Our vines are grown on ten acres of sunwashed, rolling hills on our ranch in the Dry Creek Valley. Six acres of Cabernet vines are divided into three main blocks bearing the names of our three children--Rebecca, Joshua and Benjamin.

Rebecca’s Vineyard consists of rough, rocky, sun-washed terraces which, in spite of the struggle they face, produce exquisite, complex fruit. Low yields and small berries assure deep color and exotic, intense flavors.

Joshua’s Vineyard is situated in the center of the Cabernet blocks, most fitting for the middle child. And like a middle child, it is a sweet and easy rolling piece of land, with well-behaved vines that consistently produce luscious, evenly ripened clusters that bring depth and character to the blend.

Benjamin’s Vineyard is located on an opposite hillside with a combination of hot, dry spaces where the vines must fight for what they need, and deeply rooted, well-watered vines that march to the beat of their own drum when it comes to ripening. In the drier areas, the fruit offers a bright, sweet timbre, while the more verdant vines produce a range of deep, mysterious flavors.

Like our children, each block of Cabernet is unique unto itself. The fruit from each vineyard is harvested and often fermented and barreled separately, providing us with extraordinary components for creating the final blend.

La Rousse Vineyard (“the redhead” aka Jann) is the name of our Syrah vineyard. Our Syrah vines, unlike the meticulous Cabernet, have a tendency to grow in a rather wild and exuberant manner, hence, Gerry’s choice of a name for this vineyard. In Jann’s defense, however, it should be noted that the Syrah it produces is deep and dark, rich and spicy and all-around dynamite! So what if these vines have a mind of their own! It’s the delectable outcome in the bottle that counts!