 Bay fog and morning shadows from nearby Mt. Geroge create cooler growing
conditions, allowing longer hang time which promote a more floral aromatic much
sought-after by artisan winemakers. The vineyards are an island oasis surrounded by
country estates in Napa Valley’s Coombsville region.
Site Characteristics:
- Nearby mountains and the Alta Heights hills
create a unique climate with cooler nights
- Soils are Coombs gravelly loams
- A well provides abundant, high quality irrigation
water
- Vineyards slope gently to the south
- Picturesque Sarco Creek meanders past the
vineyard
Sustainability:
- Streambank erosion site restored with natural
structures: willow revetments and toe rock
- Varieties selected for Pierce’s Disease resistance
- Compost is applied to add organic matter and
slowly released nutrients
- Frost protection sprinkler heads use low-flow
nozzles for water conservation
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