ed has become a pioneer in Pinot Noir.  He has educated himself on nearly every aspect of the grape, and I admire him as a farming visionary.