PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
EAGLE GAP WINERY
The majestic 20 acre EAGLE GAP WINERY and
homestead is situated on Mesa Grande in
Eagle Gap
Winery is
a working boutique winery. The winery is
bonded
and licensed to produce and sell wine. There is always wine inventory in the winery
in various stages of production. The new
owner will take ownership of all wine in barrels, tanks, and bottles. All artwork for labels, business cards, and
other aspects of marketing conveys with the sale. The branding and marketing of the Eagle Gap
Winery label is an ongoing effort and the new owner will benefit from all past
and present marketing efforts. Eagle Gap
Winery is truly a turnkey opportunity and positioned to fulfill the vision of
new ownership.
The
development of the Eagle Gap Winery was completed in phases. Initially, the
site was purchased, the land cleared, infrastructure installed, and the vines
were planted. Presently, the vineyards
are between 7 and 10 years old and in full quality production mode - and will
be for 20 to 30 more years. The most recent phase involved building the winery
and obtaining the bond required to produce and sell wine. Equipment was purchased
based on a yearly production of 1000 cases of wine.
Production
could be increased if desired. There are presently 2 outside vineyards from
which grapes can be purchased on a regular basis. These quality vineyards would
likely appreciate the opportunity to continue supplying grapes for the new
owner.
Situated
at an elevation of approximately 3.300’ in a very private setting, EAGLE GAP WINERY is accessed along a 1
mile private road (
The vineyards are accessed along graded,
gravel roads engineered for shedding surface water culverts. The Main
Vineyard consists of one-half Shriaz clone and one-half Cabernet
Sauvignon (337 clone VSP trellis). The Terrace Vineyard is comprised of
one-half French Syrah and one-half Cabernet Sauvignon French (VSP trellis). The
Quartz
Vineyard features all Pinot Gris, a U.C. Davis clone on a 5-wire
vertical trellis. All vineyards are enclosed by an 8’ chain link fence to keep
the grapes in and the wildlife out.
The winery consists of a newer 1200
square foot insulated metal building erected on an epoxy-sealed concrete floor
with a large floor drain. The facility has 4 sky lights, propane heat, air
conditioning, 120/240 power, ceiling ventilation fans, two 12’ by 10’ insulated
sectional drive-in doors, and two 48” walk-in doors. The winery also a kitchen
with granite counter tops, a bathroom with shower, and a utility sink. High
speed satellite for Internet access and high definition satellite television
are on site, as well as full cellular phone coverage provided by Verizon and
ATT. From the outdoor flagstone patio area and fire pit, all three vineyards
can be enjoyed.
The winery equipment includes the following:
·
Kawasaki Mule
utility vehicle
·
Several oak
barrels and barrel racks
·
Stainless steel
stemer/crusher
·
60 gallon
hydraulic basket press
·
1 - one and
one-half inch hydraulic wine pump with 4 lengths of hose
·
1 - 40 plate wine
filter
·
3 - 300 L
Stainless steel tanks with floating lids
·
2 - 200 L
Stainless steel tanks with floating lids
·
3 - spout
Stainless steel bottle filler
·
2 - 60 gal
plastic tanks
·
1 - 350 gal plastic
tank
·
2 - Stayvin
Infusion Tubes.
·
1 - Hydraulic
pallet lift
·
1 - Hand pallet
jack
The main home site has been engineered for a 5
bedroom home elevated above the vineyard and winery. All utilities, including
the septic system, are installed to the building site. There are also three additional
pads with power and water on the property.
The guest home is a 2007
There
are many recreational activities
available in the area: the California Riding and Hiking Trail and the Pacific
Crest Trail for riding, golfing at Warner’s Ranch and Borrego Springs, hunting
and fishing, dinning, and a variety of other opportunities for each family
member. The newly opened Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve offers excellent
riding trails connecting the Santa Ysabel, Wynola, and Julian communities. The
famous Hale Observatory on
Of
great importance are the various directions from which the ranch can be
accessed across lightly traveled state highways and picturesque county roads.
The Los Angeles-Orange County metropolitan area, Temecula-Murrieta, the
This
is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey winery and vineyard located in one of
the most beautiful settings in
From the founder and winemaker at Eagle
Gap Winery:
“I
will agree to act as consultant during the ownership transition period. Telephone consultation will be sufficient for
most situations. However, a site visit may be required on occasion. I will
offer my consultation will be for a reasonable period of time during the
transition of operations and will not include actual labor or management. Eagle Gap Winery presently has no full-time
employees and, therefore, no burdensome accounting. There are several local
contract workers that assist in the production of wine and I would suggest that
new owners keep them on during the transition period. Some of these workers have been helping me
for years. They assist in all aspects of
winery production, including; pruning, netting, harvesting, crushing, and
bottling. The new owner will need bring
his winemaking ability and attitudes regarding cultural practices in the
cultivation of grapes and the making of wine. The existing crew is fully
capable of handling the labor necessary to execute the vision of new ownership.
Supplier contacts will be provided.
During
the 11 years that I have been developing the Eagle Gap Winery project I
remained true to one simple goal…To produce the best honest wine possible. Over
the years this philosophy became increasingly more difficult to adhere too, but
I have not wavered from this basic principle. There are many decisions that go
into making wine and a operating a viable winery. Each decision was approached
with wine quality and winery sustainability in mind. There are many corners that can be cut when
developing wine and a winery, and I never cut any. Each decision was made without regard to cost;
only to fulfill my goal of producing the best wine possible. To that end, I have been successful.
Honest
wine is wine that comes from the
land; grapes that a wine maker comes to know year after year, understands how
they react in the winery, and learns from experience what to expect. Honest wine is wine which can be
reproduced year after year with only minor differences due to weather between
vintages. An honest wine is consistent;
if you like the 2008 vintage, you will like all future vintages. Today, many wineries
in