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The southern-most Napa Valley vineyard has numerous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
clones promoting ample opportunity for winemakers to develop maximum-flavored
wines. A member of the first class of “Green Certified” Napa Valley vineyards, Green
Islands’ proximity to the Napa-Sonoma Marsh makes it a major flyway for more than
200 species of birds.
Site Characteristics:
Located south-east of Carneros, the region is known for cool, foggy mornings
Soils are Haire loams with sand and gravel below 3 feet
At this proximity to the bay, cold air is moderated, precluding the need for frost protection
Slopes are gentle: 2-5%
Sustainability:
Barn owl boxes are heavily used, helping to control
rodent pests
“Green Certified” for environmentally beneficial
practices and habitat restoration
Compost is applied to add organic matter and
slowly released nutrients
The southern-most Napa Valley vineyard has numerous Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
clones promoting ample opportunity for winemakers to develop maximum-flavored
wines. A member of the first class of “Green Certified” Napa Valley vineyards, Green
Islands’ proximity to the Napa-Sonoma Marsh makes it a major flyway for more than
200 species of birds.