Mount Eden Vineyards In the Press

Mount Eden Vineyards is celebrated for its historic legacy, exceptional wines, and unwavering dedication to quality. We invite journalists, writers, and media professionals to discover our story and share the heritage of one of California’s most distinguished wine estates. Press materials are available on our Trade Materials page, and for interviews or photography requests, please contact us directly.

Rootstock: History of Santa Cruz Mountains Winemaking

Rootstock: History of Santa Cruz Mountains Winemaking

I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic wine event at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History last fall. Dubbed “Rootstock,” this first-of-its-kind event focused on the history and art of winemaking in the Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticultural Appellation (AVA) and attempted to answer a fundamental question: what makes this region special for wine?

From the Santa Cruz Mountains to Stags Leap: Warren Winiarski Still Seeks Perfection

From the Santa Cruz Mountains to Stags Leap: Warren Winiarski Still Seeks Perfection

What most people don’t know is that Winiarski was fascinated by the work of Martin Ray, who by that time had gained some fame for the wines he was producing from Mount Eden in Saratoga.

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TOP 25 WINERIES Spring 2022: Best Bay Area Wineries to Visit

TOP 25 WINERIES Spring 2022: Best Bay Area Wineries to Visit

Our latest update to the Top 25 Wineries list is heavy on places with scenic views and comfortable outdoor seating, all the better for enjoying that warm spring weather.

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California Cabernet Sauvignon, From Beyond Napa Valley

California Cabernet Sauvignon, From Beyond Napa Valley

Its reputation may dominate public perceptions, but a lot of places in the state produce good, distinctive cabernet wines.

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15 Thrilling Global Wines for Thanksgiving

15 Thrilling Global Wines for Thanksgiving

Find something different to pour with these new reviews of Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo and more from California, Italy, France and beyond, up to 92 points

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Mount Eden owners take aim at suicide with Tanaka Project

Mount Eden owners take aim at suicide with Tanaka Project

To this day, Ellie and Jeffrey Patterson, owners of Mount Eden Vineyards in the hills of Saratoga, feel a touch of sadness each time they look at the photographs their late friend, Ron Tanaka, took of their vineyards

Vinous- Mount Eden Pinot Noir: 1984-2016

Vinous- Mount Eden Pinot Noir: 1984-2016

Trends come and go, but classics never go out of style. This comprehensive tasting back to 1984 showcased the astonishing quality of Mount Eden's Pinot Noir over the last four decades.

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Decanter Producer profile: Mount Eden Vineyards

Decanter Producer profile: Mount Eden Vineyards

You might find boutique wineries of a higher profile in California, but since its Pinot Noir was served at last year’s Royal Wedding, Mount Eden Vineyards has stepped firmly into the spotlight. Elin McCoy meets the husband-and-wife team behind its success...

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Decanter- Premium Californian Chardonnay

Decanter- Premium Californian Chardonnay

From pioneer plantings, through the heyday of big toasty styles to leaner cool-climate bottles, Californian Chardonnay now offers wine lovers real diversity

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Decanter-Mount Eden Vineyards: Comparing the Cabernets 1990-2000

Decanter-Mount Eden Vineyards: Comparing the Cabernets 1990-2000

Eleven vintages of Mount Eden's two Cabernets, including every Old Vine Reserve vintage, ever made...

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Jeffrey & Ellie Patterson : Mountaintop Wine Masters

Jeffrey & Ellie Patterson : Mountaintop Wine Masters

Cultivating wines with layers and craftsman mastery at Silicon Valley’s storied Mount Eden Vineyards

We Taste Test Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $40 Royal Wedding Pinot Noir

We Taste Test Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $40 Royal Wedding Pinot Noir

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex poured Domaine Eden Pinot Noir from Mount Eden Vineyards for guests of the royal wedding this spring. We tasted the wine from California—here's our verdict.

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