Vineyard Tech Sheet
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F O L D E D H I L L S V I N E Y A R D S Tucked inside the coastal mountains of Santa Barbara Because of this unique soil, the site retains just enough County, lies the bucolic Folded Hills. Less wind-exposed water and mineral complexity for the health of the vines, than Sta. Rita Hills and not as warm as Ballard Canyon, while making sure their roots don’t stay wet. our site grows in its own unique microclimate. Together with local viticultural legend, Ruben Solorzano, we On the valley floor, close to Nojoqui Creek, which feeds walked the property to find the ideal spot to plant our the land during winter rains, we planted a collection of vineyard. Rhône whites. The site is ideal for capturing crisp freshness with vibrant flavors. Ancient oak trees at the top of a rolling slope guided the search as we selected the home for our first vines. Ruben farms our vineyards organically. We wouldn't do Studying the climate and investigating the soils, our team it any other way. He works with our ranch manager and chose a special selection of Grenache and Syrah cuttings our farming team to ensure thoughtful, patient response uniquely suited to grow cool climate, Rhône varieties. to the vines’ own needs. Additionally, we prune, plant and harvest according to the lunar calendar, to respect Carefully preserving the natural beauty and health of the the natural rhythms of the vines. In winter, we enjoy a property, we tucked our vineyard between a stand of oak vibrant cover crop of mixed legumes. trees and the natural forest. Each variety is established in its own perfect aspect to the sun. The Grenache with a bit During this time we also utilize the help of our animals to more warmth, the Syrah a bit less, to usher in just the tend to and maintain the health of our vineyards. right amount of ripeness for each variety. A daily cooling Following the harvest, our sheep, kunekune pigs, breeze from the Pacific Ocean comes through the canyon chickens, donkeys and peacocks help us to manage to the south, bringing with it freshness and weeds and unwanted pests in the vineyard, and mouthwatering acidity. simultaneously compost the land. Throughout the Hillside Vineyard, the soils are a Our goal is healthier, high quality wines - born from a combination of well-draining, sandy loam mixed through respect for the land, and the forefathers that have walked with limestone rocks and gravel. this path before us. _____________________________ 2323 OLD COAST HWY [email protected] GAVIOTA, CA 93117 FOLDEDHILLS.COM ESTATE: Folded Hills AVA: Santa Ynez Valley REGION: Santa Barbara H I L L S I D E ULYSSES BLOCK PLANTING STYLE: V I N E Y A R D : VARIETIES: Grenache ULYSSES, L.A.W.N. & CLONES: Alban selection NOJOQUI BLOCKS: ELEVATION: 770 ft SIZE: 3.57 acres Spur trained with alternating cross arms, SIZE: 12.4 acres aka “The Ruben method” SOIL: Sandy loam mixed through with L.A.W.N. BLOCK 2 ½ ft between vines for higher density limestone rocks and gravel VARIETIES: Grenache 8 ft between rows to ease farming FARMING: All organic CLONES: clone 362 VARIETIES: Grenache, Syrah SIZE: 1.66 acres PLANTING STYLE: C R E E K S I D E NOJOQUI BLOCK GOLDEN EAGLE BLOCK: V I N E Y A R D VARIETIES: Syrah Head-pruned in a traditional goblet CLONES: Estrella selection and clone method ELEVATION: 600 ft 470 SIZE: 3 acres SIZE: 3.14 acres PLANTING STYLE: SOIL: Clay loam CREEKSIDE VINEYARD: FARMING: All organic GOLDEN EAGLE BLOCK VARIETIES: Grenache Blanc, VARIETIES: Grenache Head-pruned in a traditional goblet Marsanne, Clairette Blanche CLONES: clone 362 method SIZE: 2.60 acres _____________________________ 2323 OLD COAST HWY [email protected] GAVIOTA, CA 93117 FOLDEDHILLS.COM.