At Jarvis, it’s what you don’t see that’s most impressive. While the approach and the views from the property are nothing to shrug about, the estate is really set apart by what’s underground: the entire winery. Fermentation tanks, offices, restrooms, everything but the vines themselves. All production and administration happens in the 45,000 square feet tunneled under the Vaca mountain range. A natural stream creates a waterfall and rambles through the caves. Bring a sweater for your tasting, which will—you guessed—take place underground.
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Explore an Underground Winery at Jarvis Estate
At Jarvis, it’s what you don’t see that’s most impressive. While the approach and the views from the property are nothing to shrug about, the estate is really set apart by what’s underground: the entire winery. Fermentation tanks, offices, restrooms, everything but the vines themselves. All production and administration happens in the 45,000 square feet tunneled under the Vaca mountain range. A natural stream creates a waterfall and rambles through the caves. Bring a sweater for your tasting, which will—you guessed—take place underground.
