VINEYARD
Twenty-one acres devoted
entirely to Cabernet
“You truly are
blessed with some
of the finest terroir
in the world.”
The vineyard unfolds across six distinct blocks, each devoted entirely to Cabernet Sauvignon, where 24,000 vines are rooted within 21 acres of sculpted terrain.
Shaped by the land’s natural contours and the rhythm of its planting history, each block possesses its own elegant identity. Trained along vertical shoot positioning (VSP) trellises, the vines have reached a state of full maturity and expressive vigor, yielding between 70 and 80 tons of fruit each year—an eloquent reflection of both site and stewardship.
As head winemaker Rob Davis reflects, “You truly are blessed with some of the finest terroir in the world.”
Perched at 1,000 feet overlooking the Alexander Valley floor and Russian River, the vineyard rests along a dramatic southwest-facing slope, its gradient ranging from 15 to 38 percent. From this elevated vantage, it captures the shifting light of the day while benefiting from pronounced diurnal temperature swings—often exceeding 30 degrees—bringing tension, structure, and vitality to the fruit. This privileged aspect invites an early bud break and, unfailingly, the earliest Cabernet Sauvignon harvest in both Alexander Valley and Sonoma County.
Here, sunlight lingers and ripening comes with quiet assurance. Each vintage achieves complete phenolic and tannin maturity, giving rise to wines of depth and resonance. Aromas of dark berries and spice unfold with clarity and intrigue, while finely woven tannins and vibrant acidity carry through to a long, graceful finish. Beneath the surface, Laughlin Loam soils provide exceptional drainage, imparting just enough vine stress to heighten concentration and refine both phenolic and flavonoid expression.
Viticulture is approached as both art and discipline. Precision farming guides every decision, from advanced irrigation strategies that shape fruit character to the careful calibration of vine balance, ensuring an ideal harmony between canopy and crop. Nutritional programs are tailored to support optimal ripening, while each vine is tended with meticulous care to achieve uniformity across every block. The trellis system itself is thoughtfully composed—protecting the fruit from excess while inviting the perfect measure of sunlight to illuminate the canopy.
The Grapes Are Better Up Here