Cowell Ranch Vineyard

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Cowell Ranch, Snelling, California

N 37° 28' 18.53"     W 120° 34' 15.40"

About

In our book, Cowell Ranch is about the finest 1,300 acres you can find. The land was created over the centuries by earth that was brought down from the Sierras by the Merced River, which runs smack dab through the middle of our vineyard. Today, the Merced irrigates our arbors with mineral-rich water that bubbles up from the base of Half Dome in Yosemite Valley and flows 80 miles downstream to us. All that rich, flavorful character is squeezed from each grape at Cowell Ranch and other vineyards to create Redwood Creek Wines. So next time you’re hiking up in the Sierra and come across a creek or spring, wish that water well. It might just be heading off to do some pretty noble work.

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  • posted Nov 12, 2008 by TennesseeTrails image TennesseeTrails |  

    Wonderful place! I'm sure the mineral rich water greatly improves the taste of the wine from this vineyard.

  • posted Nov 12, 2008 by ShirleyFmCalif image ShirleyFmCalif |  

    Will have to check out the ranch on my next trip to visit my home state. The logistics of tracking down each adventure is a bit of a challenge to me, but very intrigueing. Especially the Pacific Ocean photo on one of the webpages. I'll let you know what I manage to uncover ...

  • posted Nov 12, 2008 by melinda image melinda |  

    I take this as an invite to visit! How many vineyards does Redwood Creek use?

  • posted Nov 12, 2008 by ngorman image ngorman |  

    I would absolutely love to visit someday.

  • posted Nov 12, 2008 by shorty1154 image shorty1154 |  

    california is just a beautiful state and with the great weather they have out there and the land that is there i would say the vineyards have to be great and someday i would love to visit one.Cool

  • posted Nov 12, 2008 by Gailbaby image Gailbaby |  

    Absolutly Beautiful place !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • posted Nov 14, 2008 by lynnempow image lynnempow |  

    I've been to Yosemite, but don't know (except now by the co-ordinates), where Snelling is.

  • posted Nov 16, 2008 by forrisday image forrisday |  

    The next glass of Redwood Creek wine I drink, I'll think fondly of the picture (posted above) of where the grapes came from. Of course, by the third glass I probably won't remember anymore but hey, it's the initial thought that counts! 

  • posted Nov 17, 2008 by jeffrey image jeffrey |  

    beautiful!!!

  • posted Nov 17, 2008 by ccandpat image ccandpat |  

    hope to visit soon... maybe 2010

  • posted Nov 28, 2008 by Jessiebell image Jessiebell |  

    Looks beautiful - however, being a flatlander originally from Minnesota (now North Idaho) I must say those almost look like really tall,  anorexic dandelions – I know they’re not but what are they? Didn’t realize you were so close to Yosemite! What a wonderful place to be able to drive to for the day!

  • posted Dec 5, 2008 by scorder43 image scorder43 |  

    No rattlesnakes, dry caleche roads, or dusty sombreros here. We Texans envy our California winemaking brothers for their great weather and succulent fruit.  We're still learning how to manage the horned lizzards and hairy armadillos that chase bugs in our vineyards. Maybe one day we'll get there.

  • posted Dec 6, 2008 by mckenzierivergal image mckenzierivergal |  

    The surroundings are beautiful puts some of the vineyards here in Oregon to shame all we know is up and down and up and down not much  flat land around here.  We do grow the best blueberry's around.  Can't beat that California sunshine!

  • posted Dec 6, 2008 by powerteams image powerteams |  

    Thanks for all the awesome posters and I'm not even a wine drinker or consumer of any alcohol beverages. Excellent marketing.

  • posted Dec 6, 2008 by Melina image Melina |  

    I can't figure out if I enjoy the wine or the website and posters more, but they sure go together well! What a fine blending of earth, taste and technology.

  • posted Dec 7, 2008 by Susan147 image Susan147 |  

    I would love to visit someday. So beautiful........Smile

  • posted Dec 7, 2008 by donnas45 image donnas45 |  

    I have been to California a few times but never been to Snelling. Would like to see it, it looks beautiful!!!!!!

  • posted Dec 7, 2008 by williambell image williambell |  

    I believe this is the land of the free and the home of the best wine ever .With out the help of nature and the hand of God this would not be possible.Hope to visit sometime in the future. Any one have any paper info on it? would love to read more about it and the land.Heaven on earth is all i can say..

  • posted Dec 7, 2008 by Fizy image Fizy |  

    I live here in Oregon and you would have to be blind to not see the beauty in this place.  I think this is one of the most beautiful places on earth!

  • posted Dec 8, 2008 by lynoak image lynoak |  

    Gives credence to the grass is always greener. . .  

  • posted Dec 14, 2008 by Catherine12 image Catherine12 |  

    Very Beautiful ...hope to visit in the new year of 2009...
    Hope everyone has a Wonderful Christmas and New Year...

  • posted Dec 22, 2008 by Trailblazer_Dan image Trailblazer_Dan |  

    It is amazing to make the journey from Yosemite and follow the Merced River down to Cowell Ranch.  An incredible place for sure.

  • posted Dec 24, 2008 by CynthiaS image CynthiaS |  

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all...Love the posters and the education in fine wine and beauty of our fine Country..Cyn

  • posted Jan 1, 2009 by Rdonner image Rdonner |  

    Beautiful country. Happy New Year. Would love to visit some day.

  • posted Jan 2, 2009 by kitysid image kitysid |  

    Hey, Happy New year.  What a lovely place, take care

  • posted Jan 5, 2009 by iitytyom1 image iitytyom1 |  

    Happy New year to all!  Drink some wine because it's time!!

  • posted Jan 7, 2009 by Lacey image Lacey |  

    Have a great New Year!

  • posted Jan 9, 2009 by Tullyho image Tullyho |  

    Happy New Year! May the Merced River keep rolling so the wine will keep flowing.

  • posted Jan 19, 2009 by mra image mra |  

    don't drink wine myself ,but friends do,and save the corks for my other half. i play the game ,and she makes wreaths. have a great day.

  • posted Jan 24, 2009 by lindsaymaine image lindsaymaine |  

    Thinking about moving here!  :-) Beautiful.

  • posted Jan 24, 2009 by Melody image Melody |  

    I used to live in California. I really miss visiting all the beautiful vineyards.  My parents would tour every year, and I would go with them. My parents are gone and I am really glad to find this sight. Brings back wonderful memories for me.

  • posted Jan 28, 2009 by judywood image judywood |  

    Looks like some of the vineyards in the Finger Lakes Region near my home in New York! Its really something on a nice summer drive through!

  • posted Jan 31, 2009 by irishgilly image irishgilly |  

    Wow! Wish I called this place home! I miss California! I will be returning in the Spring to visit grandchildren, I may request a hike and show up for a tour then! Your home and vinyard are lovely!Cool

  • posted Feb 1, 2009 by lynlyn image lynlyn |  

    Happy New Year! Heavenly!

  • posted Feb 5, 2009 by tna4eva image tna4eva |  

    California is the only place to be! Laughing for anything!!!

  • posted Feb 18, 2009 by KatherineMaxam image KatherineMaxam |  

    We visited this area for the first time June 2008 so the town and river names are familiar to me.  Wish we had known about this wine label then.

  • posted Apr 3, 2009 by ngorman image ngorman |  

    what a great looking place.  Hope that someday I can visit.

  • posted Apr 5, 2009 by sonyapup image sonyapup |  

    i have never been to california but would love to visit...it is georgious...vineyard is beautifullllllll.

  • posted Apr 10, 2009 by LiLMissy image LiLMissy |  

    The next time I visit Cally, I will definitely go to the vineyard...Kiss

  • posted Apr 10, 2009 by BunnyStrzelczyk image BunnyStrzelczyk |  

    I have never been to this winery but its looks beautiful. We have been to Cal for winery tours. Next time we will be there

  • posted Apr 13, 2009 by Cheri2057 image Cheri2057 |  

    CoolI agree

  • posted Apr 19, 2009 by phat_bak image phat_bak |  

    I live in Cleveland, GA, and am a newbie here. There are 5 vineyards/wineries within 20 miles of me, but none are as good as Redwood Creek, IMHO.

  • posted Apr 23, 2009 by aczer image aczer |  

    Not that far away, looks to be worth a visit this year.

  • posted Apr 25, 2009 by marcia-mcduffie image marcia-mcduffie |  

    Beautiful winery...your wines sound so good.  I haven't had the pleasure of tasting one yet, but I will make a note to remember to do so!

  • posted Apr 29, 2009 by shellzbear image shellzbear |  

    Never been to California but it looks beautiful.Would love to see the vineyard.

  • posted May 2, 2009 by embrysmom image embrysmom |  

    Looks very inviting and peaceful.Vineyard are so very beautiful and a lot of hard work to keep them that way. So wine is an added bonus!

  • posted May 3, 2009 by VitaVerde image VitaVerde |  

    KissVery interesting and appealing !  Never visited any area located in the Sierra Nevada. Would love to visit the Cowell Ranch on a visit to California. Hope I can in the very near future.

  • posted May 4, 2009 by rheannon78 image rheannon78 |  

    Kind of reminds me of the tranquility of the Ozarks

  • posted May 5, 2009 by cd_keer image cd_keer |  

    Looks amazing! I hope that I can visit on my next trip to California.

  • posted May 19, 2009 by Simone image Simone |  

    I so want to be in your area of California right now!  I can't wait to go back - this time for at least 2 weeks - maybe in the fall!

  • posted May 20, 2009 by TeriRock image TeriRock |  

    Never been to California.  Would love to see the winery.

  • posted May 23, 2009 by rogarn7 image rogarn7 |  

    I love the road that you travel buy the vinards on your way to your destenition its clean and welcomeing

  • posted May 27, 2009 by gletts image gletts |  

    God's CountrySmile in California

  • posted Jun 2, 2009 by mattnyd image mattnyd |  

    Oh this is so lovely.  Please, Lottery Gods, let me win a trip to California!

  • posted Jun 4, 2009 by sjpurple image sjpurple |  

    What a beautiful vineyard!

  • posted Jun 6, 2009 by wildrose image wildrose |  

    Beautiful!   I love vineyards...

  • posted Jun 6, 2009 by cmattingly image cmattingly |  

    How beautiful, I love the barn!  Hope I get to Cali to see it.

  • posted Jun 8, 2009 by janster image janster |  

    looks so warm

  • posted Jun 15, 2009 by Semitegal image Semitegal |  

    looking forward to a visit soon

  • posted Jun 22, 2009 by kelbrit image kelbrit |  

     have never been to California, but I sure would like to go someday

  • posted Jun 24, 2009 by phishcamp image phishcamp |  

    I do have several vineyards to choose from in Northwestern PA (where I live) but I'm sure they have nothing to compare with this one in California!

  • posted Jun 25, 2009 by Baby_Shrew image Baby_Shrew |  

    I've not been to California as an adult, but I sure would like to go someday!!  What a beautiful vineyard!!  Cool

  • posted Jun 27, 2009 by william huff image william huff |  

    Looks very beautiful. I've drove through the Siera nevadas several times and next time i'm gonna make a point to visit  the ranch. Donners Pass here I come!

  • posted Jul 30, 2009 by Slainte image Slainte |  

    My pups and I have driven to NV from MA several times. I think I will stop by to see this beautiful vineyard on my next drive west. I better buy more film  :- )

  • posted Jul 31, 2009 by Beets811 image Beets811 |  

    I would love to see it, better yet, I would love to live
    there!!!

  • posted Jul 31, 2009 by lynnempow image lynnempow |  

    Beautiful!

  • posted Aug 5, 2009 by clipper1232 image clipper1232 |  

    Gorgeous!  I have always wanted to visit California - when I do your vineyard will certainly be on my list to visit! Cool

  • posted Aug 5, 2009 by Pmax image Pmax |  

    Such a beautiful vineyard!

  • posted Aug 5, 2009 by Countrybelle image Countrybelle |  

    Hope to be in California next summer for a family reunion. Hopefully a visit to your beautiful vineyard can be on the agenda!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • posted Aug 6, 2009 by vickyl image vickyl |  

    I've never been to California, but looking forward to going in the near future

  • posted Aug 6, 2009 by ducebb image ducebb |  

    What a beautiful place.

  • posted Aug 7, 2009 by fullmed11 image fullmed11 |  

    Ahh, I can just feel the serenity wash over me, as I lean against the fence and enjoy the sunset. The chilled glass of my favorite Redwood Creek Merlot slowly washes away the tensions of the day, and I realize that, Yes, this is what it's all about.
    Donna

  • posted Aug 7, 2009 by maryp image maryp |  

    Ahhhh, to be a grape!

  • posted Aug 11, 2009 by diamonds image diamonds |  

    absolutely beautiful!

  • posted Aug 12, 2009 by sunridezephyr image sunridezephyr |  

    Oh! To be a grape on the Cowell Ranch!.Now THAT would be an adventure! Cool 

  • posted Aug 13, 2009 by Maryjane image Maryjane |  

    mmmmmmmmmm oh to be there with all of the beautiful vineyards and the wonderful weather!

  • posted Aug 14, 2009 by bobbydee1960 image bobbydee1960 |  

    now this is a bailout anyone would loveCool

  • posted Aug 17, 2009 by grooveforawhile image grooveforawhile |  

    At the ocean, Juan the Cabana boy keeps my frozen Margaritas frozen.  I'm wondering... As the fragrant breeze from the vineyard gently sways my hammock... Who will keep my glass of Redwood Creek Wine chilled and filled??? 

  • posted Sep 6, 2009 by UnionWino image UnionWino |  

    What a nice place to work and live!

  • posted Sep 9, 2009 by sweetlamb image sweetlamb |  

    ok when i go to Ca I am definitely visiting this place

  • posted Sep 9, 2009 by elsiebob image elsiebob |  

    I wish.........

  • posted Sep 11, 2009 by krisjay image krisjay |  

    If I am in this area I'll have to visit!!!

  • posted Sep 14, 2009 by mani1840 image mani1840 |  

    nice one

  • posted Sep 15, 2009 by TCP image TCP |  

    Gorgeous country, great weather, wonderful food, & terrific wine.

    This has to be one of the places on my 'Have to visit' list

  • posted Sep 21, 2009 by lyndon image lyndon |  

    To drink a glass of red creek in those vineyards would be a dream come trueCool  peace

  • posted Oct 8, 2009 by riceburns image riceburns |  

    All those little baby vines are hiding such wonderful tastes for the future. Yum!

  • posted Oct 8, 2009 by Fourthfallen image Fourthfallen |  

    Look at all that beautiful land!

  • posted Oct 16, 2009 by marianct image marianct |  

    Ah to live near there..what a wonderful dream

  • posted Oct 21, 2009 by violet1of7 image violet1of7 |  

    what a beautiful countryLaughing

  • posted Oct 26, 2009 by rivergirl09 image rivergirl09 |  

    Looks like heaven to me...

  • posted Oct 31, 2009 by Mayoscupcake image Mayoscupcake |  

    So pretty makes me miss California =)

  • posted Nov 13, 2009 by LadyHawk image LadyHawk |  

    What a great place to visit.  I am so far away.  Cool

  • posted Nov 13, 2009 by mazziemae image mazziemae |  

    I would love to visit

  • posted Nov 13, 2009 by elsiebob image elsiebob |  

    Lucky people get to come here.......

  • posted Nov 13, 2009 by shorty1154 image shorty1154 |  

    Cool beautiful country  WOW!!!!

  • posted Nov 16, 2009 by friedai image friedai |  

    I Agree! We'll get back there someday!

  • posted Nov 20, 2009 by dainty1 image dainty1 |  

    Yummy!

  • posted Nov 25, 2009 by pgm2000 image pgm2000 |  

    great

  • posted Nov 25, 2009 by tdaj image tdaj |  

    I'll get there someday

  • posted Dec 3, 2009 by rgschini image rgschini |  

    Looks like a great place to visit next time I'm in the area.

  • posted Dec 3, 2009 by Bethy1146 image Bethy1146 |  

    I never been west of Dallas, TX.  But i love my Pinot Noir Redwood Wine

  • posted Dec 6, 2009 by JStoney image JStoney |  

    I'm there in my mind!

  • posted Dec 6, 2009 by nurseyjeanmom image nurseyjeanmom |  

    It looks perfectly tranquil!

  • posted Dec 17, 2009 by DAWNPEPER image DAWNPEPER |  

    WISH I LIVED OUT THERE

  • posted Dec 26, 2009 by js2cute image js2cute |  

    absolutley gorgeous land!

  • posted Dec 30, 2009 by JO5911 image JO5911 |  

    I'll have to visit on my next trip out there!!

  • posted Jan 10, 2010 by eaheinrichs image eaheinrichs |  

    sounds lovely!

  • posted Jan 11, 2010 by sue4 image sue4 |  

    I love your vineyard and will visit when I'm in the area

  • posted Jan 26, 2010 by JennyRed image JennyRed |  

    Since I'm nowhere near California, I guess I'll just have to enjoy it vicariously, while I sip a cool Redwood Creek wine.

  • posted Jan 29, 2010 by pickie98 image pickie98 |  

    You have the perfect job!! Glad you have it!! Love that Redwood Creek!

  • posted Jan 31, 2010 by dianna image dianna |  

    Why aren't you here in Idaho

  • posted Feb 6, 2010 by nsbred image nsbred |  

    Redwood Creek reminds me of lush green landscapes, brilliant bright sunrises and long quiet lingering red sunsets. I've always considered Florida God's country, but Redwood Creek country is running a good second.nsbred

  • posted Feb 14, 2010 by johnsfor image johnsfor |  

    I think my last foster home was somewhere in the area I lived 15 miles east of Oakdale Ca. on a dairy farm not far from a Hersy plant.

  • posted May 25, 2010 by LoneWolf image LoneWolf |  

    A truly magical place...I cherish the memories to this day.

  • posted May 27, 2010 by CARRIEROMAN image CARRIEROMAN |  

    What a beautiful place to work, live, and enjoy your blessings!  You are truley blessed there......love to visit sometime.Cool

  • posted Jun 17, 2010 by SUGrogers image SUGrogers |  

    Not only does this wine taste full of wonderful, beautiful, sweet light flavors, but the water that seeps into it's roots comes from one of the most beautiful places on this earth.  No wonder I feel in love with this vintage... it has all the character of being a true GIFT FROM THE GODS!!  Wink

    Sugrogers13@yahoo.com

  • posted Aug 2, 2010 by rjrdot1 image rjrdot1 |  

    can't wait to go there

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