Sol De Luz Vineyards

hailing from deeply agricultural backgrounds in the midwest, recently married couple heather and jason altepeter, have planted their roots in de luz, california — home to tranquil, rolling hills of fresh citrus. drawn to the alluring beauty of temecula’s endless stretches of lush properties, the altepeters decided on de luz to cultivate meaningful work rooted in an intricate, intimate connection to the land. sol de luz, which translates to “sunshine” in spanish, is an affectionate nod to heather’s childhood nickname from her grandfather. the vineyards, located throughout the heart of de luz, boast a remarkable growing climate and rich soil — characteristics wine growers recognize as essential for yielding viable vines. these vines — in turn— produce grapes that, in the right winemaker’s hands, become exquisite wines found only in one place — de luz. the rarity of de luz’s grapes, coupled with the altepeters' passion for the community in which they work, inspired the vineyard owners