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Red Mountain AVA

Blocks 1-4

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Variety Characteristics 

Year Planted: 2015 

Acres: 76 acres 

Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot 

 

Cabernet Franc – Clones: 1, 214 

Cabernet Sauvignon – Clones: 2,4,7,8,21,33,685 

Malbec – Clones: 4 

Merlot – Clones: 3,15 

 

Soil: Sandy loam, distinguished as the sandiest soil profile on the property 

Elevation: 634 ft - 680 ft 

Tier Characteristics

Block 1 is planted with our Tier 3 Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, vines that flourish in balanced soils and warm afternoon sun. 

  

Across Blocks 2 and 3, you’ll find our renowned Tier 1 Malbec, complemented by Tier 3 Merlot and Tier 6 Cabernet Sauvignon. 

 

At the far edge of the property, Block 4 is dedicated to our limited Tier 5 Cabernet Sauvignon, produced only in the most exceptional conditions. 

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