We’re honored to share that Cavaletti Vineyards was recently featured in Wine Enthusiast’s article, “Why Aren’t You Drinking Wines from Southern California?,” which highlights the region’s rich winemaking history and exciting future.

While Southern California was once the epicenter of California wine, it’s often overshadowed by its northern counterparts. The article shines a spotlight on passionate producers—like us—who are redefining what SoCal wine can be.

Cavaletti Vineyards is proud to represent Ventura County in this new wave. As the article notes, we focus on thoughtful, site-specific wines from organically farmed vineyards throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Our aim is to produce wines that reflect the unique beauty of our region’s climate and chaparral-covered hillsides.

In a landscape known more for surf than Syrah, we’re crafting wines with balance, restraint, and place-driven character—whether it’s a native yeast-fermented Zinfandel from the Cucamonga Valley or a Grenache inspired by the subtle herbs and dry winds of our terrain.

Southern California wines are no longer just “promising”—they’re here, and they’re being recognized. We’re thrilled to be part of this movement and grateful to Wine Enthusiast for sharing our story.

If you haven’t explored what Southern California—and Cavaletti Vineyards—has to offer, now’s the time. Visit our Moorpark tasting room and experience why SoCal wine is worth discovering.