Vineyard Plans

Hillside Vineyard is being planted here

Figure 1 - Vineyard Layout

 

 

Figure 1 - Variety Map

Olive Tree Legend: A=arbequina, P=pendolino, C=coratina, L=leccino, F=frantoio

 

 
Fantastic 5-acre hillside vineyard site is prepped and ready

 

Grape Vine varietals and clones:

  • variety g/d origin FPMS original selection rootstock q/120 quantity ratio
    cabernet sauvignon g bordeaux   CTPS 337 110r 4.2 500 11%
    cabernet sauvignon d bordeaux   CTPS 337 110r 8.3 1000 23%
    cabernet sauvignon d bordeaux   CTPS 191 110r 12.5 1500 34%
    cabernet franc d bordeaux   CTPS 214 110r 5 600 14%
    merlot d gironde 15R CTPS 181 110r 3.5 420 9%
    malbec d france 09R COT 180 110r 2.5 300 7%
    petite verdot d bordeaux 02R   1103p 1 120 3%
                   
    total             4440 100%

     

  • south-west facing site at 1100ft, all-day sunshine and excellent ventilation

  • located in desirable Knights Valley appellation, and next door to Diamond Mtn.

  • level-1 vineyard permit granted by Sonoma County Ag Commissioner

  • soil tested, rested, cross-ripped, ready for grape vines and olive groves

  • materials on-site include all fencing, trellis T-posts, wire, etc.

  • several springs and a pond provide plenty of water, 2500gal tank at hilltop

  • balanced ecosystem includes raptors, bluebirds, swallows, hedgerows

  • another 15+ acres for expansion, composting, other farming activities

  • great winery and tasting room sites, including original home site of 1900

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