Beckmen wines are crafted almost exclusively from our two vineyards: the Thomas and Judith Beckmen Estate Vineyard in Los Olivos District AVA and Purisima Mountain Vineyard in Ballard Canyon AVA. Tending vines from dormancy through harvest since 1994, we’ve discovered, row by row, the unique soil and microclimate that best hosts each type of grape varietal ensuring every block in the vineyard consistently produces the highest quality fruit possible.
On the west side of Ballard Canyon AVA lies our acclaimed, certified biodynamic Purisima Mountain Vineyard. The most unique feature of this vineyard is its limestone subsoil which is only found in a few corners of the central coast. These soils are prized in regions like Champagne, Burgundy, and the Southern Rhône Valley for producing wines with intense flavors and complexity. The 125 acre vineyard runs up the southwestern slope of a mountain gaining 500 feet in elevation with multiple exposures across its slopes. We have found that our white wine grapes and Rhône-style grapes such as Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Counoise thrive in our Purisima Mountain Vineyard. Over the years, Syrah has risen in the ranks to become our flagship variety, loved for its consistency and complexity.
