About Us
Visit our History of MoniClaire Vineyards Photo Gallery!![]() "The girls and I tie up some vines in the early 90's" |
My wife, Mary Beth and I planted our first chardonnay vineyard in 1986 in the Los Gatos hills, and soon after began experimenting with different varitals. As our interest increased and our skills improved, we set our sights on eventually settling in one of California's premier grape growing regions. We feel very lucky to have found our property in the Dry Creek Valley. Peter & Mary Beth Smiderle |
![]() Claire with cat Parker "Can't drink wine yet, so I'll enjoy the grapes!" |
![]() Claire and Monica Early Farming Days |
![]() Monica Crushes "It's a lot of work to keep my name on the label." |
Our vineyard manager, Antonio, brings a honed skill to our rigorous vine management activities. His techniques and suggestions have generated the level of quality reflected in our end product. | ![]() Antonio Gonzales Vineyard Manager |