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We grow grapes for our own wine production as well as sell fruit to the highest quality producers of Pinot noir and Syrah in California.
In 1998, we planted the first 30 acres of our vineyard and, in 2001, expanded to eventually include an additional 18 acres. We have broken the vineyard into 14 distinct blocks based on variations in soil, temperature, aspect, and water needs.
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Pinot noir: We grow 33 acres of Pinot noir comprised of more than 9 selections of Dijon clones as well as heritage selections. These were extensively evaluated and selected to produce fruit with distinct varietal expressions. The variety of clones enables us to blend for enhanced complexity or to bottle separately to express a unique profile.
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Syrah: We grow 6 clones of Syrah across 8 acres on the top of the knoll. On the top of the knoll the Syrah soaks in sunlight and stares down the afternoon breezes that blow in every day like the afternoon mail.
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Chardonnay: The five clones of Chardonnay sit in a cool 5-acre lot in the lower southwest portion of the vineyard. The cool mornings and short afternoons account for the rich, mineral backbone and finesse of our Chardonnay.
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Viognier: We grow only one acre of Viognier next to the Syrah on the southeast facing portion of the knoll taking in the morning sun and ducking the afternoon wind.
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Roussanne/Marsanne: The 0.4 acres of Roussanne and 0.2 acres of Marsanne are tucked in between blocks of Viognier, Syrah and a little Calera clone Pinot noir. Roussanne is a very late ripening variety and has tight clusters that ensure every October and November we will pace the rows praying for browner seeds, looser pith and other signs of ripeness before the rains come.
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