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Russian River ValleyDutton-Upp Road Vineyard

We planted this vineyard in 2010 with pedigree clones. The very steep northeast-facing hillside has shallow soils that force the vines to dig deep, limiting vigor and encouraging fruit complexity.

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Wester Reach Pinot Noir

Characteristics

SOIL: Goldridge Fine Sandy Loam
ELEVATION: 225’
SLOPE: Steep Hillside
CLONE: Swan, Calera, and 943
DENSITY: 1,555 vines/acre
YEAR PLANTED: 2010
ORIENTATION: N x S
ASPECT: Northeastern