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John Bargetto launches new venture at Regan Vineyards
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Regan Vineyards is located on a 53-acre plot overlooking the Pajaro Valley.
Johanna Miller
SEPTEMBER 10 -16, 2021 | PAJARO VALLEY MAGAZINE
BY JOHANNA MILLER
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or the past 30 years, Bargetto Winery, one of California’s oldest wineries, has grown grapes at Regan Estate Vineyards, a plot in Corralitos overlooking the Pajaro Valley. With 40 of the property’s 53 acres planted, Regan is one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It produces grapes for Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, sparkling wines and red blends. Over the years, head of winemaking John Bargetto, whose grandfather helped establish the winery 88 years ago, has been looking for an opportunity to share the vineyard with the public. This has led to the launch of a new brand and wine tasting experience this year. Regan Vineyards Winery will be offering guests a chance to visit the vineyard, learn about the growing of grapes, taste and buy new estate wines created specifically for the brand. “I want to share this place with visitors,” Bargetto said. “I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if we could narrow the focus and just have estate wines, and tasting on the actual estate?’ Soquel is all about wine, art and music, at a creekside setting.
