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Dick Lumpkin - Owner of Cima Collina Winery

In the late 1990’s, with an interest in the local wine industry and passion for wine, Carmel Valley resident and entrepreneur Dick Lumpkin began envisioning grapevines on his historic Hilltop Ranch property in Carmel Valley. The climate that made it inviting historically for hosting overnight guests – “invigorating, free of fog, with cool nights” – also made it ideal for growing grapes.  In 2001, Dick planted the first vines at Hilltop Ranch, three acres of Pinot Noir and .5 acres of Pinot Gris. Shortly thereafter, he contacted Annette Hoff, known for her experience with Pinot Noir, to nurture the grapes and produce the first wines from Hilltop Ranch.

With a foresight into the quality of plantings as well as the potential in the local Monterey County region, the two embarked on a journey to produce “Cima Collina” wines. Cima Collina, roughly translated “hilltop,” released its first wine in 2004, with the first Cima Collina release from the proprietary Hilltop Vineyard following in 2005.

In addition to Hilltop Ranch, Annette wanted to produce wines from vineyards throughout Monterey County to show the diversity and quality the region has to offer. She embarked on establishing local grower partnerships throughout the Salinas and Carmel Valleys, with a focus on small vineyards and artisan winemaking. Today, Cima Collina works with six unique vineyard partners, producing over a dozen different varietals, in six of Monterey County’s eight American Viticultural Areas (AVA).

In 2012, Dick and Annette sought to establish a tasting experience that achieved the rich historical “sense of place” so prevalent in Annette’s winemaking philosophy and the original vineyard on Dick’s property. The Cima Collina tasting room, located in an old creamery constructed by one of the Valley’s early pioneers, opened later that year.

The Cima Collina Team
The barrel room at Cima Collina Winery
Dick Lumpkin & Annette Hoff walking in the Cima Collina vineyard.
Hilltop Ranch Vineyard
The Cima Collina Winery tasting room in Carmel Valley
Dick Lumpkin and Annette Hoff enjoying Cima Collina Wines
Hilltop Ranch Vineyard
The Cima Collina Winery Barn

Giving Back

Wines to Feel Good About

Being environmentally conscious has been a part of our business since its inception. From the planting of our sustainably farmed estate vineyard to the winery’s daily operations, making use of the latest techniques to eliminate waste and reduce water consumption. We utilize natural cooling of the cellar and recycle all of our glass, corks, and cardboard. We continually seek new ways to decrease our environmental impact.

We use natural, recyclable cork in our products.  Cork – although seen by some as old fashioned – is still a perfect closure for wine.  Cork also is one of Portugal’s primary economic sectors and supports a sustainable agrarian lifestyle and environmentally-friendly industry. We choose recyclable tin capsules over plastics or laminates, and we continually seek vineyard partners that grow sustainably and/or organically.

SPCA

Howling Good Red, A local wine for a local cause– so go ahead and Howl!
Cima Collina donates 25% of the profits from the sale of this wine to The SPCA of Monterey County (www.spcamc.org) for the wonderful work they do for our furry friends. Sadly, Sweetie (on the label) is no longer with us but her inspiration has help raise more than $20,000 for the SPCA through the sale of this wine since mid-2015.

LOCAL GIVING

Cima Collina also sponsors an active donation program and supports local charities with wine and service donations annually. 

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Tasting Locations

MARINA WINE ROOM
Cima Collina Winery Open Friday–Sunday & by appointment
3344 Paul Davis Dr, #8
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-7806
CARMEL VALLEY TASTING ROOM
Cima Collina Winery Open Thursday–Monday & by appointment
19-A East Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(831) 620-0645

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