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Climate(s) |
Warm |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
Slightly warmer, but still gets a bit of cooling from San Pablo Bay. Planted densely on the hillsides and valley floor.
Sanoma County GI notes: Cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
rown on the valley floor mostly
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
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Red |
Zinfandel / Primitivo Grape |
Old vines grown on the hillsides above the fog
Grape notes: Ripens unevenly; a given bunch will have over ripe grapes next to under ripe grapes. |
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White |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
Grown on the valley floor mostly
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |
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