Cabernet &
Bordeaux varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grow at Tin Cross, bringing different strengths to our reds and blends.
Tin Cross estate
Pine Mountain · Cloverdale Peak
Mountain-grown wines with a sense of place and an uncompromising standard of care.
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01 / The place
A mountain
worth listening to.
Above Alexander Valley, Tin Cross is rooted in the Pine Mountain–Cloverdale Peak appellation. Elevation, exposure, and a long growing season give us the raw material. Careful decisions in the vineyard and cellar let the site speak.
Our history reaches back to the vineyard’s first planting in 1855. Tin Cross grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay. At Byington in the Santa Cruz Mountains, estate Pinot Noir completes our six varieties across two mountain vineyards.
1855First planting
6Estate varieties
2Mountain vineyards
02 / The wines
A wider palette.
One standard.
Six estate-grown varieties across two mountain vineyards give us a broad range of possibilities. We make our selections by vineyard and vintage, rather than a fixed list of bottlings.
Cabernet &
Pinot Noir
Byington’s cool mountain estate is home to our Pinot Noir, with its own character and the same high standards of selection.
Byington estate
Chardonnay
Our mountain-grown Chardonnay offers another expression of the Tin Cross vineyard, shaped by the vintage and our choices in the cellar.
Tin Cross estate
Beyond the estate varieties
We also make wines from other varieties, including Sauvignon Blanc. The current release changes with each vintage and the fruit we select.
03 / Our approach
The 100-point
mindset.
A standard we work toward, one decision at a time.
We begin in the vineyard: farming for balance, harvesting for character, and making exacting selections when the fruit arrives at the winery.
In the cellar, gentle handling, thoughtful oak, patient élevage, and repeated tasting guide every choice. We are willing to leave a lot out of a bottling when it does not serve the wine.
Our goal is clarity, energy, refined texture, and a finish that stays with you.
The winemaking team
People behind
the decisions.
Theresa and Jason work with fruit from Tin Cross on Pine Mountain–Cloverdale Peak and Byington in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Most of our winemaking takes place at the Santa Cruz Mountains winery, where each vineyard's character guides the choices in the cellar.
Winemaker
Theresa Heredia
Theresa brings more than two decades of winemaking experience, including work at Freestone and Gary Farrell. Her site-focused approach emphasizes freshness, balance, and a clear expression of place.
Assistant Winemaker
Jason Rothenberger
Jason has worked in our cellar since 2022 and was promoted to Assistant Winemaker in 2026. His practical knowledge of the wines and close attention to each lot bring continuity from harvest through bottling.
Closer to the vineyard
The best stories are
shared at the table.
Join our wine community for access to estate releases and a closer connection to the vineyards. Explore our current club memberships. Your membership is managed through our shared Commerce7 account with Byington.
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Our shared home
in the mountains.
Above Los Gatos, the Byington estate sits among redwoods with views toward Monterey Bay. Its cool mountain vineyard gives our Pinot Noir a distinct home alongside the Cabernet and Chardonnay grown at Tin Cross in Alexander Valley.
This Santa Cruz Mountains winery is where Tin Cross Vineyards and Byington Vineyard & Winery welcome guests for tastings and events, and where most of our wines are made. Two vineyard places, one shared destination for experiencing the wines.
Explore Byington ↗Tin Cross & Byington · Santa Cruz Mountains
An occasion
worth every detail.
Our 100-point mindset extends to the experiences we host for both Tin Cross and Byington. We bring the same care to the wine, the setting, and every detail of a gathering at our Santa Cruz Mountains location.
Celebrations &
weddings
Mark a milestone among the vineyards, redwoods, and views toward Monterey Bay. Tell us what you imagine, and we will explore the right setting together.
Business meetings
& retreats
Bring colleagues and clients together for a focused meeting, a shared meal, or an experience that takes the conversation beyond the boardroom.
Private wine
experiences
Plan a larger group tasting, winery tour, dinner, or wine-centered gathering tailored to your guests and the occasion.
Share your occasion, preferred date, and estimated group size. Our events team will help shape the possibilities at the Santa Cruz Mountains winery. You can also call (408) 354-1111, ext. 4.
05 / Come see us
Meet us in the
mountains.
Visit Tin Cross and Byington at our shared Santa Cruz Mountains tasting and events location. Explore the wines, meet the place where most of them are made, and choose an available tasting experience.
21850 Bear Creek RoadLos Gatos, California 95033Book a tasting