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Vineyards
IDEOLOGY VINEYARD
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Lush, palate-coating Cabernet Sauvignon We credit the well-drained sandy and gravelly soils of our Estate vineyard, in partnership with the moderate temperatures here in Oak Knoll, the “sweet spot” of Napa Valley, for the great flavor intensity, yet supple mouthfeel of our Estate Cab.
Our 10-acre home ranch, situated between Napa and Yountville, has a distinguished track record. Originally planted by the Newlan Family, the Cabernet has been sold to Clos du Val, the historic Inglenook winery and was a key component in the Robert Mondavi Reserve Cab. Today, the tremendous depth and complexity of our Estate Cabernet is enhanced by the four carefully selected Cabernet clones, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot planted here.
Red Hen Vineyard
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Floral, full-bodied Chardonnay Our Chardonnay comes off of the vineyard just south of our Estate vineyard here in Oak Knoll. The See’s clone, used exclusively here, is a perfect match for the alluvial soil and cool conditions, yielding rich, honeyed, tropical character
Boriolo Vineyard
Russian River Valley
Crisp, cool-climate Chardonnay This vineyard is a special one to all of us because it’s owned and managed by our longtime friends, Jack and Anne Boriolo, and we’re the first to bottle their Chardonnay as a single-vineyard wine. They were ahead of their time when they converted this 25-acre quarter-horse ranch into a vineyard planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in 1972. Since then, the Russian River AVA has gained global recognition as a benchmark source of elegant, beautifully balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The persistent fog from the Pacific allows for slow, even ripening and retains the lively acidity. The knoll-top exposure assures full maturity and protects the vines from spring frost.