Vineyard Facts

General
Number of acres 120
Elevation 1700 to 2300 feet
Soil Granitic, volcanic ocean-floor origin
Vine Age Planted 1975-1982
Rootstock None. Vines are planted on their own roots.
Average Yield 2 tons/acre
Pruning Method “Double Guyot” (2 canes, 12 buds each)
Treatments Elemental sulfur powder, exclusively. No insecticides used.
Harvest Method Manual. Skin/seed ripeness, taste, sugar, and acid levels determine harvesting time.
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon 30 acres
Sauvignon Blanc 5 acres
Merlot 5 acres
Riesling 3 acres
Chardonnay 3 acres
Pinot Noir 4 acres
Zinfandel 13 acres
Syrah 16 acres
Viognier 15 acres
Cabernet Franc 11 acres
Petit Verdot 1 acre
Grenache 4 acres
Mourvedre 2 acres
Roussane 3 acres
Location
Yuba County, California

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