Growing Conditions

Of the estate’s 550 acres planted to vineyard, 60% is Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in 32 blocks. Cabernet Franc is planted in two vineyards. Each block is planted to take advantage of the volcanic soil, high elevation, abundant California sunshine and long growing season. As harvest nears each vintage, the individual blocks, or rows within blocks, that best highlight the characteristics we seek for our Mountain Select Cabernet Sauvignon are selected. In 2018, approximately 12% of the estate’s 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc harvest was selected for the final blend of the Mountain Select Cabernet Sauvignon, which included eight clones from 16 vineyard blocks.