About
Windy Oaks Estate produces premium wines grown in unique terroirs in Monterey and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Winemakers Jim and Judy Schultze have offered fine wines with a sense of place since 1999, focusing on exceptional Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays using an extreme minimal intervention approach to let the vineyards speak for themselves.
Estate Pinot Noirs
Chardonnays
Wines from Monterey and Santa Cruz Mountains terroirs
Extreme minimal intervention winemaking
Photos
Products
Diane’s Block Pinot Noir
A single-block wine offering rich raspberry and spice notes with a silky finish.
Estate Chardonnay
Crisp and elegant, with flavors of green apple, citrus, and a hint of minerality.
Estate Pinot Noir
A complex red with notes of cherry, earth, and subtle oak, reflecting the cool-climate terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Reserve Pinot Noir
A bold and structured Pinot with dark fruit flavors and firm tannins.
Terreno Pinot Noir
A nuanced wine with layers of red fruit, floral hints, and a long, smooth finish.
Awards
Silver Medal, Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Competition 2021
2021
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Quarterly Private Member Events
quarterly
Exclusive events for Windy Oaks Estate Wine Group members
Latest News
From the Vintner: Reflections on creating wines that elegantly reflect their terroir with balance, complexity, harmony, and extreme minimal intervention.