Founder and winemaker Scott Lindstrom-Dake honors each grower by crafting single vineyard, single varietal expressions of each individual vineyard the grapes come from.
Think of each varietal as a ‘snapshot’ from each vineyard and vintage, telling a story about that special place and time.
Growers: Dr. Andy & Julie Andolsen Location: W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA Year Planted: 1997 Total Acres: 14; Top Block, 2.1 acres Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon Clone: 6 Elevation: 600ft. Above sea level Soil Type: Alluvial Loam. Ancient sea floor soil that has been tilted sideways by tectonic movement, meaning multiple layers of soil influence the vines. Average Temperature: 83-48 degrees
Growers: Jeff Angeli Location: River Road, Cloverdale, CA Year Planted: 1908 Total Acres: 30 Varietals: Carignane Elevation: 308ft. Above sea level Soil Type: Cortina/Yolo Average Temperature: 83-49 degrees
Growers: Betsy and David Lawer Location: Franz Valley School Rd, Healdsburg, CA Year Planted: 2003 Total Acres: 109, 20 planted Varietals: syrah, viognier Clone: syrah; shiraz. viognier; 4 Elevation: 600ft. Above sea level Soil Type: Red Clay Loam: well draining volcanic soil consisting of limestone, sandstone Average Temperature: 81-44 degrees
Growers: John Frei Location: Hwy 128, Geyserville (one block east of downtown Geyserville on the corner of Remmell Rd and Hwy 128) Year Planted: 1990 Total Acres: 11 Varietals: Merlot Clone: 3 Elevation: 210ft. Above sea level Soil Type: Cortina/Yolo. Very gravely sandy loam Average Temperature: 81-48 degrees Certifications: Sustainability in Practice
Growers: Janice & Brian Schmidt Location: “Right in the middle of Dry Creek Valley.” Valley floor. The vineyard extends from Dry Creek Rd all the way to the actual Dry Creek. Year Planted: 2006 Total Acres: 69 Varietals: Viognier, Malbec & Petit Verdot Elevation: 180ft. Above sea level Soil Type: Arbuckle/Yolo. Loamy that is well-draining with a mix of sand, silt and some clay
Planting: 9ft. Vines by 6ft. Average Temperature: 82-48 degrees Certifications: Sustainability in Practice
Growers: Harvey & Lisa Carr Location: Foss Hill Rd. Less than a half mile from the Napa/Sonoma county line on Hwy 128. At the southern base of Mt. St. Helena. Total Acres: 8.7 total (We source from the “Top Block” of 1.95 acres) Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon Clone: 7 Elevation: 620ft. Above sea level
Planting: Southwestern facing on 5 degree slope Soil Type: Red Hill/Series; Red Hill Clay Loam: well draining volcanic soil consisting of limestone, sandstone & shale. Typically found on steep hillside slopes Average Temperature: 82-49 degrees Certifications: Biodynamic & Fish Friendly Farming
Growers: Joe Ramazzotti Location: North of the town of Geyserville. Year Planted: 1972 Total Acres: 18 Varietals: Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, syrah
Growers: Joe Ramazzotti Location: Northeastern Dry Creek Valley’s West facing hillsides off of Canyon Road. Year Planted: 1997, 1969, 1942, 1908 Total Acres: 46; 22 planted Varietals: Zinfandel
Clones: Old clones, unknown Elevation: 480 ft above sea level Soil Type: The soil on the surrounding benches and hills is composed of gravelly clay loam, often strikingly red in color. This very rocky soil drains exceptionally well, helping to stress the vines late in the growing season, concentrating varietal character.
Average Temperature: Dry Creek Valley experiences both coastal and inland influences, with the nearby coastal mountain range keeping cool marine temperatures at bay, allowing for daily temperatures in the mid-80’s, July-Sept.
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