Soil & Sun
The Vineyard Soil and Terroir
Uncover the unique geologic formations and historical benchland of Sonoma Valley.
Historic Site
Historic Benchland
Situated at the northwest corner of Carriger Road and Grove Street in Sonoma Valley, our land rests on the historic Nicholas Carriger Estate—home to the first American to grow wine-grapes in Sonoma Valley.
Geology & Trellising
Terroir & Management
A harmony of nature and precision engineering—crafted from the ground up.
Soil Profile
Rich alluvial fan containing native basalt cobbles washed down from Sonoma Mountain.
Geologic Complexity
Unique rocky composition yielding particularly fine-textured, structured wines.
Trellis Design
Vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system to maximize airflow and sun distribution.
Planting Layout
Engineered with 5-foot vine spacing across 6-foot rows.
Property Layout
Block Layout