Blue Grand Canyon

Situated less than 100 yards off Moss Landing, the Blue Grand Canyon™ provides a climatic pathway that connects the deep sea to the wine growing regions of Monterey. At an estimated volume of 300 cubic miles of deep, cold water, the BGC’s vast weather effect on the viticultural districts of Monterey is manifested through fog, wind, lack of rain through the growing season, and moderate temperatures.

The wines of the Blue Grand Canyon™ deliciously express their birthplace – their style and structure are a reflection of their vineyards’ “sense of place” in relation to this unique meeting of land and sea.

This swath of ocean is an incredibly special place, and is protected as the nation’s largest National Marine Sanctuary. From rugged rocky shores and lush kelp forests to one of the largest underwater canyons and the only protected seamount in North America, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is one of the most diverse and dynamic marine ecosystems in the world – – and its right here in our backyard!

Looking for more information? Further details on the Monterey Bay’s National Marine Sanctuary can also be found at: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary