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Red Mountain AVA

Blocks 5-8

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Variety Characteristics 

Year Planted: 2015 

Acres: 81 

Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 

 

Cabernet Sauvignon – Clones: 2,4,6,8,21,33,47,412 

Merlot – Clones: 181 

 

Soil: Well-draining sandy loam supported by structured clay soils 

Elevation: 680 ft - 694 ft 

Tier Characteristics

Blocks 5 and 6 are dedicated to our Tier 5 Cabernet Sauvignon, which produce excellent fruit.  

  

Further along, Block 7 is home to our Tier 3 Cabernet Sauvignon, flourishing in well-drained soils. 

  

At the edge of the section, Block 8 is planted with Tier 2 Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, where its location nurtures consistently outstanding fruit. 

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