“where the ancient art of winemaking meets a commitment to sustainability and purity. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, our vineyard is a testament to our passion for producing exceptional wines while nurturing the land that sustains us”
Estate Vineyard
PLACE OF PRODUCTION
100% estate grown in our Sanel Valley Vineyards, Hopland, the southernmost town in Mendocino County. Vineyard on western benchlands of a small coastal valley. This setting provides early morning sunlight. The mountain range provides partial shady and cool breezes during the afternoon sun and heat.
SOIL
Mostly gravely, benchland loamy soils.
MESOCLIMATE
Dry, warm summers with mild rainy winters Southern Mendocino enjoys a similar climate to nearby Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County.
ALTITUDE
500-600 feet above sea level.around our ponds and areas around.
ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICE
Our farming practices focus on:
Building a healthy soil rich in beneficial microorganisms and organic matter using composts and organic amendments and cover crops which is planted in between the vines.
Minimal intervention to control vine diseases through spraying Certified Organic products by CCOF.
Vineyard irrigation, by drip irrigation to carefully control our water usage since it’s a scarce resource and delivered to the vine the water needed.
Weed management through mechanical processes only next to the vine, mowing when is needed between the rows.
We encourage biodiversity by encouraging native flora and improving habitat along the edges of our vineyards, around our ponds and areas around.