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ESTATE VINEYARD

Very steep slopes characterize the 30 acres of vineyards surrounding the winery, which were planted by Greg Boeger from 1973 to the present. The soil is shallow, composed of sedimentary shale, and the slope's exposures face all compass points. The elevation ranges from 2,100 to 2,300 ft. This is on a 70 acre parcel that was the site of the original 1870's vineyard of Giovanni Lombardo.

FOSSATI VINEYARD

Contiguous to the Estate Vineyard, this land was once part of the original ranch homesteaded in the 1850's. Justin Boeger spearheaded the conversion of 10 acres of the old orchard to vineyards in 1998, planting Old Clone Zinfandel, Primitivo, Tempranillo, Graciano, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Malbec.

PEEK VINEYARD

This 20 acre leased vineyard, planted by Greg Boeger in 1982, is situated in the Camino-Fruitridge area at the 3000' elevation (this agricultural region is also known as Apple Hill). The red, deep, fertile soil is of volcanic origin with gentle slopes and views of the snow capped Sierra Nevada Mountains. The white varietals are planted on the cool East slopes and reds on the warmer West slope. The higher elevation makes for crisp acidity and intense fruit character in the grapes. The Peek Vineyard is planted with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and White Riesling, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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