Leal Estate Vineyards |
Léal Vineyards is the creation and collaboration of owner Frank Léal and winemaker Dave “Griff” Griffith. Their motto? “Phat wines – no pretense.” Their mission is to fashion truly exceptional wines that appeal to connoisseur and novice alike. The scenic 45-acre Léal estate grows San Benito County – appellated Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre.
Nestled in the rolling foothills of Hollister in California’s Central Coast region, the winery was hand built in 1999 with an eye to both tradition and cutting-edge technique. The property boasts a welcoming Tasting Room, open daily, and Lavánda (lavender in Portuguese), a state-of-the-art event and wedding facility. The winery’s on-line home is LealVineyards.com – a fun, informative website that reflects Frank and Griff’s dedicated yet irreverent approach to crafting world-class vintages. Léal Vineyards: “Fine Wines and Good Times...It’s the Shiznit!”
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Visiting the Winery
Directions from San Jose:
- US 101 South towards Los Angeles
- Exit Hwy 25 - Hollister/Pinnacles Nat'l Monument
- Continue on Hwy 25 approximately 10 miles to town
- Veer right on 25 towards Hollister
- Left on Santa Ana Road
- Right on Fairview Road
- Left on Maranatha Drive
- Winery located at 300 Maranatha Drive (831.636.1023)
Directions from Monterey:
- US 101 north towards San Jose
- Exit Hwy 156 - San Juan Bautista/Hollister
- Continue on Hwy 156 to Union Road
- Turn Right on Union Road
- Continue on Union Road to Airline Highway/Hwy 25
- Turn Right on Airline Hwy/Hwy 25
- Continue on Airline Hwy to Fairview Road
- Turn left on Fairview Road
- Right on Maranatha Drive to the end of the road. Winery located on left at 300 Maranatha Drive (831.636.1023)
AREA OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:
- RIDGEMARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB – 831.637.8151
- BEST WESTERN SAN BENITO INN – 831.637.9248
- SAN JUAN INN – 831.623.4380
- POSADA DE SAN JUAN – 831.623.4030