Terroir Home / Terroir Terroir Sun South facing slopes1050 to 1300 ft elevation Air Strong marine influence from transverse mountain range and Catalina eddy tempers extreme weather12.5 miles from the oceanCool evening fog that stems summertime temperatures and elongates the harvest period Earth Steep hillside with excellent drainage, producing robust mountain fruit with concentrated intensity The challenging topography lends itself to wine of poise and graceShallow, lean, rocky soilsWeathered uplifted ancient seabed offer unparalleled nutrients, as exhibited by the well-balanced nature of our wines Water Semi-arid regionNo significant rain during growing season Man Site selection Clonal and rootstock selectionRow orientation Canopy managementPruning for radical low yieldsIndividual berry selectionSustainable farming Deficit irrigation and water conservationHarvest timingHand sorting grapes
