THE vineyards

 
 
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Castanho Farms

Elevation 92 ft

The Contra Costa AVA is home to many generational family farms. Most of what you see are almond orchards, that is where the money is. The small amount of famers who choose to grow grapes are those with passion and commitment. Castanho Farms is a small family owned grape growing operation in Oakley, CA just south of the river delta. Grown in sand deposits 100 ft deep, Castanho vineyard has some of the oldest Mourvèdre vines in California. The warm weather helps the Mourvèdre ripen to its full potential, making delicious wine that tastes of dark cherries and pepper.

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Steel Plow

Elevation 593 ft

Steel Plow vineyard nestles below Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Kenwood California. The cool winds funnel through the narrow northern end of the Sonoma Valley tempering the warm days and rocky alluvial soils. The contrast of cool wind and warm sun are complimented by Phil Coturri’s organic farming genius, resulting in structured and ripe Rhone varietals.

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Moonridge Vineyards

Elevation 2,228 ft

Moonridge Vineyards sits atop the Mayacamas Mountains overlooking the expansive Sonoma Valley. This vineyard boasts more than great sunset views. With Phil Coturri’s organic farming genius combined with rocky volcanic soils, Moonridge grows some of the most spectacular mountain cabernet in the Moon Mountain AVA.