Harvest time with Jim York at Catalina View Gardens winery
Jim York’s Catalina View Gardens winery brings recognition to the Peninsula as a unique wine-producing area by Stephanie Cartozian In 2022, Jim York, owner of Catalina View Gardens, filed a federal application to have the Palos Verdes Peninsula recognized as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). Nick Zetts, a farmer for Catalina View Gardens, said to earn the designation, York had to demonstrate that the Peninsula soil conditions, and microclimate (think ocean and fog) create a unique wine growing region capable of producing unique wines. Catalina View Gardens farmer Nick Zetts harvesting 2024 pinot grapes. York was assisted in earning the AVA designation by Buelton winemaker Ken Brown. York planted 1,500 chardonnay vines and 4,500 pinot vines in 2012 and now has over 6,000 vines. “The heavy rains we had over the past two years along with a new drip irrigation system keeps the vineyard satiated,” Zetts said. He described the growing cycle as beginning in February. “In February we prune back everything. We cut it back to two inches and two buds. It will grow all new fruit. The shoots start getting stronger. Catalina View Gardens 2024 pinot grapes. “In March we expect a bud-break. In…
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